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SW16 6AA

Streatham St Leonard's

Lambeth

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Detailed insights for SW16 6AA

Overview

Postcode SW16 6AA 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 Green area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Streatham Green is £74,681 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Common, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Streatham Memorial Garden.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Streatham Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,863 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Streatham Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.3%

Approximately 8.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Streatham Green is £74,681 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 19 ft away from SW16 6AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Streatham Green near SW16 6AA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 6AA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.4 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 6AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStreatham Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to Streatham Memorial Garden
0.5 miStreatham GreenSmallWalking directions to Streatham Green

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
6,605.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
72.94(+172%)
Violence and sexual offences
41.76(+34%)
Shoplifting
26.17(+162%)
Other theft
11.69(+2%)
Public order
11.69(+73%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
150
46.15%
Other White
60
18.46%
Other
18
5.54%
Caribbean
14
4.31%
Pakistani
11
3.38%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
153
56.04%
No qualifications
42
15.38%
Level 3 (A level)
25
9.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
4.76%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
34.72%
Owns with a mortgage
49
34.03%
Owns outright
24
16.67%
Shared ownership
6
4.17%
Social rents from council
6
4.17%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Streatham St Leonard's

Median price£440,000
Price per sq ft£613
Sales (last 12 months)185
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £634K

Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £613 per square foot) in Streatham St Leonard's area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 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-Detached14£1,070,000£573
Terraced30£880,000£640
Flats138£400,000£603

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£802,000
2026£400,000£1,000,000£865,000
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£605£729£637
2026£628£565£672
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 6AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 6AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Oct 2025115, Eardley Road, London, SW16 6DBTerracedFreehold£690,000
05 Mar 2026Flat 1, 55, Conyers Road, London, SW16 6LSFlatsLeasehold£345,000
04 Feb 202666, Eardley Road, London, SW16 6BLTerracedFreehold£630,000
28 Jan 2026Flat 1, 88, Eardley Road, London, SW16 6BLFlatsLeasehold£210,000
19 Dec 2025First Floor Flat, 62, Eardley Road, London, SW16 6BLFlatsLeasehold£265,000

Schools

In the SW16 6AA postcode area, located within Streatham Green, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 6AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGoldfinch Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Leonard's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryPenwortham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 6AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 6AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEardley Mini MarketEardley Road, Wandsworth, SW16 6BJWalking directions to Eardley Mini Market
0.2 miPark Food & Wine3-5 Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NSWalking directions to Park Food & Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's Local86,88 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miTesco Extra384 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6HPWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miKevin Super ChoiceEardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TFWalking directions to Kevin Super Choice

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

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 6AA, 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 GreenE02000649
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 032AE01003113
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2015-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 6AA

Is SW16 6AA (Streatham Green) safe?

The area around SW16 6AA records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW16 6AA?

The median sale price around SW16 6AA in Streatham Green is £440,000 (about £613 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 6AA?

There are 18 schools close to SW16 6AA, including Goldfinch Primary School (Good), St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Penwortham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 6AA?

The closest station to SW16 6AA is Streatham Common in TfL zone 3, about 475 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 6AA?

SW16 6AA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,863 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW16 6AA (Streatham Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 6AA is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election.