Postcode SW16 5YQ 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 Vale area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Streatham Vale is £66,556 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Common located about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve.
Streatham Vale has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,521 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Streatham Vale has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Streatham Vale is £66,556 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 58 ft away from SW16 5YQ.
Streatham Vale near SW16 5YQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve |
| 0.2 mi | Sherwood Avenue Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sherwood Avenue Gardens |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Streatham Common & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £590,000 |
| Flats | 61 | £350,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £873,750 |
| Terraced | 57 | £640,000 |
10 year median price trend in Streatham Common & Vale
In the SW16 5YQ postcode area, located within Streatham Vale, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5YQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Greens | Streatham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 5SE | Walking directions to Greens |
| 0.2 mi | Kevin Super Choice | Eardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TF | Walking directions to Kevin Super Choice |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsburys | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3PY | Walking directions to Sainsburys |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 480-496 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3PY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | EG on the move | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3NN | Walking directions to EG on the move |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.