Postcode SW16 6QL 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 very low crime levels, with around 39.9 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 0.5 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve.
Furzedown West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,675 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Furzedown West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% 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.
The average income per household in Furzedown West is £81,157 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 6QL.
Furzedown West near SW16 6QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tooting located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Tooting | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tooting |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve |
| 0.3 mi | Furzedown Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Furzedown Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 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 6QL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2025 | Ground Floor Flat, 177, Ribblesdale Road, London, SW16 6QL | Flats | Leasehold | £365,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 223, Nimrod Road, London, SW16 6TN | Terraced | Freehold | £620,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 183, Nimrod Road, London, SW16 6TN | Terraced | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 191, Nimrod Road, London, SW16 6TN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £570,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 182, Nimrod Road, London, SW16 6TL | Terraced | Freehold | £735,000 |
In the SW16 6QL postcode area, located within Furzedown West, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 6QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 99-105 Moyser Road, London, SW16 6SJ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Park Food & Wine | 3-5 Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NS | Walking directions to Park Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 189-191 Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2AG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 86,88 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Eardley Mini Market | Eardley Road, Wandsworth, SW16 6BJ | Walking directions to Eardley 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 6QL, 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 6QL records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 6QL in Furzedown West is £500,000 (about £638 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW16 6QL, including Graveney School (Outstanding), Furzedown Primary School (Good) and Penwortham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 6QL is Tooting in TfL zone 3, about 834 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW16 6QL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,675 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 6QL 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).