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SW16 6DF

Leverson Street

Furzedown

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Detailed insights for SW16 6DF

Overview

Postcode SW16 6DF is located in a major urban area, within the Furzedown area of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Furzedown East area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Furzedown East is £72,278 per year. The median sale price in Furzedown is £500,000 (around £634 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £376,250 and £732,500. The nearest station is Streatham Common, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Streatham Vale Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Furzedown East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,355 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Furzedown East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23%

Approximately 23.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Furzedown East is £72,278 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 252 ft away from SW16 6DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Furzedown East near SW16 6DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Streatham Common located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 6DF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.7 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham
0.8 mi

3

Tooting

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tooting

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 6DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStreatham Vale ParkMediumWalking directions to Streatham Vale Park
0.2 miEardley Road Sidings Nature ReserveSmallWalking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve
0.4 miVectis GardensSmallWalking directions to Vectis Gardens

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
24,791.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.16(-29%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.77(-59%)
Vehicle crime
5.4(-42%)
Other theft
3.93(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.95(-48%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
103
29.26%
Other White
63
17.9%
African
54
15.34%
Caribbean
26
7.39%
Other
15
4.26%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
53.17%
No qualifications
38
13.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.92%
Level 3 (A level)
24
8.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.1%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
34.46%
Owns with a mortgage
45
30.41%
Other social rented
21
14.19%
Owns outright
18
12.16%
Social rents from council
13
8.78%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Furzedown

Median price: £500,000
Price per sq ft: £634
Sales (last 12 months): 146
Typical range (middle 50%): £376K – £733K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £634 per square foot) in Furzedown area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,250 up to £1,565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Furzedown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£985,000£680
Terraced50£772,500£650
Flats87£402,500£592

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Furzedown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Furzedown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£417,500£750,000£690,000
2017£371,000£800,000£657,500
2018£405,063£875,000£650,000
2019£417,750£850,000£650,000
2020£405,000£875,000£701,875
2021£410,000£1,005,000£785,000
2022£413,750£885,000£740,500
2023£410,000£952,500£735,000
2024£417,500£872,500£750,375
2025£380,000£915,000£775,000
2026£430,000£985,000£740,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Furzedown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Furzedown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£596£483£571
2017£594£599£581
2018£615£561£582
2019£595£571£544
2020£590£601£603
2021£623£620£601
2022£622£636£640
2023£627£673£625
2024£583£664£640
2025£656£611£650
2026£564£767£648
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Furzedown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Furzedown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 6DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 6DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026133A, Leverson Street, London, SW16 6DFFlatsLeasehold£583,500
16 Jan 2026121A, Leverson Street, London, SW16 6DFFlatsLeasehold£300,000
30 Mar 202669, Eastwood Street, London, SW16 6PUTerracedFreehold£640,000
23 Jan 202619, Fallsbrook Road, London, SW16 6DUFlatsLeasehold£380,000
25 Jun 2025Ground Floor Flat, 25, Fallsbrook Road, London, SW16 6DUFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the SW16 6DF postcode area, located within Furzedown East, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SW16 6DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryPenwortham Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimaryGranton Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miPrimaryImmanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW16 6DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 6DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miEardley Mini MarketEardley Road, Wandsworth, SW16 6BJWalking directions to Eardley Mini Market
0.3 miGreensStreatham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 5SEWalking directions to Greens
0.3 miKevin Super ChoiceEardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TFWalking directions to Kevin Super Choice
0.3 miPark Food & Wine3-5 Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NSWalking directions to Park Food & Wine
0.4 miSainsbury's Local86,88 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district.

Band A£685
Band B£800
Band C£914
Band D£1,028
Band E£1,257
Band F£1,485
Band G£1,714
Band H£2,056

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 6DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Judi Gasser

Furzedown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Leonie Alison Cooper

Furzedown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Samantha Mary Lewis

Furzedown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rosena Allin-Khan

Tooting - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWandsworthE09000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyTootingE14001550
WardFurzedownE05014013
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Furzedown EastE02000959
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 037BE01004521
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 6DF

Is SW16 6DF (Furzedown East) safe?

The area around SW16 6DF records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.

What is the average house price near SW16 6DF?

The median sale price around SW16 6DF in Furzedown is £500,000 (about £634 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 6DF?

There are 16 schools close to SW16 6DF, including Penwortham Primary School (Outstanding), Granton Primary School (Outstanding) and Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SW16 6DF?

The closest station to SW16 6DF is Streatham Common in TfL zone 3, about 460 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 6DF?

SW16 6DF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,355 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW16 6DF (Furzedown East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW16 6DF is Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Judi Gasser (Labour Party), Leonie Alison Cooper (Labour Party) and Samantha Mary Lewis (Labour Party).