Postcode SW16 5UL 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 65.8 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 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Rowan Road Recreation Ground.
Rowan Road has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Rowan Road has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.3% 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 5UL.
Rowan Road near SW16 5UL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rowan Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Rowan Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Sherwood Avenue Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sherwood Avenue Gardens |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £477,000 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 | 16 | £315,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £490,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £500,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longthornton
In the SW16 5UL postcode area, located within Rowan Road, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5UL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 216 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Clementines Convenient Store | 180 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HX | Walking directions to Clementines Convenient Store |
| 0.4 mi | Greens | Streatham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 5SE | Walking directions to Greens |
| 0.4 mi | Kevin Super Choice | Eardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TF | Walking directions to Kevin Super Choice |
| 0.4 mi | Leonard Mini Market | 11 Leonard Road, London, SW16 5SY | Walking directions to Leonard Mini Market |
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.