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Overview

Postcode SW16 5PE 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 Common area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Streatham Common is £73,456 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Common, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Streatham Memorial Garden.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Streatham Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Streatham Common has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.9%

Approximately 17.9% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Streatham Common is £73,456 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 5PE.

Flood risk

No risk

Streatham Common near SW16 5PE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Streatham Common located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 5PE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.4 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham
0.8 mi

3

Norbury

Southern

Walking directions to Norbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 5PE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStreatham Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to Streatham Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
12,169.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
40.15(+49%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.62(-30%)
Other theft
8.03(-30%)
Public order
6.79(0%)
Burglary
6.18(+13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
46.97%
Other White
48
14.55%
Caribbean
34
10.3%
African
28
8.48%
Other Black
11
3.33%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
174
61.92%
No qualifications
35
12.46%
Level 3 (A level)
26
9.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
8.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.69%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
32.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
29.85%
Owns outright
25
18.66%
Other social rented
17
12.69%
Social rents from council
7
5.22%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Streatham St Leonard's

Median price£436,250
Price per sq ft£603
Sales (last 12 months)180
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £659K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streatham St Leonard's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£2,700,000£838
Semi-Detached13£1,155,000£583
Terraced28£907,500£638
Flats136£399,000£599

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Streatham St Leonard's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham St Leonard's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham St Leonard's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham St Leonard's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham St Leonard's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Streatham St Leonard's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 5PE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 5PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Sept 202551, Barrow Road, London, SW16 5PETerracedFreehold£1,275,000
25 Jul 202549, Barrow Road, London, SW16 5PESemi-DetachedFreehold£1,610,000
12 Feb 2026Flat 1, 12, Barrow Road, London, SW16 5PFFlatsLeasehold£425,000
30 May 202546, Barrow Road, London, SW16 5PFTerracedFreehold£790,000
17 Jul 202519B, Pathfield Road, London, SW16 5NZFlatsLeasehold£370,000

Schools

In the SW16 5PE postcode area, located within Streatham Common, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 5PE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryImmanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryGoldfinch Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Leonard's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5PE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 5PE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGreyhound Min8Greyhound Lane, Lambeth, SW16 5RNWalking directions to Greyhound Min8
0.2 miKevin Super ChoiceEardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TFWalking directions to Kevin Super Choice
0.2 miEardley Mini MarketEardley Road, Wandsworth, SW16 6BJWalking directions to Eardley Mini Market
0.2 miSainsbury's480-496 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3PYWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miDecebal Magazin almentarStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3SNWalking directions to Decebal Magazin almentar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,303
Band B£1,520
Band C£1,737
Band D£1,954
Band E£2,388
Band F£2,822
Band G£3,257
Band H£3,908

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW16 5PE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Steve Reed

Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyStreatham and Croydon NorthE14001527
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Streatham CommonE02000651
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 034AE01003115
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 5PE

Is SW16 5PE (Streatham Common) safe?

The area around SW16 5PE records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SW16 5PE?

The median sale price around SW16 5PE in Streatham Common is £436,250 (about £603 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 5PE?

There are 19 schools close to SW16 5PE, including Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Goldfinch Primary School (Good) and St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 5PE?

The closest station to SW16 5PE is Streatham Common in TfL zone 3, about 247 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 5PE?

SW16 5PE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,952 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW16 5PE (Streatham Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 5PE is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

Data Sources

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.