SW16 1RU 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 (1RU) 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 SW17 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RU.
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 1RU 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 1RU postcode have the street address of Tooting Bec Road
It is situated within the post town of LONDON within the old postal county of Surrey.
SW16 1RU is within Streatham.
According to our data SW16 1RU is a commercial postcode.
The SW16 1RU postcode area is composed of 0% residential properties, 50% commercial properties, and 50% public properties.
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Map of the SW16 1RU Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 0% |
| Commercial | 50% |
| Public | 50% |
Telephone Area Code for SW16 1RU
The telephone area code for SW16 1RU is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for SW16 1RU
| Latitude | 51.4324737319 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.139708824255 |
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Weather Forecast for SW16 1RU
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 63.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 55.00% | W 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 52.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 55.00% | W 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 51.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°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) | 1.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 15.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Mist | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 20.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Fog | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 20.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 14.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 44.00% | N 7 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of SW16 1RU Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Address: Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School, Belltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HY
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 02087693294
Dunraven School
Address: Dunraven School, 94-98 Leigham Court Road, LONDON, SW16 2QB
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 02086965600
Woodmansterne School
Address: Woodmansterne School, Woodmansterne Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5UQ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 02087641825
Graveney School
Address: Graveney School, Welham Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9BU
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 02086827000
Chestnut Grove Academy
Address: Chestnut Grove Academy, Chestnut Grove, Balham, 45 Chestnut Grove, London, SW12 8JZ
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 02086738737
Chestnut Grove School
Address: Chestnut Grove School, Chestnut Grove, Balham, London, SW12 8JZ
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact:
Ernest Bevin College
Address: Ernest Bevin College, Beechcroft Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7DF
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School
Address: Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School, Northanger Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5SL
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 02086795005
Christ Church , Streatham Church of England Primary School
Address: Christ Church , Streatham Church of England Primary School, Cotherstone Road, Streatham, London, SW2 3NF
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact:
Sunnyhill Primary School
Address: Sunnyhill Primary School, Sunnyhill Road, Streatham, London, SW16 2UW
Distance: 0.78 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
Richard Atkins Primary School
Address: Richard Atkins Primary School, New Park Road, London, SW2 4JP
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 02086745601
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: 0.41 miles
Contact:
Goldfinch Primary School
Address: Goldfinch Primary School, Cunliffe Street, Streatham, London, SW16 6DS
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
Penwortham Primary School
Address: Penwortham Primary School, Penwortham Road, Streatham, London, SW16 6RJ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 02087693949
Tooting Primary School
Address: Tooting Primary School, Franciscan Road, Tooting, London, SW17 8HE
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 02037000790
Alderbrook Primary School
Address: Alderbrook Primary School, Oldridge Road, Balham, London, SW12 8PP
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 02086734913
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School, Nightingale Square, Balham, London, SW12 8QJ
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 02086733080
Ravenstone Primary School
Address: Ravenstone Primary School, Ravenstone Street, Balham, London, SW12 9SS
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact:
Furzedown Primary School
Address: Furzedown Primary School, Beclands Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9TJ
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 02086723480
Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School
Address: Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School, 6 Balham Park Road, London, SW12 8DR
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 02086734166
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Anselm's Catholic Primary School, Louisville Road, London, SW17 8RW
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 02086729227
Hillbrook School
Address: Hillbrook School, Hillbrook Road, Tooting, London, SW17 8SG
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 02086723957
Franciscan Primary School
Address: Franciscan Primary School, 221 Franciscan Road, Tooting, London, SW17 8HQ
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact:
Fircroft Primary School
Address: Fircroft Primary School, Fircroft Road, Tooting Bec, London, SW17 7PP
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 02086726258
St Boniface RC Primary School
Address: St Boniface RC Primary School, Undine Street, Tooting, London, SW17 8PP
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 02086725874
Gatton (VA) Primary School
Address: Gatton (VA) Primary School, 13e Broadwater Rd, Tooting, London, SW17 0DS
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 02086825570
Sellincourt Primary School
Address: Sellincourt Primary School, Sellincourt Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9SA
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 02086726796
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SW16 1RU
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17 PRENTIS ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1QB
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
PERFECT SMILE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: GROUND FLOOR, 11 BECMEAD AVENUE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1UN
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 142 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1BJ
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9 GRACEFIELD GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 2SZ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
ONE ONE NINE FAMILY DENTAL CARE
Address: MITCHAM LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 6LY
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHSIDE DENTAL CARE
