Postcode report
SW16 2HR Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Lambeth
About SW16 2HR: area rating, property, schools and local change
SW16 2HR is a postcode in Streatham Common & Vale, Lambeth, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SW16 2HR, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 30% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SW16 2HR are schools and education and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SW16 2HR is based on Lambeth 030 Census 2021. It covers 8,583 residents, 8,882 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 54% owner-occupied, 25% privately rented, 19% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near SW16 2HR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SW16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £470k from 158 rolling sales, down 8.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SW16 2HR can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SW16 2HR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SW16 2HR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 37 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SW16 2HR
Is SW16 2HR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 30% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SW16 2HR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SW16 2HR?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SW16 2HR?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SW16 2HR?
LocaleIQ matched SW16 2HR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SW16 2HR?
The latest median sold price is £470k based on 158 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SW16 2HR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 37 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.