Postcode SW16 2LG (Lambeth)

Map showing SW16 2LG and nearby postcodes

The postcode SW16 2LG is located in Lambeth, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW16 2LG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

SW16 2LG is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SW16 2LG as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > New EU tech workers.

The closest road name to SW16 2LG is Mount Nod Road which is centered 128 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dunraven School and is 89 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.35 km away at Balham Underground Station The closest railway station is Streatham Hill Rail Station, 572 m away.

The closest primary school to SW16 2LG (for ages 11 and under) is The Livity School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 16, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is City Heights E-ACT Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on September 30, 2021 rated this school as Good

Policing for SW16 2LG is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Lambeth is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to SW16 2LG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to SW16 2LG, and the approximate distance away.

Mount Nod Road 128 m
Mountearl Gardens 139 m
Leigham Court Road 181 m
Rosedene Avenue 181 m
Culverhouse Gardens 187 m
Romeyn Road 196 m
Leigh Orchard Close 224 m
Adare Walk 236 m
Leithcote Path 253 m
Hailsham Avenue 262 m
Ivyday Grove 264 m
Conifer Gardens 267 m
Keymer Road 277 m
Lydhurst Avenue 298 m
Stockfield Road 298 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SW16 2LG

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SW16 2LG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dunraven School Outstanding
(October 15, 2014)
113 m
The Livity School Good
(July 16, 2019)
241 m
Hitherfield Primary School Good
(January 24, 2018)
416 m
Sunnyhill Primary School Good
(February 28, 2017)
592 m
Streatham Wells Primary School Good
(January 15, 2019)
717 m
City Heights E-ACT Academy Good
(September 30, 2021)
1.01 km
Fenstanton Primary School Good
(December 12, 2017)
1.01 km
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Outstanding
(October 15, 2014)
1.09 km
The Orchard School Outstanding
(May 22, 2019)
1.12 km
Streatham & Clapham High School 1.12 km
Julian's School Good
(November 23, 2017)
1.18 km
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(February 5, 2014)
1.19 km
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School 1.2 km
The Elmgreen School Good
(January 15, 2020)
1.3 km
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls Good
(May 17, 2018)
1.34 km
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 1.34 km
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.4 km
Telferscot Primary School Outstanding
(November 6, 2014)
1.45 km
St Bede's Catholic Infant School Good
(October 17, 2017)
1.5 km
The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 1.5 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW16 2LG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dunraven School (Lower) School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 26, 2021
0 m
Dunraven School (Upper) School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 26, 2021
113 m
Mountearl House Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 11, 2021
121 m
Leigham Clinic Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 29, 2011
125 m
Leigham Court Lodge Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 4, 2021
174 m
Magnolia Court Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 4, 2021
174 m
Beechwood School School/college/university 4
Good
March 23, 2022
223 m
Ace Base Clubs School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 23, 2019
241 m
The Livity School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 11, 2021
241 m
A.H.Underwood Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
December 5, 2018
257 m
Vale Newsagency Retailers - other 4
Good
November 8, 2019
257 m
Mini Stars Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 2
Needs Improvement
February 15, 2022
273 m
Lambeth Asian Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 30, 2019
302 m
Leigham Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 5, 2021
302 m
Budgens Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 16, 2021
353 m
Fuel For School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 6, 2020
416 m
Hitherfield School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 10, 2022
416 m
Anxur Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 8, 2019
429 m
Mieszko Supermarket Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 1, 2019
447 m
Baby Spinach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 28, 2019
449 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW16 2LG - Data from Apr 2022

Dunraven School Bus Stop/Station 89 m
Dunraven School Bus Stop/Station 104 m
Valley Road Bus Stop/Station 199 m
Mountearl Gardens Bus Stop/Station 240 m
Valley Road Caroline Close Bus Stop/Station 312 m
Balham Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.35 km
Balham Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.38 km
Balham Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.39 km
Streatham Hill Rail Station Rail 572 m
Streatham Rail Station Rail 1.16 km
Tulse Hill Rail Station Rail 1.26 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 5.49 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 5.5 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 5.52 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 30.59 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 30.75 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 30.99 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW16 2LG - Data from Dec 2021

Knight's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.66 km
Norwood Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Convent Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km
Biggin Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Eagle Pond Inland Water 2.9 km
Long Pond Inland Water 3.14 km
Mount Pond Inland Water 3.15 km
Dulwich Upper Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.24 km
Dulwich Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.36 km
Sydenham Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.4 km
Westow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.42 km
Pollards Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.5 km
Green Dale Fields Urban Greenspace 3.7 km
Intermediate Lake Inland Water 3.96 km
Lower Lake Inland Water 4.26 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.43461000
Longitude -0.12140800
OS Easting 530680
OS Northing 0172297
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
21006
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Streatham
Electoral Ward Streatham Wells
Local Authority District Lambeth
Region / Government Office Region London
European Electoral Region London
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: London
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council London Central

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000022
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

NHS England Region London
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Lambeth
Cancer Alliance South East London
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
London
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Our Healthier South East London
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS South East London CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Ethnicity central
Group: Aspirational techies
Subgroup: New EU tech workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Lambeth BUASD
Workplace Zone E33035183
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Lambeth 027
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Lambeth 027E
Output Area / Small Area 3D1