What's the local population and density?

Population around Furzedown West is 483 with density 12020.0 per km².

Which ward and council is SW16 6QU in?

SW16 6QU is in Furzedown ward, Wandsworth council (London).

Is SW16 6QU at risk of flooding?

Low risk of flooding, score 3/10.

What's the nearest station to SW16 6QU and how far is it?

The nearest station is Tooting, about 0.4 miles away; there are 5 stations nearby.

How much social housing is near SW16 6QU?

About 36.5% on this street and 15.0% across the surrounding area.

What schools are near SW16 6QU and how are they rated?

There are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 5 Outstanding and 11 Good; secondary: 1 Outstanding and 2 Good.

How safe is Furzedown West (SW16 6QU)?

Crime level is moderate with about 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in Furzedown West near SW16 6QU.

What are house prices in Furzedown West?

Based on 167 recent sales, the median price is £518,000.

What's the average income in Furzedown West?

Average resident income is about £64,300 per year.

Which supermarkets are close to SW16 6QU?

Nearby amenities include 7 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Tesco Express

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Furzedown

Wandsworth

England / London / Wandsworth / Furzedown West / Furzedown / SW16 6QU

Overview

Postcode SW16 6QU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Furzedown West is £64,300 per year. The nearest station is Tooting located about 0.4 miles away. There are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

36.5%

Connectivity

6/10

Flood Risk

Low

Noise Level

No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Furzedown West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,332 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Furzedown West has a low crime rate, with approximately 59.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Furzedown West is £64,300 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

Low

Furzedown West near SW16 6QU 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.

Distance	Zone	Name	Lines
0.5 mi	3	Tooting	Southern, Thameslink
0.6 mi	3	Streatham Common	Southern
0.9 mi	3	Mitcham Eastfields	Southern, Thameslink

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.4 mi	Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve	Small
0.4 mi	Furzedown Recreation Ground	Small
0.1 mi	Vectis Gardens	Small

Area Profile

Population

483

Population density

12,020 per km²

Demographics

British

100

20.75%

African

15.56%

Pakistani

14.94%

Other Asian

10.58%

Other White

7.47%

Total population: 482

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

30.13%

Social rents from council

28.85%

Owns with a mortgage

19.23%

Owns outright

11.54%

Other social rented

7.69%

Total households: 156

Property prices in Furzedown

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £518,000 in Furzedown area, with individual transactions ranging from £206,000 up to £1,625,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	86	£402,250	£260,250	£336,250	£482,500	£588,750
Semi-Detached	10	£805,000	£583,500	£608,750	£1,240,000	£1,591,925
Terraced	71	£800,000	£434,551	£612,500	£950,500	£1,235,000

10 years price trend in Furzedown

Schools

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

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.2 mi	Primary	Furzedown Primary School	Community school	Good
0.2 mi	Secondary	Graveney School	Academy converter	Outstanding
0.2 mi	Primary	Links Primary School	Community school	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.3 mi	Tesco Express	189-191 Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2AG
0.4 mi	Budgens	99-105 Moyser Road, London, SW16 6SJ
0.4 mi	Polski Supermarket	London Road, Merton, SW17 9JP
0.5 mi	KK Food & Wine	London Road, Merton, SW17 9JP
0.5 mi	Park Food & Wine	3-5 Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NS

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	North Mitcham Association Club	49 Woodland Way, Mitcham, CR4 2DZ
0.3 mi	Purkins	174 Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2AF
0.4 mi	Ramble Inn	Wandsworth, SW17 9JE
0.5 mi	The Furzedown	118 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NR
0.5 mi	Gorringe Park	29 London Road, London, SW17 9JR

Distance	Name	Address
0.3 mi	Naked loaf	Moyser Road, Wandsworth, SW16 6SQ

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Fairoak Pharmacy	270 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NU

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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