SW16 2LJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SW16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2LJ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SW which means London - SW.
- Postal District. In our case SW16.
- Postal Sector. In our case SW16 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LJ.
The regional mail center for the post area SW is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SW16 2LJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is STREATHAM SDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SW16 2LJ postcode have the street address of Mount Nod Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SW16 2LJ postcode is home to a bustling 172 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LONDON within the old postal county of Surrey.
SW16 2LJ is within Streatham.
Our data shows that SW16 2LJ is a residential postcode.
The SW16 2LJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SW16 2LJ are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of maisonettes. Of these flats, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached, mid-terraced, end-terraced, unknown and enclosed end-terraced. Of these maisonettes, most are detached. The remainder are enclosed end-terraced, semi-detached and end-terraced. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in SW16 2LJ are privately rented with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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Map of the SW16 2LJ Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for SW16 2LJ
The telephone area code for SW16 2LJ is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for SW16 2LJ
| Latitude | 51.4355790218 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.119598319144 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for SW16 2LJ
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
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| Landranger 1:50,000 176 West London | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
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Weather Forecast for SW16 2LJ
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 19.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 55.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 84.00% | NE 11 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 86.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 87.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 84.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 81.00% | W 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 57.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 47.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | S 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SW16 2LJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For SW16 2LJ
| Average Mbps | 70.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
SW16 2LJ has an average download speed of 70.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
845 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
49% of postcodes (581,737) have slower broadband speeds.
51% of postcodes (602,059) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SW16 2LJ
| Average Mbps | 8.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
SW16 2LJ has an average upload speed of 8.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,134 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
18% of postcodes (217,487) have slower upload speeds.
81% of postcodes (962,020) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of SW16 2LJ Postcode
England Secondary Schools
The Elmgreen School
Address: The Elmgreen School, Elmcourt Road, Tulse Hill, London, SE27 9BZ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact:
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Address: Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School, Belltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HY
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 02087693294
Dunraven School
Address: Dunraven School, 94-98 Leigham Court Road, LONDON, SW16 2QB
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: 02086965600
The Elmgreen School
Address: The Elmgreen School, Elmcourt Road, Tulse Hill, London, SE27 9BZ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 02087665020
South Bank Utc
Address: South Bank Utc, 56 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QS
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact:
Trinity Academy
Address: Trinity Academy, Brixton Hill, Brixton, London, SW2 1QS
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 02031264993
England Primary Schools
Julian's School
Address: Julian's School, 16 Wolfington Road, West Norwood, London, SE27 0JF
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 02087611894
Crown Lane Primary School
Address: Crown Lane Primary School, Crown Lane, Streatham, London, SW16 3HX
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 02086704713
Streatham Wells Primary School
Address: Streatham Wells Primary School, 50 Palace Road, London, SW2 3NJ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact:
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Address: Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Trent Road, London, SW2 5BL
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact:
Christ Church , Streatham Church of England Primary School
Address: Christ Church , Streatham Church of England Primary School, Cotherstone Road, Streatham, London, SW2 3NF
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact:
Sunnyhill Primary School
Address: Sunnyhill Primary School, Sunnyhill Road, Streatham, London, SW16 2UW
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 02087694785
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Polworth Road, Streatham, London, SW16 2ET
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 02087694980
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Address: St Bede's Catholic Infant School, Thornton Road, Clapham Park, London, SW12 0LF
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 02086747292
Richard Atkins Primary School
Address: Richard Atkins Primary School, New Park Road, London, SW2 4JP
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 02086745601
Telferscot Primary School
Address: Telferscot Primary School, Telferscot Road, Balham, London, SW12 0HW
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 02086737362
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Leonard's Church of England Primary School, 42 Mitcham Lane, Streatham, London, SW16 6NP
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact:
Hitherfield Primary School
Address: Hitherfield Primary School, Leigham Vale, Streatham, London, SW16 2JQ
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: 02087698428
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SW16 2LJ
SOUTHSIDE DENTAL CARE
Address: 5 LEIGHAM HALL PARADE, STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1DR
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
PEARL DENTAL
Address: 14 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1DB
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9 GRACEFIELD GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 2SZ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 142 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1BJ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
PERFECT SMILE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: GROUND FLOOR, 11 BECMEAD AVENUE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1UN
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
ELMCOURT HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 214-218 NORWOOD ROAD, TULSE HILL, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE27 9AW
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SW16 2LJ
STREATHAM PHARMACY
Address: 95 STREATHAM HILL, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW2 4UD
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86749201
WESTBURY CHEMIST
Address: 84-92 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1BS
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 020 87691919
