The postcode SW16 5AZ is located in Lambeth, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW16 5AZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SW16 5AZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.8 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 5AZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to SW16 5AZ is Bencroft Road which is centered 18 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Braeside Road and is 112 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.35 km away at Tooting Broadway Underground Station The closest railway station is Streatham Common Rail Station, 305 m away.
The closest primary school to SW16 5AZ (for ages 11 and under) is Granton Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on July 5, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Graveney School. The last OFSTED inspection on March 18, 2015 rated this school as Outstanding
The nearest takeaway food is available from Sizzling Plaice and is 152 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on February 11, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 101.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 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 2.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SW16 5AZ is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Lambeth is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SW16 5AZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW16 5AZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW16 5AZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SW16 5AZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 5, 2017) | 305 m |
| Woodmansterne School | Maintained school | 3-18 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 500 m |
| Goldfinch Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 588 m | |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 1, 2015) | 638 m |
| Penwortham Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 777 m |
| Stanford Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 794 m | |
| Beecholme Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 877 m |
| Lonesome Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 998 m |
| Norbury Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2017) | 1.08 km |
| Graveney School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 18, 2015) | 1.11 km |
| Furzedown Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 1.11 km |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.17 km | |
| Links Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.21 km |
| Gorringe Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 16, 2017) | 1.28 km |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 5, 2014) | 1.29 km |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.54 km |
| Harris Primary Academy Merton | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 12, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| Harris Academy Merton | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (September 27, 2012) | 1.68 km |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School | Maintained school | 11-19 | Outstanding (October 15, 2014) | 1.72 km |
| St Mark's Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 25, 2019) | 1.83 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW16 5AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Tots | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2021 | 116 m | |
| Casa Luso Brasileira | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement April 7, 2021 | 152 m | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement June 23, 2021 | 152 m | |
| Four Seasons Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement September 28, 2021 | 152 m | |
| Peri Peri Original | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 19, 2021 | 152 m | |
| Polish Plus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 19, 2021 | 152 m | |
| Sizzling Plaice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 11, 2021 | 152 m | |
| Star Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 2, 2021 | 152 m | |
| The Wine Leaf | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 19, 2021 | 152 m | |
| Aashna House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 174 m | |
| Gourmet China Cook | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 9, 2021 | 217 m | |
| Greens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2021 | 217 m | |
| M M Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 26, 2019 | 217 m | |
| Rocky Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 2, 2021 | 220 m | |
| Signor Ciccio | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 19, 2021 | 289 m | |
| Vale Mini Market News Food \& Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 19, 2021 | 289 m | |
| Kevin Super Choice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 2, 2021 | 289 m | |
| Piccolino Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2021 | 289 m | |
| Granton Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 9, 2021 | 305 m | |
| Young People Matter - After School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2022 | 305 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW16 5AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Braeside Road | 112 m | |
| Braeside Road | 182 m | |
| Streatham Common Station | 201 m | |
| Streatham Common Station | 267 m | |
| Greyhound Terrace | 360 m | |
| Tooting Broadway Underground Station | 2.35 km | |
| Tooting Broadway Underground Station | 2.35 km | |
| Tooting Broadway Underground Station | 2.35 km | |
| Streatham Common Rail Station | 305 m | |
| Streatham Common Rail Station | 368 m | |
| Streatham Rail Station | 1.22 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 6.29 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 6.29 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 6.31 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 28.46 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 28.62 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 28.9 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW16 5AZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Pollards Hill | 1.69 km | |
| Norwood Grove | 1.72 km | |
| Biggin Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Convent Wood | 2.98 km | |
| Paper Mill Cut | 3.37 km | |
| Selby Green | 3.94 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 3.96 km | |
| St Alban's Grove | 4.07 km | |
| Westow Hill | 4.3 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 4.34 km | |
| Eagle Pond | 4.4 km | |
| Mount Pond | 4.5 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 4.68 km | |
| Long Pond | 4.78 km | |
| Wilderness Island | 4.94 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW16 5AZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 54.8 Mbps | 101.6 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 14.8 Mbps | 15.2 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 15 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 84.7 | 14.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 593 | 39 |
Energy usage data for SW16 5AZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.41660900 |
| Longitude | -0.13960500 |
| OS Easting | 529466 |
| OS Northing | 0170263 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Streatham |
| Electoral Ward | Streatham South |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000022 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Lambeth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33035218 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Lambeth 035 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Lambeth 035E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |