The postcode SW16 5HF is located in Merton, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW16 5HF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SW16 5HF 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 5HF as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to SW16 5HF is Windermere Road which is centered 38 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Rowan Crescent and is 194 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.32 km away at Beddington Lane Tram Stop The closest railway station is Streatham Common Rail Station, 910 m away.
The closest primary school to SW16 5HF (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 168 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on March 14, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 134 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.6 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 2.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SW16 5HF 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 5HF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW16 5HF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW16 5HF
| 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 5HF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 185 m | |
| Woodmansterne School | Maintained school | 3-18 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 429 m |
| Granton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 5, 2017) | 518 m |
| Norbury Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2017) | 725 m |
| Lonesome Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 731 m |
| Harris Primary Academy Merton | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 12, 2017) | 855 m |
| Beecholme Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 905 m |
| Harris Academy Merton | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (September 27, 2012) | 953 m |
| William Morris Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 1.15 km |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 1, 2015) | 1.15 km |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.18 km |
| Gorringe Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 16, 2017) | 1.27 km |
| The Sherwood School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2017) | 1.32 km |
| Goldfinch Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.33 km | |
| Penwortham Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 1.47 km |
| St Mark's Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 25, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 1.58 km |
| Links Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.66 km |
| Furzedown Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 1.67 km |
| Jus'T'Learn | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 1.69 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW16 5HF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Paradiso | Exempt May 7, 2021 | 120 m | |
| Chango | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 24, 2019 | 120 m | |
| Getir | Awaiting Inspection | 120 m | |
| Jiffy Grocery | Awaiting Inspection | 120 m | |
| Chicken Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2021 | 168 m | |
| Fairlight Chemist | Exempt March 30, 2015 | 168 m | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2020 | 168 m | |
| Rowan Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 14, 2022 | 168 m | |
| Cater Link at Stanford Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2018 | 185 m | |
| 31 Rowan Road | Exempt | 286 m | |
| Dan Grill Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2021 | 286 m | |
| Fornos Delicatessen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 2, 2019 | 286 m | |
| Metros | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 13, 2021 | 286 m | |
| Shell Rowan Road | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 23, 2019 | 286 m | |
| Vivian Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 14, 2020 | 286 m | |
| Woodmansterne School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2022 | 299 m | |
| St Olaves Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 5, 2019 | 314 m | |
| La Finca Coffee | Awaiting Inspection | 326 m | |
| Chimes News 2 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2019 | 331 m | |
| Eltandia Hall Care Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2019 | 406 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW16 5HF - Data from Apr 2022
| Rowan Crescent | 194 m | |
| Rowan Crescent | 202 m | |
| Longthornton Road | 205 m | |
| Longthornton Road | 265 m | |
| Longthornton Road | 288 m | |
| Beddington Lane Tram Stop | 2.32 km | |
| Beddington Lane Tram Stop | 2.32 km | |
| Beddington Lane Tram Stop | 2.32 km | |
| Streatham Common Rail Station | 910 m | |
| Streatham Common Rail Station | 996 m | |
| Norbury Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 6.98 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 6.98 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 7 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.74 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.9 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 28.17 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW16 5HF - Data from Dec 2021
| Pollards Hill | 1.06 km | |
| Norwood Grove | 1.86 km | |
| Biggin Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Paper Mill Cut | 2.87 km | |
| Convent Wood | 3.09 km | |
| Selby Green | 3.4 km | |
| St Alban's Grove | 3.5 km | |
| Wilderness Island | 4.26 km | |
| Westow Hill | 4.36 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 4.46 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 4.49 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 4.5 km | |
| Waddon Ponds | 4.58 km | |
| Elm Grove | 4.69 km | |
| Greenshaw Wood | 4.72 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW16 5HF - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 61.4 Mbps | 134 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 16.4 Mbps | 16.6 Mbps | 49 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% | 15.8 | 1.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 75.9 | 14.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 588.8 | 39.8 |
Energy usage data for SW16 5HF - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.41000100 |
| Longitude | -0.13853600 |
| OS Easting | 529559 |
| OS Northing | 0169530 |
| 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: 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 | Merton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33035444 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Merton 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Merton 017A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |