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SW16 6NB

Dahomey Road

Furzedown

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Detailed insights for SW16 6NB

Overview

Postcode SW16 6NB 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 small park is Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from SW16 6NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Furzedown East near SW16 6NB 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 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 6NB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.6 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 6NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEardley Road Sidings Nature ReserveSmallWalking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve
0.5 miFurzedown Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Furzedown Recreation Ground
0.4 miVectis GardensSmallWalking directions to Vectis Gardens

Area Profile

Population
224
Population density
14,736.8 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
101
44.89%
Other White
42
18.67%
Caribbean
18
8%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
6.22%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
5.78%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
62.57%
No qualifications
20
11.7%
Level 3 (A level)
18
10.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
6.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
3.51%
Total 16+ residents: 171

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
35
44.87%
Owns outright
20
25.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
23.08%
Other social rented
3
3.85%
Social rents from council
1
1.28%
Total households: 78

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 6NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 6NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202690, Dahomey Road, London, SW16 6NDFlatsLeasehold£499,950
15 Dec 202564, Dahomey Road, London, SW16 6NDFlatsLeasehold£350,000
12 Sept 202580, Dahomey Road, London, SW16 6NDFlatsLeasehold£490,500
03 Sept 202568, Dahomey Road, London, SW16 6NDFlatsLeasehold£510,000
24 Jul 202628, Fernthorpe Road, London, SW16 6DRTerracedFreehold£1,172,000

Schools

In the SW16 6NB 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 6NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryPenwortham Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miSecondaryGraveney SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimaryFurzedown Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW16 6NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 6NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEardley Mini MarketEardley Road, Wandsworth, SW16 6BJWalking directions to Eardley Mini Market
0.2 miPark Food & Wine3-5 Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NSWalking directions to Park Food & Wine
0.3 miSainsbury's Local86,88 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miKevin Super ChoiceEardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TFWalking directions to Kevin Super Choice
0.4 miBudgens99-105 Moyser Road, London, SW16 6SJWalking directions to Budgens

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 6NB, 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 6NB

Is SW16 6NB (Furzedown East) safe?

The area around SW16 6NB 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 6NB?

The median sale price around SW16 6NB 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 6NB?

There are 18 schools close to SW16 6NB, including Penwortham Primary School (Outstanding), Graveney School (Outstanding) and Furzedown Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SW16 6NB?

The closest station to SW16 6NB is Streatham Common in TfL zone 3, about 540 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 6NB?

SW16 6NB 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 6NB (Furzedown East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW16 6NB 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).