Postcode sector · SW16 3

London SW16 3 area guide

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Is London SW16 3 a good place to live?

In London (SW16 3), recorded crime is 21% above the national average, homes sell for around £745,594 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in London SW16 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW16 3 is rated high. Around 3.6% of properties (140 of 3,902) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 115 are at significant risk.

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)

1995: £95,354 (93 sales)1996: £105,420 (109 sales)1997: £110,674 (130 sales)1998: £138,332 (138 sales)1999: £150,560 (145 sales)2000: £179,208 (140 sales)2001: £203,218 (134 sales)2002: £266,006 (217 sales)2003: £269,106 (173 sales)2004: £279,750 (144 sales)2005: £287,923 (139 sales)2006: £289,415 (187 sales)2007: £347,851 (179 sales)2008: £299,273 (53 sales)2009: £333,530 (61 sales)2010: £375,221 (77 sales)2011: £298,393 (57 sales)2012: £386,065 (95 sales)2013: £396,232 (117 sales)2014: £431,949 (150 sales)2015: £517,160 (151 sales)2016: £603,944 (102 sales)2017: £567,902 (91 sales)2018: £530,543 (96 sales)2019: £562,944 (86 sales)2020: £657,464 (85 sales)2021: £673,734 (128 sales)2022: £718,436 (120 sales)2023: £602,763 (104 sales)2024: £745,594 (118 sales)2025: £640,794 (94 sales)2026: £702,727 (11 sales) 2026: £702,727 (11 sales) — part year so far £745,594 £95,354 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in SW16 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (11 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Aug 24: 67 crimesSep 24: 65 crimesOct 24: 60 crimesNov 24: 66 crimesDec 24: 41 crimesJan 25: 61 crimesFeb 25: 55 crimesMar 25: 60 crimesApr 25: 52 crimesMay 25: 71 crimesJun 25: 79 crimesJul 25: 77 crimesAug 25: 92 crimesSep 25: 93 crimesOct 25: 80 crimesNov 25: 75 crimesDec 25: 60 crimesJan 26: 55 crimesFeb 26: 54 crimesMar 26: 62 crimesApr 26: 59 crimes Apr 26: 59 crimes 93 41 Aug 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in SW16 3 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 66/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
37
One-person households
28%
Households with children
32%
Households
9,919

Owned 50% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 31%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SW16 3.

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London SW16 3: frequently asked questions

Is London SW16 3 a good place to live?

In London (SW16 3), recorded crime is 21% above the national average, homes sell for around £745,594 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in London SW16 3?

Recorded crime in London SW16 3 runs at 322.4 per 1,000 properties, 21% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SW16 3 safe?

Crime in London SW16 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SW16 3 runs at 322.4 per 1,000 properties, 21% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SW16 3?

Homes in London SW16 3 sell for around £745,594 on average, based on 118 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SW16 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW16 3 is rated high. Around 3.6% of properties (140 of 3,902) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 115 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in London SW16 3?

There are 2 schools in London SW16 3 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London SW16 3 a deprived area?

London SW16 3 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).