Postcode SW16 5LS is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Common & Vale ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Streatham Common area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Streatham Common is £61,600 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Common located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Streatham Common.
Streatham Common has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,846 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Streatham Common has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Streatham Common is £61,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 5LS.
Streatham Common near SW16 5LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streatham Common located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Streatham Common | Large | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.5 mi | Norbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Norbury Park |
| 0.5 mi | Streatham Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Streatham Memorial Garden |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in Streatham Common & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £2,075,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £973,750 |
| Flats | 68 | £357,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £873,750 |
| Terraced | 56 | £647,500 |
10 year median price trend in Streatham Common & Vale
In the SW16 5LS postcode area, located within Streatham Common, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsburys | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3PY | Walking directions to Sainsburys |
| 0.2 mi | EG on the move | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3NN | Walking directions to EG on the move |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 480-496 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3PY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 1 Hermitage Lane, Norbury, London, SW16 3LH | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Kevin Super Choice | Eardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TF | Walking directions to Kevin Super Choice |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.