Cost of Living in SW16
Lambeth
SW16 at a glance
Postcode district (SW16)£510k
Median home price
4,172
Sales (last 5y)
+83%
vs national median
£260
Est. council tax / mo
4.9/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the SW16 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in SW16
Postcode district (SW16)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £1,130,000 | 116 | +£720k |
| Semi-detached | £775,000 | 500 | +£515k |
| Terraced | £595,000 | 1,648 | +£377k |
| Flat | £380,808 | 2,648 | +£149k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in SW16
Band G
Estimated band
£3,117
Estimated annual cost
£260
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (SW16)SW16 sits at an average deprivation decile of 4.9 out of 10 (around the English average for deprivation), based on the 57 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 83% more than the national median.