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SW16 Area Report

Lambeth

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£510,489
Median Price
Postcode district (SW16)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (SW16)
13
Schools Nearby
50/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.8/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in SW16

Rental Yield
5.6
Price Growth
3.1
Safety
1.5
Schools
8.8
Transport
5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
7.6
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (SW16)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

563
Crimes/month
220
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Lambeth)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Lambeth has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
4
employment
5
education
7
health
5
crime
4
housing
4
environment
2

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Lambeth (the HPI is only published at LAD level). SW16 spans 4 local authorities; Lambeth is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the SW16-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£532,742
Lambeth average
-6.9%
Annual Change
Declining
Market

Average Price by Type

£1,139,143
Detached
£1,005,928
Semi-Detached
£784,104
Terraced
£437,733
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £219,003
01/12/2003: £221,027
01/12/2004: £243,226
01/12/2005: £248,315
01/12/2006: £281,637
01/12/2007: £330,937
01/12/2008: £284,954
01/12/2009: £301,854
01/12/2010: £313,089
01/12/2011: £331,438
01/12/2012: £360,139
01/12/2013: £428,622
01/12/2014: £479,085
01/12/2015: £518,704
01/12/2016: £548,167
01/12/2017: £545,087
01/12/2018: £547,147
01/12/2019: £557,289
01/12/2020: £572,048
01/12/2021: £573,243
01/12/2022: £586,042
01/12/2023: £569,140
01/12/2024: £572,344
01/12/2025: £532,742
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

7
Primary
3
Secondary
2
All-through
1
Independent
13
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 13 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

42.9
Avg Attainment 8
+0.9% vs national (42.5)
39.7%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 19 secondary schools in Lambeth

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

50/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.
TfL Zone 3

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in SW16 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£1,130,000
116 sales
Semi-detached
£775,000
500 sales
Terraced
£595,000
1,648 sales
Flat
£380,808
2,648 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Lambeth. For the headline SW16 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-6.9%
1 Year Change
declining
Market Status
Lambeth
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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G
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £3,117/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
4/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
3
3 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaAir Quality Management AreaArchaeological Priority AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Streatham Common
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    5
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~67 Mbps
    Max Available~1000 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre+ Yes

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.6°C
    Avg Temperature
    749mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2800h
    Sunshine/Year
    20.5 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: August
    Now: 17.5°C, Clear skyHumidity: 61%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    48 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.5/5
    Average Rating
    90%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    48
    Total Establishments
    Waakye JointRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    The Black Kitchen LdnRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    4/5
    La PannaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    4/5
    Greyhound Mini MarketRetailers - other
    3/5
    Zaika The Taste Of PunjabTakeaway/sandwich shop
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Elevation

    48m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 48m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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