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SW16 6JR

Lewin Road

Streatham St Leonard's

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Overview

Postcode SW16 6JR 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, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Streatham Common.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Streatham Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% 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.

Income level

5/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from SW16 6JR.

Flood risk

No risk

Streatham Green near SW16 6JR 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 6JR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham
0.3 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.9 mi

3

Norbury

Southern

Walking directions to Norbury

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
6,614.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.73(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.53(+14%)
Other theft
21.86(+91%)
Public order
11.14(+65%)
Vehicle crime
10.31(+10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
110
43.82%
Other White
49
19.52%
African
21
8.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
6.37%
Caribbean
11
4.38%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
62.09%
No qualifications
30
14.22%
Level 3 (A level)
16
7.58%
Apprenticeship
11
5.21%
Other
11
5.21%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
50.91%
Owns with a mortgage
39
35.45%
Owns outright
9
8.18%
Other social rented
3
2.73%
Social rents from council
1
0.91%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Streatham St Leonard's

Median price£436,250
Price per sq ft£603
Sales (last 12 months)180
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £659K

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.

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-Detached13£1,155,000£583
Terraced28£907,500£638
Flats136£399,000£599

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£796,000
2026£400,000£1,100,000£1,060,000
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£603£729£638
2026£633£559£659
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 6JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 6JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 2026Ground Floor Flat, 42, Lewin Road, London, SW16 6JRFlatsLeasehold£851,000
16 Oct 2025Flat C, 8, Lewin Road, London, SW16 6JRFlatsLeasehold£252,500
16 Oct 2025Flat C, 8, Lewin Road, London, SW16 6JRFlatsLeasehold£252,500
22 May 2025Flat 4, 40, Lewin Road, London, SW16 6JRFlatsLeasehold£440,000
28 Mar 2025Flat A, 30, Ellora Road, London, SW16 6JFOtherLeasehold£478,000

Schools

In the SW16 6JR postcode area, located within Streatham Green, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 6JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryImmanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Andrew's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Leonard's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 6JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStreatham SupermarketStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3SNWalking directions to Streatham Supermarket
0.1 miDecebal Magazin almentarStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3SNWalking directions to Decebal Magazin almentar
0.1 miTesco Extra384 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6HPWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miGreyhound Min8Greyhound Lane, Lambeth, SW16 5RNWalking directions to Greyhound Min8
0.2 miM&S FoodStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 6ENWalking directions to M&S Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,303
Band B£1,520
Band C£1,737
Band D£1,954
Band E£2,388
Band F£2,822
Band G£3,257
Band H£3,908

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 6JR, 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 032BE01003114
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 6JR

Is SW16 6JR (Streatham Green) safe?

The area around SW16 6JR 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.

What is the average house price near SW16 6JR?

The median sale price around SW16 6JR in Streatham Green is £436,250 (about £603 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 6JR?

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

What is the nearest station to SW16 6JR?

The closest station to SW16 6JR is Streatham in TfL zone 3, about 340 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW16 6JR?

SW16 6JR 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).

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

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

Data Sources

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.