Address: 5 LEIGHAM HALL PARADE, STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1DR
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SW16 1RU
TOUCHWOOD PHARMACY
Address: 240 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1BB
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86773145
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 202-204 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1BB
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86775859
BOOTS
Address: 206-208 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1BB
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 020 87691165
WESTBURY CHEMIST
Address: 84-92 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1BS
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 020 87691919
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 9 GRACEFIELD GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 2SZ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 02087 697629
SATURN PHARMACY
Address: 75 MITCHAM LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 6LY
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SW16 1RU
SA OPTICIANS (DOM)
Address: 52 WOODBOURNE AVENUE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1UT
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (STREATHAM, LONDON)
Address: 192 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1BB
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STREATHAM, LONDON)
Address: 6 ASTORIA PARADE, STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1PR
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS - STREATHAM HIGH ROAD
Address: TESCO, 384 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 6HP
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
REALEYES THE EYE CLINIC
Address: 107 STREATHAM HILL, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW2 4UG
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
J.ROBIN
Address: WHITTINGTON CENTRE, 11-13 RUTFORD ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 2DQ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SW16 1RU
PRENTIS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2 PRENTIS ROAD, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 1XU
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 0844 4773313
TOOTING BEC MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 103 MACMILLAN WAY, TOOTING, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW17 6AT
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 02086825245
MACMILLAN WAY SURGERY
Address: 103 MACMILLAN WAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW17 6AT
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
STREATHAM PARK SURGERY
Address: 91 MITCHAM LANE, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 6LY
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 0844 4773500
STREATHAM HIGH PRACTICE
Address: 2-8 GRACEFIELD GARDENS, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 2ST
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 020 30494850
AT MEDICS STREATHAM PCN EA HUB
Address: STREATHAM HIGH PRACTICE, 2-8 GRACEFIELD GARDENS, LONDON, SW16 2ST
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 02030 482999
Transport Links near SW16 1RU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SW16 1RU
- Streatham (Greater London)
Streatham station, Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 6HPDistance: 0.73 milesDriving Time: 1.74 minutes - Streatham Common
Streatham Common station, Estreham Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5NTDistance: 0.97 milesDriving Time: 3.20 minutes - Streatham Hill
Streatham Hill station, Streatham Hill, Streatham, London, SW2 4SADistance: 1.19 milesDriving Time: 2.79 minutes - Tooting
Tooting station, London Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9JRDistance: 1.52 milesDriving Time: 4.56 minutes - Balham
Balham station, Balham Station Road, Balham, London, SW12 9SGDistance: 1.64 milesDriving Time: 3.72 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SW16 1RU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SW16 1RU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SW16 1RU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Tooting Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Dr Rosena Allin-Khan |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the SW16 1RU Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Wandsworth 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.
Wandsworth London Boro Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Wandsworth London Boro at the following link Wandsworth London Boro.How much is the Council Tax?
Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth 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 1RU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Wandsworth 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 - Wandsworth Borough CouncilWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the SW16 1RU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW16 1BB | 0.70 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to Iceland |
| Aldi, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW16 6HP | 0.96 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Balham High Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW12 9AU | 1.53 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Balham High Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW12 9AU | 1.53 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW16 3PY | 1.59 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SW16 1RU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 67/73 Balham Hill, London, SW12 9DP | 1.29 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to 67/73 Balham Hill |
| Priory Retail Park, London, SW19 1DN | 2.03 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to Priory Retail Park |
| 29 Lydden Road,, London, SW18 4LT | 2.48 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to 29 Lydden Road, |
| Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex, Croydon, CR0 4XP | 3.79 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Balham High Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW12 9AU | 0.95 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to McDonald's, Balham High Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW12 9AU |
| McDonald's, Streatham Place, Lambeth, LONDON, SW2 4PZ | 1.11 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to McDonald's, Streatham Place, Lambeth, LONDON, SW2 4PZ |
| McDonald's, Mitcham Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW17 9NA | 1.23 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to McDonald's, Mitcham Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW17 9NA |
| McDonald's, Clapham High Street, Lambeth, LONDON, SW4 7UH | 2.11 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to McDonald's, Clapham High Street, Lambeth, LONDON, SW4 7UH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW16 1BW | 0.49 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to KFC Streatham - High Road |
| KFC, Mitcham Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW17 9PB | 1.20 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to KFC Tooting - Mitcham Road |
| KFC, Garratt Lane, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW18 4SR | 2.11 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to KFC Earlsfield - Garratt Lane |
| KFC, Clapham High Street, Lambeth, LONDON, SW4 7UJ | 2.13 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to KFC Clapham - High Street |
| KFC, London Road, MITCHAM, CR4 3NH | 2.18 miles | Directions from SW16 1RU to KFC Mitcham - London Road |