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SW16 6EN

Streatham High Road

Streatham St Leonard's

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Detailed insights for SW16 6EN

Overview

Postcode SW16 6EN 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 very high crime levels, with around 112.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% 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, about 0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Streatham Memorial Garden.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Streatham Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,207 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Streatham Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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 road, approximately 0 ft away from SW16 6EN.

Flood risk

No risk

Streatham Green near SW16 6EN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Streatham located about 0 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 6EN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham
0.6 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.8 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 6EN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miStreatham Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to Streatham Memorial Garden
0.1 miStreatham GreenSmallWalking directions to Streatham Green

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
29,569.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.93(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.41(-35%)
Other theft
15.75(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.92(+161%)
Public order
8.7(+29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
68
24.82%
Other White
56
20.44%
African
34
12.41%
Other
24
8.76%
Caribbean
20
7.3%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
51.56%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.11%
No qualifications
26
11.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
7.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.89%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
89
70.08%
Owns with a mortgage
23
18.11%
Other social rented
5
3.94%
Owns outright
4
3.15%
Social rents from council
3
2.36%
Total households: 127

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 6EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 6EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 2026Flat 22, Hopton House, 243A, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6ENFlatsLeasehold£280,000
20 Aug 2025Flat 28, Hopton House, 243A, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6ENFlatsLeasehold£298,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 7, Hopton House, 243A, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6ENFlatsLeasehold£315,000
02 Jun 2025Flat 15, Hopton House, 243A, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6ENFlatsLeasehold£383,250
21 May 2025Flat 32, Hopton House, 243A, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6ENFlatsLeasehold£395,000

Schools

In the SW16 6EN postcode area, located within Streatham Green, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 6EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Leonard's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Andrew's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySunnyhill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 6EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 6EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miM&S FoodStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 6ENWalking directions to M&S Food
0 miAldi350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6HPWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miTesco Extra384 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6HPWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miP.A. News CentreStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1XUWalking directions to P.A. News Centre
0.3 miStreatham SupermarketStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3SNWalking directions to Streatham Supermarket

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 6EN, 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 032DE01003120
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 6EN

Is SW16 6EN (Streatham Green) safe?

The area around SW16 6EN records about 112 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.

What is the average house price near SW16 6EN?

The median sale price around SW16 6EN 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 6EN?

There are 19 schools close to SW16 6EN, including St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), St Andrew's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Sunnyhill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 6EN?

The closest station to SW16 6EN is Streatham in TfL zone 3, about 67 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW16 6EN?

SW16 6EN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,207 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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