Postcode SW16 6QA 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 high crime levels, with around 86.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 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 13,597 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Furzedown East has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from SW16 6QA.
Furzedown East near SW16 6QA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Tooting | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tooting |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 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 |
| 0.3 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 6QA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 9, Kettering Street, London, SW16 6QA | Flats | Leasehold | £442,925 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 41A, Kettering Street, London, SW16 6PZ | Terraced | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 31A, Kettering Street, London, SW16 6PZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 29, Kettering Street, London, SW16 6PZ | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 32A, Kettering Street, London, SW16 6PZ | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 |
In the SW16 6QA postcode area, located within Furzedown East, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 6QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Eardley Mini Market | Eardley Road, Wandsworth, SW16 6BJ | Walking directions to Eardley Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 189-191 Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2AG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Park Food & Wine | 3-5 Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NS | Walking directions to Park Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Greens | Streatham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 5SE | Walking directions to Greens |
| 0.4 mi | Kevin Super Choice | Eardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TF | Walking directions to Kevin Super Choice |
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 6QA, 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 6QA records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6QA in Furzedown East is £500,000 (about £638 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SW16 6QA, including Penwortham Primary School (Good), Goldfinch Primary School (Good) and Granton Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 6QA is Streatham Common in TfL zone 3, about 654 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW16 6QA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,597 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 6QA 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).