Living in SW16, Lambeth
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SW16 in Lambeth. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Lambeth: £548,034, down 3.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around SW16
142 recorded home sales on the streets around central SW16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £440,000 and a range from £129,000 to £2,130,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51B GREYHOUND LANE, SW16 5NW | flat-maisonette | £350,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| FLAT 1 27 BUCKLEIGH ROAD, SW16 5RY | flat-maisonette | £280,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 51A GREYHOUND LANE, SW16 5NW | flat-maisonette | £460,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 16 FERRERS ROAD, SW16 6JQ | terraced | £760,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 60 NATAL ROAD, SW16 6HZ | terraced | £925,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 4 SHEARS LANE, SW16 5GA | terraced | £289,404 | 2026-05-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
160 schools within 3 miles , of which 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Penwortham Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Graveney School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Harris Academy Merton | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Streatham Wells Primary | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
92 state primary and 24 state secondary schools within range, plus 24 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
24 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al Risalah Boys' School, Al Risalah Secondary School, Alleyn's Oakfield, Aya College (Educational Provision), Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls, Broomwood Prep - Boys and others.
All 24 fee-paying schools near SW16, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 27.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 16.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.6% |
| Skilled trades | 9.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
631 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SW16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Lambeth's figures.
Common questions about SW16
What is the average house price in SW16?
The average sold price in Lambeth is £548,034 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SW16?
Prices in Lambeth are down 3.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SW16?
The median of 142 recorded sales around central SW16 in the last 2 years is £440,000, ranging from £129,000 to £2,130,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SW16?
160 schools sit within 3 miles of central SW16, and 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SW16?
631 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SW16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SW16 at risk of flooding?
Central SW16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SW16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 91% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £440,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 631 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SW16 safe?
631 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SW16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SW16 or SE27, SW16 or SW17, SW16 or CR4.
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