Map & location
Overview
SW16 5UQ falls within the Streatham Common & Vale ward of the London Borough of Lambeth, a largely residential pocket of south London sitting just north of Streatham Common itself. The streets here are characterised by late-Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses alongside mid-twentieth-century conversions and purpose-built flats, giving the area a pleasantly varied streetscape typical of inner south London.
The locality benefits from close proximity to Streatham Common — one of south London's most popular green spaces — as well as the shops, cafés and restaurants of Streatham High Road, one of the longest high streets in London. The area sits near the boundary with the London Borough of Croydon, making it a natural bridging point between Lambeth and the outer southern boroughs.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £507,250, around 4% above the wider SW16 district average of £488,292 (HM Land Registry, 776 recent sales).
Getting here
SW16 5UQ is well connected by bus routes running along Streatham High Road (A23), linking the area directly to Brixton, Croydon, Tooting and central London. Cycling infrastructure in the area includes the green network around Streatham Common, and the relatively flat terrain along the A23 corridor makes cycling a practical option. By road, the A23 provides a direct route both into central London and south towards Croydon and the M25.
What it's famous for
Streatham has a rich cultural history — it was once a fashionable Georgian spa town, and traces of that genteel past survive in the area's wide roads and generous housing plots. The neighbourhood is perhaps best known today for Streatham Common, a 66-acre open space featuring the Rookery ornamental garden, and for Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre, one of London's oldest ice rinks. The Streatham High Road corridor has long been celebrated as one of London's most vibrant and diverse shopping and dining destinations.
Services & facilities
Provides housing, planning and local services for SW16 5UQ residents
Public library on Streatham High Road with community programmes
Kerbside collections and the nearest household waste centre
Tourist attractions
66-acre open green space with Rookery gardens and café
~400 mCharming ornamental garden and tea room within Streatham Common
~500 mHistoric ice rink, gym and swimming pool on Streatham High Road
~700 mOne of London's longest high streets with independent and chain shops
~350 mOpen meadow area popular for informal sports and seasonal events
~450 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SW165HF · 020 87640407
~450 mSW165SE · 020 86797536
~450 mSW165PX · 0208 7658525
~800 mPharmacies
SW165HX · 02087 646433
~450 mSW165TE · 020 87659140
~500 mDentists
SW165TD
~450 mSW165TF
~600 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Woodmansterne School, is ~100 m away.
Community school
~100 mCommunity school
~550 mCommunity school
~600 mVoluntary aided school
~750 mCommunity school
~1.1 kmSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Mix of independent shops and national chains along the A23
Diverse dining scene reflecting the area's multicultural community
Major employer and leisure destination serving south London
Gyms & leisure
Open grassland, woodland and formal garden for recreation
~400 mIce skating, fitness suite and swimming in Streatham
~700 mPeaceful walled garden perfect for a relaxing afternoon
~500 mSeveral traditional pubs within easy walking distance
~350 mService providers
Full-fibre and superfast broadband available across the postcode
Cable broadband with high speeds available in parts of SW16
EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three all provide good 4G/5G coverage
Residential & community
Predominantly two- and three-storey terraced houses typical of south London
Many larger Victorian houses divided into self-contained flats
Mix of owner-occupied, private rented and social housing properties
Quiet residential roads close to parks and schools attract families
Transport
Train & Tube
Streatham Common
Streatham Vale
Norbury
Norbury
Mitcham Eastfields Station
Mitcham
Streatham Station
Streatham
Bus stops
Streatham High Road (northbound)
Frequent buses towards Brixton, Stockwell and central London
Streatham High Road (southbound)
Regular services south towards Croydon and Norbury
Streatham Common stops
Local services to Tooting, Balham and Crystal Palace
Cycle hire
Streatham Common cycling
Traffic-free paths around the common linking to the green corridor network
A23 cycle lane
Shared and dedicated cycling provision along Streatham High Road
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Streatham Common car park EV points
Electric vehicle charging near Streatham Common
Defibrillators
Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre
Public access defibrillator available at the leisure centre
Postboxes & Post Office
Streatham High Road Post Office
Full-service post office within the Streatham High Road retail area
Fuel stations
Petrol station, Streatham High Road
Forecourt fuel and convenience shop on the A23
Places of worship
Historic Church of England parish church on Streatham High Road
~800 mBaptist congregation with community and family activities
~700 mRoman Catholic church serving the local Streatham community
~900 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 24% below the national average (51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
542 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
This neighbourhood falls in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the less deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,507.
Housing & utilities
Dominant housing stock dating from the 1890s to 1910s
Larger semis subdivided into flats, common across the ward
Ongoing investment along Streatham High Road corridor boosting desirability
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Major green lung for the ward, designated Local Nature Reserve
Some elevated NO₂ levels near the High Road; improving with lower-emission buses
Most of the ward is on higher ground with low surface-water flood risk
FAQs
Where exactly is the SW16 5UQ postcode?
SW16 5UQ is located in Streatham, in the London Borough of Lambeth, within the Streatham Common & Vale ward. It sits close to Streatham Common and the A23 Streatham High Road, near the southern edge of Lambeth.
Which council covers SW16 5UQ?
SW16 5UQ falls within the London Borough of Lambeth. Lambeth Council provides local services including rubbish collection, planning, and housing.
Which parliamentary constituency is SW16 5UQ in?
SW16 5UQ is in the Streatham and Croydon North parliamentary constituency.
What is the SW16 5UQ area like to live in?
The area is a pleasant, diverse south London neighbourhood with a mix of Victorian terraces and converted flats. It is well served by buses, has good green space at Streatham Common, and a lively high street nearby.
Are there schools near SW16 5UQ?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What green spaces are near SW16 5UQ?
Streatham Common, a 66-acre park featuring the Rookery ornamental gardens and a café, is within easy walking distance and is the main green space for this postcode.
How well connected is SW16 5UQ for public transport?
The area is well served by frequent bus routes along Streatham High Road (A23) connecting to Brixton, Croydon and central London. The postcode sits in approximately TfL Zone 3.
What is the housing stock like in SW16 5UQ?
The area is predominantly made up of late-Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, many of which have been converted into flats. There is a mix of owner-occupied, private rented and social housing properties.
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Useful links
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