The postcode SW16 5BN is located in Merton, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in November 2007 and is an active postcode. SW16 5BN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SW16 5BN is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 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 5BN as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Multicultural new arrivals.
The closest road name to SW16 5BN is Longthornton Road which is centered 110 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Longthornton Road and is 112 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.24 km away at Mitcham Junction Tram Stop The closest railway station is Mitcham Eastfields Rail Station, 965 m away.
The closest primary school to SW16 5BN (for ages 11 and under) is Stanford Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Harris Academy Merton. The last OFSTED inspection on September 27, 2012 rated this school as Outstanding
The nearest takeaway food is available from Rowan Tandoori and is 178 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on March 14, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 39.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for SW16 5BN is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Sutton and Merton is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SW16 5BN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW16 5BN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW16 5BN
| Introduction | November 2007 |
| 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 5BN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 291 m | |
| Woodmansterne School | Maintained school | 3-18 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 541 m |
| Granton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 5, 2017) | 543 m |
| Lonesome Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 630 m |
| Harris Primary Academy Merton | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 12, 2017) | 808 m |
| Norbury Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2017) | 830 m |
| Beecholme Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 836 m |
| Harris Academy Merton | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (September 27, 2012) | 932 m |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.06 km |
| William Morris Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 1.13 km |
| Gorringe Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 16, 2017) | 1.19 km |
| The Sherwood School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 1, 2015) | 1.25 km |
| Goldfinch Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.38 km | |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 1.46 km |
| St Mark's Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 25, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| Penwortham Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 1.5 km |
| Jus'T'Learn | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| Links Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.63 km |
| Furzedown Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 1.66 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW16 5BN - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Paradiso | Exempt May 7, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Chango | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 24, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Getir | Awaiting Inspection | 0 m | |
| Jiffy Grocery | Awaiting Inspection | 0 m | |
| 31 Rowan Road | Exempt | 171 m | |
| Dan Grill Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2021 | 171 m | |
| Fornos Delicatessen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 2, 2019 | 171 m | |
| Metros | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 13, 2021 | 171 m | |
| Shell Rowan Road | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 23, 2019 | 171 m | |
| Vivian Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 14, 2020 | 171 m | |
| Chicken Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2021 | 178 m | |
| Fairlight Chemist | Exempt March 30, 2015 | 178 m | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2020 | 178 m | |
| Rowan Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 14, 2022 | 178 m | |
| St Olaves Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 5, 2019 | 222 m | |
| La Finca Coffee | Awaiting Inspection | 261 m | |
| Cater Link at Stanford Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2018 | 291 m | |
| Chimes News 2 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2019 | 350 m | |
| Eltandia Hall Care Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2019 | 395 m | |
| Woodmansterne School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2022 | 406 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW16 5BN - Data from Apr 2022
| Longthornton Road | 112 m | |
| Longthornton Road | 151 m | |
| Streatham Park Cemetery | 187 m | |
| Rowan Crescent | 209 m | |
| Rowan Crescent | 220 m | |
| Mitcham Junction Tram Stop | 2.24 km | |
| Mitcham Junction Station | 2.25 km | |
| Beddington Lane Tram Stop | 2.25 km | |
| Mitcham Eastfields Rail Station | 965 m | |
| Streatham Common Rail Station | 995 m | |
| Mitcham Eastfields Rail Station | 1.04 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 6.99 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 7 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 7.01 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.67 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.83 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 28.1 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW16 5BN - Data from Dec 2021
| Pollards Hill | 1.1 km | |
| Norwood Grove | 1.98 km | |
| Biggin Wood | 2.35 km | |
| Paper Mill Cut | 2.76 km | |
| Convent Wood | 3.21 km | |
| Selby Green | 3.28 km | |
| St Alban's Grove | 3.39 km | |
| Wilderness Island | 4.17 km | |
| Westow Hill | 4.47 km | |
| Waddon Ponds | 4.55 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 4.58 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 4.59 km | |
| Greenshaw Wood | 4.6 km | |
| Elm Grove | 4.6 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 4.61 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW16 5BN - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 40.4 Mbps | 39.4 Mbps | 61.91 Mbps |
| Upload | 9.6 Mbps | 9.7 Mbps | 19.63 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 15.8 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 47.3 | 12.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.40944800 |
| Longitude | -0.14001100 |
| OS Easting | 529458 |
| OS Northing | 0169466 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Mitcham and Morden |
| Electoral Ward | Longthornton |
| Local Authority District | Merton |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London South |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000024 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Sutton and Merton |
| Cancer Alliance | North West and South West London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
South West London Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS South West London CCG |
| 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 | Merton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33035445 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Merton 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Merton 017A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C2 |