Postcode SW16 6EA 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve.
Streatham Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,492 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Streatham Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.6% 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.
The average income per household in Streatham Green is £74,681 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 65 ft away from SW16 6EA.
Streatham Green near SW16 6EA 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 1 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve |
| 0.4 mi | Streatham Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Streatham Memorial Garden |
Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £436,250 (about £603 per square foot) in Streatham St Leonard's area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £3,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £2,700,000 | £838 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £1,155,000 | £583 |
| Terraced | 28 | £907,500 | £638 |
| Flats | 136 | £399,000 | £599 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £796,000 |
| 2026 | — | £400,000 | £1,100,000 | £1,060,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £603 | £729 | £638 |
| 2026 | — | £633 | £559 | £659 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 6EA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2026 | Flat 1, 55, Conyers Road, London, SW16 6LS | Flats | Leasehold | £345,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 26, Estreham Road, London, SW16 5PQ | Other | Freehold | £2,500,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 23, Estreham Road, London, SW16 5PQ | Terraced | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Flat B, 30, Estreham Road, London, SW16 5PQ | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 66, Eardley Road, London, SW16 6BL | Terraced | Freehold | £630,000 |
In the SW16 6EA postcode area, located within Streatham Green, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 6EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Eardley Mini Market | Eardley Road, Wandsworth, SW16 6BJ | Walking directions to Eardley Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Park Food & Wine | 3-5 Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NS | Walking directions to Park Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 86,88 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Kevin Super Choice | Eardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TF | Walking directions to Kevin Super Choice |
| 0.3 mi | Greens | Streatham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 5SE | Walking directions to Greens |
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.
Elected local representatives for SW16 6EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW16 6EA records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around SW16 6EA in Streatham Green is £436,250 (about £603 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SW16 6EA, including Goldfinch Primary School (Good), Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 6EA is Streatham Common in TfL zone 3, about 364 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW16 6EA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,492 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 6EA is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.