Postcode SW16 5NR is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham St Leonard's ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Streatham Green area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Streatham Green is £74,681 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Common, about 0 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve.
Streatham Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,492 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Streatham Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Streatham Green is £74,681 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 50 ft away from SW16 5NR.
Streatham Green near SW16 5NR 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 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve |
| 0.4 mi | Streatham Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Streatham Memorial Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Sherwood Avenue Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sherwood Avenue Gardens |
Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £436,250 (about £603 per square foot) in Streatham St Leonard's area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £3,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £2,700,000 | £838 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £1,155,000 | £583 |
| Terraced | 28 | £907,500 | £638 |
| Flats | 136 | £399,000 | £599 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £387,500 | £1,121,000 | £623,625 |
| 2017 | £1,480,000 | £387,500 | £989,000 | £780,000 |
| 2018 | £1,409,000 | £400,000 | £1,226,500 | £730,000 |
| 2019 | £838,000 | £380,000 | £1,035,000 | £631,000 |
| 2020 | £1,465,000 | £441,025 | £980,000 | £805,000 |
| 2021 | £1,745,000 | £420,000 | £1,133,750 | £903,250 |
| 2022 | £1,681,500 | £438,000 | £1,222,500 | £855,000 |
| 2023 | £1,925,000 | £415,000 | £645,000 | £790,500 |
| 2024 | £2,175,000 | £403,750 | £1,097,500 | £900,000 |
| 2025 | £1,740,000 | £403,200 | £1,260,000 | £796,000 |
| 2026 | — | £400,000 | £1,100,000 | £1,060,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £619 | £491 | £579 |
| 2017 | £537 | £641 | £468 | £603 |
| 2018 | £557 | £594 | £647 | £544 |
| 2019 | £539 | £587 | £539 | £551 |
| 2020 | £547 | £635 | £496 | £554 |
| 2021 | £677 | £622 | £600 | £633 |
| 2022 | £644 | £615 | £620 | £605 |
| 2023 | £782 | £617 | £641 | £594 |
| 2024 | £792 | £664 | £704 | £611 |
| 2025 | £750 | £603 | £729 | £638 |
| 2026 | — | £633 | £559 | £659 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 5NR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2025 | Ground Floor And Basement Shop, 16, Greyhound Lane, London, SW16 5SD | Other | Leasehold | £218,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 2, Greyhound Lane, London, SW16 5SD | Other | Freehold | £1,600,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | Flat 4, 41, Greyhound Lane, London, SW16 5NP | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | Flat 2, 39, Greyhound Lane, London, SW16 5NP | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 3, 19, Greyhound Lane, London, SW16 5NP | Flats | Leasehold | £297,000 |
In the SW16 5NR postcode area, located within Streatham Green, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kevin Super Choice | Eardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TF | Walking directions to Kevin Super Choice |
| 0.1 mi | Greens | Streatham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 5SE | Walking directions to Greens |
| 0.2 mi | Eardley Mini Market | Eardley Road, Wandsworth, SW16 6BJ | Walking directions to Eardley Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 480-496 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3PY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsburys | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3PY | Walking directions to Sainsburys |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW16 5NR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW16 5NR records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SW16 5NR in Streatham Green is £436,250 (about £603 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SW16 5NR, including Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Goldfinch Primary School (Good) and Woodmansterne School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 5NR is Streatham Common in TfL zone 3, about 57 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW16 5NR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,492 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 5NR is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.