Postcode SW16 6PU is located in a major urban area, within the Furzedown ward 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 nearest station is Streatham Common, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Streatham Vale Park.
Furzedown East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,355 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Furzedown East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.0% 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.
The average income per household in Furzedown East is £72,278 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 112 ft away from SW16 6PU.
Furzedown East near SW16 6PU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Tooting | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tooting |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Streatham Vale Park | Medium | Walking directions to Streatham Vale Park |
| 0.2 mi | Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve |
| 0.4 mi | Vectis Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Vectis Gardens |
Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £638 per square foot) in Furzedown area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,250 up to £1,565,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £975,000 | £604 |
| Terraced | 55 | £775,000 | £650 |
| Flats | 91 | £385,000 | £615 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £382,500 | £915,000 | £787,000 |
| 2026 | £433,750 | £975,000 | £747,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £661 | £611 | £649 |
| 2026 | £562 | £733 | £666 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 6PU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 133A, Leverson Street, London, SW16 6DF | Flats | Leasehold | £583,500 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 121A, Leverson Street, London, SW16 6DF | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 105, Leverson Street, London, SW16 6DF | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 120, Leverson Street, London, SW16 6DE | Flats | Freehold | £640,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 128, Leverson Street, London, SW16 6DE | Terraced | Freehold | £770,000 |
In the SW16 6PU postcode area, located within Furzedown East, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 6PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Eardley Mini Market | Eardley Road, Wandsworth, SW16 6BJ | Walking directions to Eardley Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Greens | Streatham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 5SE | Walking directions to Greens |
| 0.3 mi | Kevin Super Choice | Eardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TF | Walking directions to Kevin Super Choice |
| 0.4 mi | Park Food & Wine | 3-5 Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NS | Walking directions to Park Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Leonard Mini Market | 11 Leonard Road, London, SW16 5SY | Walking directions to Leonard Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth 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 6PU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Judi Gasser
Furzedown - Elected 7 May 2026
Leonie Alison Cooper
Furzedown - Elected 7 May 2026
Samantha Mary Lewis
Furzedown - Elected 7 May 2026
Rosena Allin-Khan
Tooting - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW16 6PU 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SW16 6PU in Furzedown East is £500,000 (about £638 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SW16 6PU, including Goldfinch Primary School (Good), Penwortham Primary School (Good) and Granton Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 6PU is Streatham Common in TfL zone 3, about 470 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW16 6PU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW16 6PU 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).