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SW16 6QB

Mitcham Lane

Furzedown

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Detailed insights for SW16 6QB

Overview

Postcode SW16 6QB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Streatham Vale Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Furzedown East has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.8%

Approximately 7.8% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from SW16 6QB.

Flood risk

High

Furzedown East near SW16 6QB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Streatham Common located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 6QB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.6 mi

3

Tooting

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tooting
0.8 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 6QB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStreatham Vale ParkMediumWalking directions to Streatham Vale Park
0.3 miEardley Road Sidings Nature ReserveSmallWalking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve
0.5 miFurzedown Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Furzedown Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
14,583.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.23(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.56(-16%)
Vehicle crime
13.3(+42%)
Other theft
10.41(-9%)
Burglary
9.25(+69%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
108
30.86%
Other White
74
21.14%
Caribbean
32
9.14%
Pakistani
28
8%
African
26
7.43%
Total population: 350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
42.86%
No qualifications
50
17.86%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
9.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.93%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
36.17%
Owns with a mortgage
39
27.66%
Owns outright
31
21.99%
Other social rented
6
4.26%
Social rents from council
5
3.55%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Furzedown

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£638
Sales (last 12 months)156
Typical range (middle 50%)£374K – £751K

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.

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-Detached10£975,000£604
Terraced55£775,000£650
Flats91£385,000£615

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£382,500£915,000£787,000
2026£433,750£975,000£747,500
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£661£611£649
2026£562£733£666
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 6QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 6QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 May 20269, Kettering Street, London, SW16 6QAFlatsLeasehold£442,925
05 Jun 202641A, Kettering Street, London, SW16 6PZTerracedFreehold£355,000
15 May 202631A, Kettering Street, London, SW16 6PZTerracedLeasehold£425,000
26 Aug 202529, Kettering Street, London, SW16 6PZFlatsLeasehold£450,000
25 Jul 202532A, Kettering Street, London, SW16 6PZFlatsLeasehold£415,000

Schools

In the SW16 6QB postcode area, located within Furzedown East, there are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 6QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPenwortham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGoldfinch Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFurzedown Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 6QB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 6QB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express189-191 Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2AGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miEardley Mini MarketEardley Road, Wandsworth, SW16 6BJWalking directions to Eardley Mini Market
0.4 miPark Food & Wine3-5 Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NSWalking directions to Park Food & Wine
0.4 miBudgens99-105 Moyser Road, London, SW16 6SJWalking directions to Budgens
0.5 miGreensStreatham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 5SEWalking directions to Greens

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 6QB, 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 037CE01004522
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 6QB

Is SW16 6QB (Furzedown East) safe?

The area around SW16 6QB 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.

What is the average house price near SW16 6QB?

The median sale price around SW16 6QB in Furzedown East is £500,000 (about £638 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 6QB?

There are 20 schools close to SW16 6QB, including Penwortham Primary School (Good), Goldfinch Primary School (Good) and Furzedown Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 6QB?

The closest station to SW16 6QB is Streatham Common in TfL zone 3, about 745 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 6QB?

SW16 6QB 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).

Who represents SW16 6QB (Furzedown East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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