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SW16 6QE

Swain Close

Furzedown

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Detailed insights for SW16 6QE

Overview

Postcode SW16 6QE is located in a major urban area, within the Furzedown ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Furzedown West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Furzedown West is £81,157 per year. The nearest station is Tooting, about 0.4 miles away. There are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
36.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Furzedown West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,818 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Furzedown West has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.5%

Approximately 36.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Furzedown West is £81,157 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 6QE.

Flood risk

Low

Furzedown West near SW16 6QE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Tooting located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 6QE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Tooting

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tooting
0.7 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.9 mi

3

Mitcham Eastfields

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 6QE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEardley Road Sidings Nature ReserveSmallWalking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve
0.4 miFurzedown Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Furzedown Recreation Ground
0 miVectis GardensSmallWalking directions to Vectis Gardens

Area Profile

Population
483
Population density
12,020 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.22(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.67(-49%)
Other theft
5.13(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.56(-20%)
Burglary
2.85(-48%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
100
20.75%
African
75
15.56%
Pakistani
72
14.94%
Other Asian
51
10.58%
Other White
36
7.47%
Total population: 482

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
37.73%
No qualifications
84
21.71%
Level 3 (A level)
61
15.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
11.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
8.53%
Total 16+ residents: 387

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
30.13%
Social rents from council
45
28.85%
Owns with a mortgage
30
19.23%
Owns outright
18
11.54%
Other social rented
12
7.69%
Total households: 156

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 6QE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 6QE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 2026Ground Floor Flat, 197, Seely Road, London, SW17 9RAFlatsLeasehold£398,000
17 Apr 2026195A, Seely Road, London, SW17 9RATerracedFreehold£490,000
25 Mar 2025First Floor Flat, 197, Seely Road, London, SW17 9RAFlatsLeasehold£337,500
21 Mar 2025191, Seely Road, London, SW17 9RATerracedFreehold£755,000
27 Apr 2026150, Seely Road, London, SW17 9QZTerracedFreehold£710,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 6QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFurzedown Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLinks Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryGraveney SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 6QE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 6QE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express189-191 Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2AGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miBudgens99-105 Moyser Road, London, SW16 6SJWalking directions to Budgens
0.4 miPolski SupermarketLondon Road, Merton, SW17 9JPWalking directions to Polski Supermarket
0.4 miKK Food & WineLondon Road, Merton, SW17 9JPWalking directions to KK Food & Wine
0.4 miDelight284 Mitcham Road, London, SW17 9NTWalking directions to Delight

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 6QE, 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 WestE02000958
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 036CE01004519
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1993-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 6QE

Is SW16 6QE (Furzedown West) safe?

The area around SW16 6QE records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 6QE?

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

What schools are near SW16 6QE?

There are 20 schools close to SW16 6QE, including Furzedown Primary School (Good), Links Primary School (Good) and Graveney School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 6QE?

The closest station to SW16 6QE is Tooting in TfL zone 3, about 691 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW16 6QE?

SW16 6QE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,818 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW16 6QE (Furzedown West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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