Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · South West London
SW16 (Streatham): crime, schools, stations and house prices
SW16 (Streatham) is a postcode district in South West London, covered by Croydon, Lambeth, Merton and Wandsworth. Homes sold for a median of £464,750 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 4.2% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 4/10 (average), with about 86 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 17 schools with an SW16 postcode, and the nearest stations include Streatham, Streatham Common and Norbury.
House prices in SW16
998 homes sold in SW16 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £464,750. That's 4.2% lower than the 12 months before (£485,000). 6 of them were new builds.
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 527 | £375,000 |
| Terraced houses | 312 | £600,000 |
| Semi-detached houses | 96 | £842,500 |
| Detached houses | 17 | £900,000 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | Flat 19, Endsleigh Mansions Leigham Avenue, SW16 2DP | Flat | £450,000 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 41 Tankerville Road, SW16 5LW | Semi-detached | £1,225,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 150 Norbury Court Road, SW16 4HY | Flat | £530,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 300 Northborough Road, SW16 4TT | Terraced | £625,000 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 158 Sherwood Avenue, SW16 5EG | Terraced | £480,000 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 63 Danbrook Road, SW16 5JY | Flat | £375,000 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Flat 17, Oldfield House West Drive, SW16 1RT | Flat | £385,000 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 1 Bishops Park Road, SW16 5TU | Terraced | £550,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 73 Newlands Road, SW16 4SU | Terraced | £440,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Flat 2, 6 Polworth Road, SW16 2EU | Flat | £565,000 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in SW16
Crime score: 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 86 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18% |
| Vehicle crime | 10% |
| Other theft | 9% |
| Shoplifting | 5% |
| Burglary | 5% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 56 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in SW16 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (14,433 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in SW16
17 open schools have an SW16 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Primary schools (9)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 675 |
| Granton Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 637 |
| Hitherfield Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 630 |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 425 |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 4-11 | 406 |
| Norbury Manor Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 406 |
| Sunnyhill Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 402 |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Church of England | Academy converter | 4-11 | 387 |
| Crown Lane Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 223 |
Secondary schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 11-19 | 1187 |
All-through schools (2)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School | Academy converter | 4-18 | 1744 |
| Woodmansterne School | Community school | 3-18 | 1637 |
Special and other schools (5)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham & Clapham High School GDST | Other independent school | 3-19 | 811 |
| The Livity School | Community special school | 2-11 | 131 |
| Maypole School (Leigham Court) | Other independent special school | 5-19 | 60 |
| Burlington House School Tooting | Other independent special school | 11-16 | 25 |
| Silburn Reid | Miscellaneous | 11-16 |
Stations near SW16
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Streatham | 0.3 mi |
| Streatham Common | 0.3 mi |
| Norbury | 0.8 mi |
| Streatham Hill | 1.2 mi |
| West Norwood | 1.3 mi |
| Mitcham Eastfields | 1.5 mi |
| Tulse Hill | 1.7 mi |
Council and wards
SW16 is covered by Croydon, Lambeth, Merton and Wandsworth. Wards include Bensham Manor, Furzedown, Graveney, Knight's Hill, Longthornton, Norbury Park, Norbury & Pollards Hill and South Balham.
Frequently asked questions
Is SW16 a safe area to live?
SW16 (Streatham) has a crime score of 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 86 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in SW16?
The median sale price in SW16 (Streatham) was £464,750 across 998 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 4.2% lower than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near SW16?
The nearest stations to the centre of SW16 are Streatham (0.3 mi), Streatham Common (0.3 mi), Norbury (0.8 mi) and Streatham Hill (1.2 mi).
How many schools are there in SW16?
There are 17 open schools with an SW16 postcode, including 9 primary and 1 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers SW16?
SW16 is covered by Croydon, Lambeth, Merton and Wandsworth councils.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.