Postcode SW16 6LE 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 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Streatham Memorial Garden.
Streatham Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,729 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% 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 98 ft away from SW16 6LE.
Streatham Green near SW16 6LE 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Streatham Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Streatham Memorial Garden |
| 0.5 mi | Streatham Green | Small | Walking directions to Streatham Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £2,700,000 | £838 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £1,070,000 | £573 |
| Terraced | 30 | £880,000 | £640 |
| Flats | 138 | £400,000 | £603 |
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 | £802,000 |
| 2026 | — | £400,000 | £1,000,000 | £865,000 |
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 | £605 | £729 | £637 |
| 2026 | — | £628 | £565 | £672 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 6LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2026 | Flat 1, 55, Conyers Road, London, SW16 6LS | Flats | Leasehold | £345,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 115, Eardley Road, London, SW16 6DB | Terraced | Freehold | £690,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 66, Eardley Road, London, SW16 6BL | Terraced | Freehold | £630,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Flat 1, 88, Eardley Road, London, SW16 6BL | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | First Floor Flat, 62, Eardley Road, London, SW16 6BL | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 |
In the SW16 6LE postcode area, located within Streatham Green, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 6LE
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 86,88 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 384 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6HP | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Kevin Super Choice | Eardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TF | Walking directions to Kevin Super Choice |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW16 6LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW16 6LE 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 6LE in Streatham Green is £440,000 (about £613 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SW16 6LE, including Goldfinch Primary School (Good), St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 6LE is Streatham Common in TfL zone 3, about 423 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW16 6LE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,729 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 6LE is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election.