Postcode SW16 5QG is located in a major urban area, within the Longthornton ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Rowan Road area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rowan Road is £70,552 per year. The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Rowan Park informal recreation area.
Rowan Road has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,583 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Rowan Road has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rowan Road is £70,552 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 5QG.
Rowan Road near SW16 5QG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Mitcham Eastfields | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rowan Park informal recreation area | Medium | Walking directions to Rowan Park informal recreation area |
| 0.1 mi | Rowan Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Rowan Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Long Bolstead Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Long Bolstead Recreation Ground |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Longthornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £206,100 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £510,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £315,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £490,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £500,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longthornton
In the SW16 5QG postcode area, located within Rowan Road, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Clementines Convenient Store | 180 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HX | Walking directions to Clementines Convenient Store |
| 0.2 mi | Rowan Mini Market | 23 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5JF | Walking directions to Rowan Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 216 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Save Express | 297 Northborough Road, London, SW16 4TR | Walking directions to Save Express |
| 0.3 mi | Northborough Corner | 307 Northborough Road, London, SW16 4TR | Walking directions to Northborough Corner |
Annual council tax rates for Merton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.