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SW16 6RP

Pretoria Road

Furzedown

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Detailed insights for SW16 6RP

Overview

Postcode SW16 6RP 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 88% 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 Streatham Common, about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Furzedown Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
16
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Furzedown West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,219 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Furzedown West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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 6RP.

Flood risk

No risk

Furzedown West near SW16 6RP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 6RP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.6 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham
0.8 mi

3

Tooting

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tooting

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 6RP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFurzedown Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Furzedown Recreation Ground
0.5 miVectis GardensSmallWalking directions to Vectis Gardens

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
13,483.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.03(-29%)
Violence and sexual offences
5.77(-81%)
Vehicle crime
4.04(-57%)
Burglary
1.15(-79%)
Public order
1.15(-83%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
205
61.93%
Other White
34
10.27%
Indian
19
5.74%
Other
14
4.23%
Caribbean
12
3.63%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
158
61.24%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.36%
No qualifications
17
6.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.04%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
38.33%
Owns outright
36
30%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
25.83%
Shared ownership
2
1.67%
Social rents from council
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

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 6RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 6RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202624, Pretoria Road, London, SW16 6RPTerracedFreehold£875,000
27 Mar 2026First Floor Flat, 5, Pretoria Road, London, SW16 6RRFlatsLeasehold£415,000
28 Mar 2025Ground Floor Flat, 25, Pretoria Road, London, SW16 6RRFlatsLeasehold£485,000
21 Mar 202523, Pretoria Road, London, SW16 6RRFlatsLeasehold£550,000
20 Nov 202543, Pendle Road, London, SW16 6RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,200,000

Schools

In the SW16 6RP postcode area, located within Furzedown West, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 6RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPenwortham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGoldfinch Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miSecondaryGraveney SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 6RP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 6RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPark Food & Wine3-5 Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NSWalking directions to Park Food & Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's Local86,88 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miBudgens99-105 Moyser Road, London, SW16 6SJWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miEardley Mini MarketEardley Road, Wandsworth, SW16 6BJWalking directions to Eardley Mini Market
0.4 miEmmi's11 Colson Way, London, SW16 1SDWalking directions to Emmi's

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 6RP, 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 036BE01004518
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 6RP

Is SW16 6RP (Furzedown West) safe?

The area around SW16 6RP records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 6RP?

The median sale price around SW16 6RP 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 6RP?

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

What is the nearest station to SW16 6RP?

The closest station to SW16 6RP is Streatham Common in TfL zone 3, about 853 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 6RP?

SW16 6RP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,219 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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