Postcode SW16 5BA (Lambeth)

Map showing SW16 5BA and nearby postcodes

The postcode SW16 5BA is located in Lambeth, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW16 5BA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

SW16 5BA 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 5BA as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.

The closest road name to SW16 5BA is Canmore Gardens which is centered 25 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Braeside Road and is 118 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.32 km away at Tooting Broadway Underground Station The closest railway station is Streatham Common Rail Station, 336 m away.

The closest primary school to SW16 5BA (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 154 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on February 11, 2021.

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

Policing for SW16 5BA 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 5BA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to SW16 5BA, and the approximate distance away.

Canmore Gardens 25 m
Bencroft Road 42 m
Donnybrook Road 71 m
Braeside Road 108 m
Streatham Vale 109 m
Abercairn Road 122 m
Summerene Close 139 m
Bates Crescent 164 m
Broadview Road 169 m
Bridgewood Road 178 m
Farmhouse Road 198 m
Mantlet Close 218 m
Grayscroft Road 250 m
Carnforth Road 267 m
Aberfoyle Road 290 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SW16 5BA

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 5BA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Granton Primary School Outstanding
(July 5, 2017)
287 m
Woodmansterne School Good
(May 15, 2019)
519 m
Goldfinch Primary School 587 m
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(July 1, 2015)
670 m
Penwortham Primary School Good
(October 17, 2017)
762 m
Stanford Primary School 802 m
Beecholme Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
846 m
Lonesome Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
973 m
Furzedown Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
1.09 km
Graveney School Outstanding
(March 18, 2015)
1.09 km
Norbury Manor Primary School Good
(October 20, 2017)
1.1 km
Links Primary School Good
(September 29, 2021)
1.18 km
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 1.18 km
Gorringe Park Primary School Good
(November 16, 2017)
1.24 km
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(February 5, 2014)
1.32 km
St Mark's Church of England Academy Good
(November 8, 2017)
1.52 km
Harris Primary Academy Merton Outstanding
(July 12, 2017)
1.59 km
Harris Academy Merton Outstanding
(September 27, 2012)
1.69 km
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Outstanding
(October 15, 2014)
1.76 km
St Mark's Primary School Good
(June 25, 2019)
1.8 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW16 5BA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Tiny Tots Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 20, 2021
89 m
Aashna House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
148 m
Casa Luso Brasileira Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
April 7, 2021
154 m
Co-op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 2
Needs Improvement
June 23, 2021
154 m
Four Seasons Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
September 28, 2021
154 m
Peri Peri Original Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
January 19, 2021
154 m
Polish Plus Retailers - other 4
Good
January 19, 2021
154 m
Sizzling Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
February 11, 2021
154 m
Star Convenience Store Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 2, 2021
154 m
The Wine Leaf Retailers - other 4
Good
January 19, 2021
154 m
Gourmet China Cook Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
February 9, 2021
250 m
Greens Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 11, 2021
250 m
M M Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 26, 2019
250 m
Rocky Express Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 2, 2021
252 m
Signor Ciccio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 19, 2021
273 m
Vale Mini Market News Food \& Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
January 19, 2021
273 m
Granton Primary School School/college/university 2
Needs Improvement
September 9, 2021
287 m
Young People Matter - After School Club Other catering premises 4
Good
March 4, 2022
287 m
Kevin Super Choice Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 2, 2021
318 m
Piccolino Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 8, 2021
318 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW16 5BA - Data from Apr 2022

Braeside Road Bus Stop/Station 118 m
Braeside Road Bus Stop/Station 173 m
Streatham Common Station Bus Stop/Station 234 m
Streatham Common Station Bus Stop/Station 298 m
Greyhound Terrace Bus Stop/Station 345 m
Tooting Broadway Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.32 km
Tooting Broadway Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.32 km
Tooting Broadway Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.32 km
Streatham Common Rail Station Rail 336 m
Streatham Common Rail Station Rail 397 m
Streatham Rail Station Rail 1.24 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 6.27 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 6.28 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 6.3 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 28.45 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 28.61 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 28.89 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW16 5BA - Data from Dec 2021

Pollards Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.71 km
Norwood Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Biggin Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Convent Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.01 km
Paper Mill Cut Inland Water 3.35 km
Selby Green Woodland Or Forest 3.92 km
Knight's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.99 km
St Alban's Grove Woodland Or Forest 4.05 km
Westow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.33 km
Dulwich Upper Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.37 km
Eagle Pond Inland Water 4.41 km
Mount Pond Inland Water 4.5 km
South Norwood Lake Inland Water 4.71 km
Long Pond Inland Water 4.78 km
Wilderness Island Woodland Or Forest 4.93 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW16 5BA - 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%

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.41657200
Longitude -0.14009600
OS Easting 529432
OS Northing 0170258
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
10705
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

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

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: 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