Postcode SW16 2QB (Lambeth)

Map showing SW16 2QB and nearby postcodes

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

SW16 2QB 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 2QB as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Multicultural new arrivals.

The closest road name to SW16 2QB is Culverhouse Gardens which is centered 90 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dunraven School and is 24 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.38 km away at Balham Underground Station The closest railway station is Streatham Hill Rail Station, 648 m away.

The closest primary school to SW16 2QB (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

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for SW16 2QB 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 2QB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Culverhouse Gardens 90 m
Leigh Orchard Close 111 m
Leigham Court Road 134 m
Ivyday Grove 151 m
Conifer Gardens 183 m
Leithcote Path 196 m
Romeyn Road 212 m
Mount Nod Road 232 m
Rosedene Avenue 239 m
Mountearl Gardens 250 m
Leithcote Gardens 254 m
Milford Mews 259 m
Gracefield Gardens 271 m
Newcome Gardens 298 m
Leigham Avenue 307 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SW16 2QB

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 2QB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dunraven School Outstanding
(October 15, 2014)
0 m
The Livity School Good
(July 16, 2019)
338 m
Hitherfield Primary School Good
(January 24, 2018)
467 m
Sunnyhill Primary School Good
(February 28, 2017)
479 m
Streatham Wells Primary School Good
(January 15, 2019)
822 m
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Outstanding
(October 15, 2014)
980 m
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(February 5, 2014)
1.07 km
City Heights E-ACT Academy Good
(September 30, 2021)
1.11 km
Fenstanton Primary School Good
(December 12, 2017)
1.11 km
Streatham & Clapham High School 1.11 km
Julian's School Good
(November 23, 2017)
1.15 km
The Orchard School Outstanding
(May 22, 2019)
1.23 km
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 1.26 km
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School 1.31 km
The Elmgreen School Good
(January 15, 2020)
1.35 km
Crown Lane Primary School Good
(March 2, 2017)
1.43 km
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls Good
(May 17, 2018)
1.44 km
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.51 km
Telferscot Primary School Outstanding
(November 6, 2014)
1.52 km
St Bede's Catholic Infant School Good
(October 17, 2017)
1.58 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dunraven School (Upper) School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 26, 2021
0 m
Leigham Clinic Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 29, 2011
70 m
Dunraven School (Lower) 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
208 m
Leigham Court Lodge Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 4, 2021
210 m
Magnolia Court Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 4, 2021
210 m
Mini Stars Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 2
Needs Improvement
February 15, 2022
253 m
A.H.Underwood Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
December 5, 2018
289 m
Vale Newsagency Retailers - other 4
Good
November 8, 2019
289 m
Beechwood School School/college/university 4
Good
March 23, 2022
295 m
Budgens Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 16, 2021
311 m
Ace Base Clubs School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 23, 2019
338 m
The Livity School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 11, 2021
338 m
Anxur Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 8, 2019
345 m
Lambeth Asian Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 30, 2019
356 m
Leigham Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 5, 2021
356 m
Day Lewis Streatham Retailers - other Exempt
September 25, 2019
430 m
Lexington Catering Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 18, 2021
435 m
PRS - Performing Rights Society Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 16, 2018
435 m
Baby Spinach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 28, 2019
450 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Dunraven School Bus Stop/Station 24 m
Dunraven School Bus Stop/Station 146 m
Valley Road Bus Stop/Station 152 m
Valley Road Caroline Close Bus Stop/Station 263 m
Valley Road Caroline Close Bus Stop/Station 268 m
Balham Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.38 km
Balham Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.42 km
Balham Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.43 km
Streatham Hill Rail Station Rail 648 m
Streatham Rail Station Rail 1.06 km
West Norwood Rail Station Rail 1.26 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 5.56 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 5.56 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 5.58 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 30.48 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 30.64 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 30.88 km

Nearby Nature

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

Knight's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.74 km
Norwood Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Biggin Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.24 km
Convent Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Eagle Pond Inland Water 2.99 km
Dulwich Upper Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.21 km
Mount Pond Inland Water 3.23 km
Long Pond Inland Water 3.24 km
Westow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.38 km
Dulwich Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.38 km
Pollards Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.38 km
Sydenham Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.4 km
Green Dale Fields Urban Greenspace 3.79 km
Intermediate Lake Inland Water 3.94 km
Lower Lake Inland Water 4.23 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW16 2QB - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 115,731 kWh - mean 23,146 kWh : median 26,843 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for SW16 2QB - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.43359700
Longitude -0.12159300
OS Easting 530670
OS Northing 0172184
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: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Asian traits
Subgroup: Multicultural new arrivals
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 4C2