Postcode sector · SW16 2

London SW16 2 area guide

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Is London SW16 2 a good place to live?

In London (SW16 2), recorded crime is 23% below the national average, homes sell for around £544,076 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

B Safetycrime 23% below average
A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
A Floodnone risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£544,076
from 265 sales
Population
28,267
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
205.5
per 1,000 · -23% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
7
4 primary · 2 secondary · 3/3 good+
Broadband
84%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in London SW16 2

London SW16 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~7,879 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in SW16 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (57 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in SW16 2 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 60/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 36
One-person households: 31%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 11,677

Owned 44% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 35%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SW16 2.

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London SW16 2: frequently asked questions

Is London SW16 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London SW16 2?

Recorded crime in London SW16 2 runs at 205.5 per 1,000 properties, 23% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SW16 2 safe?

Crime in London SW16 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in London SW16 2 runs at 205.5 per 1,000 properties, 23% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SW16 2?

Homes in London SW16 2 sell for around £544,076 on average, based on 265 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SW16 2 at risk of flooding?

London SW16 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~7,879 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London SW16 2?

There are 7 schools in London SW16 2 (4 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in London SW16 2 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in London SW16 2, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is London SW16 2 a deprived area?

London SW16 2 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).