Postcode sector · SW16 5

Is Streatham Vale a good place to live?

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In Streatham Vale (SW16 5), recorded crime is 66% above the national average, homes sell for around £550,754 on average, there are 4 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

E Safetycrime 66% above average
E Floodhigh 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
£550,754
from 270 sales
Population
28,989
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
444.4
per 1,000 · +66% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
4 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
96%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
14.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Streatham Vale SW16 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Streatham Vale SW16 5 is rated high. Around 14.1% of properties (1,069 of 7,576) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 603 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)

Annual average (mean) sold price in SW16 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (55 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 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 108/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 36
One-person households: 26%
Households with children: 33%
Households: 10,606

Owned 51% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 32%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SW16 5.

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Streatham Vale SW16 5: frequently asked questions

Is Streatham Vale SW16 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Streatham Vale SW16 5?

Recorded crime in Streatham Vale SW16 5 runs at 444.4 per 1,000 properties, 66% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Streatham Vale SW16 5 safe?

Crime in Streatham Vale SW16 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Streatham Vale SW16 5 runs at 444.4 per 1,000 properties, 66% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Streatham Vale SW16 5?

Homes in Streatham Vale SW16 5 sell for around £550,754 on average, based on 270 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Streatham Vale SW16 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Streatham Vale SW16 5 is rated high. Around 14.1% of properties (1,069 of 7,576) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 603 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Streatham Vale SW16 5?

There are 4 schools in Streatham Vale SW16 5 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Streatham Vale SW16 5 a deprived area?

Streatham Vale SW16 5 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).