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 9 GRACEFIELD GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 2SZ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 02087 697629
JACKSON CHEMIST
Address: 88 STREATHAM HILL, BRIXTON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW2 4RD
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86746607
TOUCHWOOD PHARMACY
Address: 240 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1BB
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86773145
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 202-204 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1BB
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86775859
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SW16 2LJ
REALEYES THE EYE CLINIC
Address: 107 STREATHAM HILL, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW2 4UG
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STREATHAM, LONDON)
Address: 6 ASTORIA PARADE, STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1PR
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (STREATHAM, LONDON)
Address: 192 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1BB
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
SA OPTICIANS (DOM)
Address: 52 WOODBOURNE AVENUE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1UT
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
R WOODFALL OPTICIANS (WEST NORWOOD)
Address: 286 NORWOOD ROAD, WEST NORWOOD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE27 9AF
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
LONDON EYE CARE CENTRE (KNIGHTS HILL)
Address: 30 KNIGHTS HILL, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE27 0HY
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SW16 2LJ
THE STREATHAM HILL GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 6 LEIGHAM COURT ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 2PG
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 020 30495120
STREATHAM HIGH PRACTICE
Address: 2-8 GRACEFIELD GARDENS, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 2ST
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 020 30494850
AT MEDICS STREATHAM PCN EA HUB
Address: STREATHAM HIGH PRACTICE, 2-8 GRACEFIELD GARDENS, LONDON, SW16 2ST
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 02030 482999
THE EXCHANGE SURGERY
Address: 2-8 GRACEFIELD GARDENS, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 2ST
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 020 30494888
EDITH CAVELL PRACTICE
Address: 41A-41C STREATHAM HILL, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW2 4TP
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 020 30495900
VALLEY ROAD SURGERY
Address: 139 VALLEY ROAD, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 2XT
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 020 87692566
Transport Links near SW16 2LJ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SW16 2LJ
- Streatham Hill
Streatham Hill station, Streatham Hill, Streatham, London, SW2 4SADistance: 0.51 milesDriving Time: 1.65 minutes - Streatham (Greater London)
Streatham station, Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 6HPDistance: 1.09 milesDriving Time: 2.96 minutes - Tulse Hill
Tulse Hill station, Station Rise, Tulse Hill, London, SE27 9BWDistance: 1.18 milesDriving Time: 3.82 minutes - West Norwood
West Norwood station, Knights Hill, West Norwood, London, SE27 0HSDistance: 1.18 milesDriving Time: 3.79 minutes - West Dulwich
West Dulwich station, Thurlow Park Road, Dulwich, Greater London, SE21 8HNDistance: 1.76 milesDriving Time: 5.31 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SW16 2LJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SW16 2LJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SW16 2LJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Streatham Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Bell Ribeiro-Addy |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the SW16 2LJ Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Lambeth London Boro Council and the County Council is Greater London Authority Council.
Greater London Authority Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Lambeth London Boro Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Lambeth London Boro at the following link Lambeth London Boro.How much is the Council Tax?
Lambeth London Boro Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Lambeth London Boro charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SW16 2LJ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Lambeth council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries and Archives | Lambeth CouncilHouse Sales in SW16 2LJ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £215,000 | £180,000 | £197,500 | 2 |
| 2011 | £165,000 | £310,000 | £241,667 | 3 |
| 2012 | £198,000 | £198,000 | £198,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £235,000 | £221,000 | £300,550 | 4 |
| 2014 | £500,000 | £400,111 | £392,040 | 6 |
| 2015 | £332,250 | £435,000 | £395,563 | 4 |
| 2016 | £601,000 | £950,000 | £657,000 | 3 |
| 2017 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £295,000 | £995,000 | £561,667 | 3 |
| 2020 | £410,000 | £900,000 | £760,000 | 4 |
| 2021 | £30,000 | £650,000 | £470,438 | 8 |
| 2022 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the SW16 2LJ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the SW16 2LJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW16 1BB | 0.86 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to Iceland |
| Iceland, Norwood Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SE27 9AA | 1.10 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to Iceland |
| Aldi, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW16 6HP | 1.37 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW16 3PY | 1.88 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to Sainsburys |
| Sainsburys, Tulse Hill, Lambeth, LONDON, SW2 2TP | 2.11 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SW16 2LJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 67/73 Balham Hill, London, SW12 9DP | 1.58 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to 67/73 Balham Hill |
| Priory Retail Park, London, SW19 1DN | 2.89 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to Priory Retail Park |
| 29 Lydden Road,, London, SW18 4LT | 3.23 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to 29 Lydden Road, |
| 46-52 High Street, London, SE15 5DP | 3.34 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to 46-52 High Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Streatham Place, Lambeth, LONDON, SW2 4PZ | 0.78 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to McDonald's, Streatham Place, Lambeth, LONDON, SW2 4PZ |
| McDonald's, Balham High Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW12 9AU | 1.50 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to McDonald's, Balham High Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW12 9AU |
| McDonald's, Brixton Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW9 8EN | 1.80 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to McDonald's, Brixton Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW9 8EN |
| McDonald's, Clapham High Street, Lambeth, LONDON, SW4 7UH | 2.01 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to McDonald's, Clapham High Street, Lambeth, LONDON, SW4 7UH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW16 1BW | 0.40 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to KFC Streatham - High Road |
| KFC, Brixton Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW9 8HH | 1.82 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to KFC Brixton - Brixton Road |
| KFC, Clapham High Street, Lambeth, LONDON, SW4 7UJ | 2.01 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to KFC Clapham - High Street |
| KFC, Mitcham Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW17 9PB | 2.09 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to KFC Tooting - Mitcham Road |
| KFC, Lavender Hill, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW11 1LJ | 2.82 miles | Directions from SW16 2LJ to KFC London - Lavender Hill |