Postcode SW16 5QB 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 Norbury, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Norbury Park.
Streatham Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,366 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Streatham Common has an average crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.4% 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 per household in Streatham Common is £73,456 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from SW16 5QB.
Streatham Common near SW16 5QB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Norbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Norbury Park |
| 0.3 mi | Sherwood Avenue Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sherwood Avenue Gardens |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £527,500 (about £564 per square foot) in Streatham Common & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £1,800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £909,750 | £536 |
| Terraced | 46 | £653,750 | £563 |
| Flats | 54 | £356,750 | £567 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £365,000 | £875,000 | £489,000 |
| 2017 | £940,000 | £387,500 | £755,000 | £515,750 |
| 2018 | — | £360,000 | £750,000 | £504,000 |
| 2019 | £1,522,500 | £345,000 | £777,500 | £500,000 |
| 2020 | £1,330,000 | £373,750 | £1,019,500 | £540,000 |
| 2021 | £1,347,500 | £378,500 | £866,000 | £600,000 |
| 2022 | £1,415,000 | £370,000 | £870,000 | £627,500 |
| 2023 | £1,425,000 | £398,500 | £945,000 | £632,500 |
| 2024 | £1,357,500 | £375,000 | £960,000 | £672,500 |
| 2025 | £590,000 | £350,500 | £912,500 | £642,500 |
| 2026 | — | £397,000 | £907,000 | £645,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £602 | £491 | £506 |
| 2017 | £437 | £617 | £497 | £492 |
| 2018 | — | £564 | £427 | £505 |
| 2019 | £611 | £534 | £491 | £497 |
| 2020 | £576 | £589 | £563 | £507 |
| 2021 | £570 | £591 | £562 | £566 |
| 2022 | £518 | £619 | £604 | £573 |
| 2023 | £557 | £575 | £584 | £594 |
| 2024 | £639 | £603 | £595 | £594 |
| 2025 | £565 | £576 | £536 | £572 |
| 2026 | — | £563 | £568 | £574 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 5QB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2025 | 29, Colmer Road, London, SW16 5LA | Terraced | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 29, Colmer Road, London, SW16 5LA | Terraced | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 34, Colmer Road, London, SW16 5JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 38A, Colmer Road, London, SW16 5JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2025 | First Floor Flat, 22, Colmer Road, London, SW16 5JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 |
In the SW16 5QB postcode area, located within Streatham Common, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 1 Hermitage Lane, Norbury, London, SW16 3LH | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 2 Fairview Road, Norbury, London, SW16 5PY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury, London, SW16 4DE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3NN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 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 5QB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Danny Adilypour
Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Dom Armstrong
Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Cole
Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW16 5QB records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around SW16 5QB in Streatham Common is £527,500 (about £564 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to SW16 5QB, including Norbury Manor Primary School (Good), Woodmansterne School (Good) and Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 5QB is Norbury in TfL zone 3, about 337 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW16 5QB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,366 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 5QB is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Danny Adilypour (Labour and Co-operative Party), Dom Armstrong (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sarah Cole (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.