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SW16 6NP

Mitcham Lane

Streatham St Leonard's

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Detailed insights for SW16 6NP

Overview

Postcode SW16 6NP is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham St Leonard's area of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Streatham Green area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Streatham Green is £74,681 per year. The median sale price in Streatham St Leonard's is £450,000 (around £611 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £355,000 and £631,495. The nearest station is Streatham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Streatham Memorial Garden.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
23.1%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Streatham Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,863 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Streatham Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.1%

Approximately 23.1% 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 53 ft away from SW16 6NP.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Streatham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 6NP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham
0.6 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.9 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
15,422.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
72.94(+172%)
Violence and sexual offences
41.76(+34%)
Shoplifting
26.17(+162%)
Other theft
11.69(+2%)
Public order
11.69(+73%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
75
24.27%
Other White
49
15.86%
African
39
12.62%
Caribbean
26
8.41%
Pakistani
21
6.8%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
51.64%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.11%
No qualifications
30
12.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.84%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
35
28.93%
Owns with a mortgage
32
26.45%
Other social rented
24
19.83%
Owns outright
18
14.88%
Shared ownership
8
6.61%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Streatham St Leonard's

Median price: £450,000
Price per sq ft: £611
Sales (last 12 months): 186
Typical range (middle 50%): £355K – £631K

Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £611 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
Detached4£2,350,000£795
Semi-Detached11£1,000,000£569
Terraced36£827,500£642
Flats135£400,000£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£408,000£1,260,000£796,000
2026£1,999,999£397,500£1,000,000£803,750
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£607£729£638
2026£752£619£569£665
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 6NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 6NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 20253, Whinfell Close, London, SW16 1QGTerracedFreehold£1,060,000
29 May 202657A, Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£495,000
16 May 202535A - 35B, Rydal Road, London, SW16 1QFFlatsLeasehold£561,000
27 Feb 202695A, Babington Road, London, SW16 6ANFlatsLeasehold£495,000
27 Nov 2025Flat 3, 93, Babington Road, London, SW16 6ANFlatsLeasehold£480,000

Schools

In the SW16 6NP postcode area, located within Streatham Green, there are 10 primary and 4 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 6NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimarySt Leonard's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miNot applicableBurlington House School TootingOther independent special school
0.5 miPrimarySt Andrew's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW16 6NP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 6NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldi350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6HPWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miM&S FoodStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 6ENWalking directions to M&S Food
0.2 miSainsbury's Local86,88 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miTesco Extra384 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6HPWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miEmmi's11 Colson Way, London, SW16 1SDWalking directions to Emmi's

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 6NP, 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 032AE01003113
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 6NP

Is SW16 6NP (Streatham Green) safe?

The area around SW16 6NP records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SW16 6NP?

The median sale price around SW16 6NP in Streatham St Leonard's is £450,000 (about £611 per square foot) based on 186 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 6NP?

There are 16 schools close to SW16 6NP, including St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Burlington House School Tooting and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SW16 6NP?

The closest station to SW16 6NP is Streatham in TfL zone 3, about 349 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW16 6NP?

SW16 6NP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,863 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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