About SW16 2LW
SW16 2LW scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with Streatham Hill Rail Station about 10 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SW16 2LW is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 21,006 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 106 schools within the typical catchment area, including 21 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 42 rated Good. The nearest school is Hitherfield Primary School, within a short walk.
There were 28 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 28 GP surgeries and 31 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PALACE ROAD SURGERY, about 8 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 10 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Streatham Hill Rail Station (Train, about 10 minutes' walk away). There are also 41 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 13 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 3.5 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Tennis Court (0.78 ha), about 2 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 7 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 71 supermarkets in the wider area, including Budgens, The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer and others. The nearest is Budgens MFG Streatham, about 5 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 12 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore SW16 2LW on NestScope.