SW16 5BL 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 (5BL) 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 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BL.
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 5BL 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 5BL postcode have the street address of Meadfoot Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SW16 5BL postcode is home to a bustling 129 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LONDON within the old postal county of Surrey.
SW16 5BL is within Streatham.
Our data shows that SW16 5BL is a residential postcode.
The SW16 5BL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SW16 5BL are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in SW16 5BL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the SW16 5BL Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for SW16 5BL
The telephone area code for SW16 5BL is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for SW16 5BL
| Latitude | 51.4142822712 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.143151001349 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for SW16 5BL
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Weather Forecast for SW16 5BL
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 94.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 92.00% | 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) | 92.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SW16 5BL Postcode?
Download Speeds For SW16 5BL
| Average Mbps | 96.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 54.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
SW16 5BL has an average download speed of 96.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
759 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
65% of postcodes (769,766) have slower broadband speeds.
35% of postcodes (414,116) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SW16 5BL
| Average Mbps | 15.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 13.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
SW16 5BL has an average upload speed of 15 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,991 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
65% of postcodes (769,312) have slower upload speeds.
34% of postcodes (403,338) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of SW16 5BL Postcode
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: 0.61 miles
Contact: 02086795005
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Polworth Road, Streatham, London, SW16 2ET
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 02087694980
Harris Primary Academy Merton
Address: Harris Primary Academy Merton, Abbotts Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1JW
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 02086793707
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: 0.92 miles
Contact:
Granton Primary School
Address: Granton Primary School, Granton Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5AN
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: 02087646414
Norbury Manor Primary School
Address: Norbury Manor Primary School, Abingdon Road, Norbury, London, SW16 5QR
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 02086793835
William Morris Primary School
Address: William Morris Primary School, Recreation Way, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1PJ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 02087649765
The Sherwood School
Address: The Sherwood School, Abbotts Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1JP
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 02087645100
Liberty Primary
Address: Liberty Primary, Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3EB
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 02086465290
Stanford Primary School
Address: Stanford Primary School, Chilmark Road, Norbury, London, SW16 5HB
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact:
Lonesome Primary School
Address: Lonesome Primary School, Grove Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1SD
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 02086481722
Gorringe Park Primary School
Address: Gorringe Park Primary School, Sandy Lane, Figges Marsh, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2YA
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 02086481451
St Mark's Primary School
Address: St Mark's Primary School, St Mark's Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2LF
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 02086482339
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Address: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, 53 Commonside East, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1YG
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 02086480869
Bond Primary School
Address: Bond Primary School, Bond Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3HG
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 02086488757
England Secondary Schools
Woodmansterne School
Address: Woodmansterne School, Woodmansterne Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5UQ
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 02087641825
Harris Academy Merton
Address: Harris Academy Merton, Wide Way, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1BP
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 02086231000
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Address: St Mark's Church of England Academy, Acacia Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1SF
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 02086486627
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SW16 5BL
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 40 STREATHAM VALE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 5TD
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
STREATHAM COMMON DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 202 EARDLEY ROAD, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 5TF
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHCROFT DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 239 SOUTHCROFT ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 6QT
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
ONE ONE NINE FAMILY DENTAL CARE
Address: MITCHAM LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 6LY
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9 STREATHAM ROAD, MITCHAM, SURREY, CR4 2AD
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
STREATHAM HIGH RD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 393-395 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 3PE
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SW16 5BL
FAIRLIGHT PHARMACY
Address: 186 ROWAN ROAD, LONDON, SW16 5HX
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 02087 646433
WATTS PHARMACY
Address: 2 STREATHAM VALE, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 5TE
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 020 87659140
FAIROAK PHARMACY
Address: 270 MITCHAM LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 6NU
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 020 87690251
C BRADBURY
Address: 86 MOYSER ROAD, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 6SQ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
SATURN PHARMACY
Address: 75 MITCHAM LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 6LY
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
MARKRISE PHARMACY
Address: 121-125 MITCHAM LANE, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 6LY
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 020 87690446
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SW16 5BL
REALEYES THE EYE CLINIC
Address: 1520 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 4EU
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
OPTICS VISION (TOOTING)
Address: 25A LONDON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW17 9JR
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS - STREATHAM HIGH ROAD
Address: TESCO, 384 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 6HP
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
LONDON EYECARE CENTRE (LONDON ROAD)
Address: 1415 LONDON ROAD, HORBURY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 4AH
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
J.ROBIN
Address: WHITTINGTON CENTRE, 11-13 RUTFORD ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 2DQ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
JOHN LEWIS OPTICIANS
Address: 261 LONDON ROAD, MITCHAM, SURREY, CR4 3NH
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SW16 5BL
THE VALE SURGERY
Address: STREATHAM VALE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 5SE
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86797536
ROWANS SURGERY
Address: 1 WINDERMERE ROAD, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 5HF
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 020 87640407
THE GREYSWOOD PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: 66 EASTWOOD STREET, LONDON, SW16 6PX
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
GREYSWOOD PRACTICE
Address: 66 EASTWOOD STREET, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 6PX
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 020 87690845
STREATHAM COMMON GROUP PRACTICE
Address: ST. ANDREWS, GUILDERSFIELD ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 5LS
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 020 30495470
STREATHAM PARK SURGERY
Address: 91 MITCHAM LANE, STREATHAM, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 6LY
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 0844 4773500
Transport Links near SW16 5BL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SW16 5BL
- Streatham Common
Streatham Common station, Estreham Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5NTDistance: 0.63 milesDriving Time: 2.02 minutes - Mitcham Eastfields
Mitcham Eastfields station, Eastfields Road, Mitcham, London, CR4 2LSDistance: 0.71 milesDriving Time: 1.67 minutes - Streatham (Greater London)
Streatham station, Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 6HPDistance: 1.23 milesDriving Time: 3.63 minutes - Norbury
Norbury station, Norbury Avenue, Norbury, London, SW16 3RWDistance: 1.42 milesDriving Time: 4.20 minutes - Tooting
Tooting station, London Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9JRDistance: 1.94 milesDriving Time: 4.75 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SW16 5BL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SW16 5BL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SW16 5BL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Streatham Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Bell Ribeiro-Addy |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the SW16 5BL 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 5BL 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 5BL
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £475,000 | £280,000 | £377,500 | 2 |
| 2014 | £325,000 | £364,000 | £344,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £485,000 | £507,500 | £496,250 | 2 |
| 2022 | £675,000 | £500,000 | £587,500 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the SW16 5BL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the SW16 5BL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW16 3PY | 1.14 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW16 6HP | 1.51 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to Aldi |
| Iceland, London Road, Croydon, LONDON, SW16 4DE | 1.59 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Majestic Way, MITCHAM, CR4 2JS | 1.66 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Upper Green West, MITCHAM, CR4 3AA | 1.76 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SW16 5BL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Retail Park, London, SW19 1DN | 1.57 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to Priory Retail Park |
| 67/73 Balham Hill, London, SW12 9DP | 2.51 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to 67/73 Balham Hill |
| Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex, Croydon, CR0 4XP | 2.61 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex |
| 29 Lydden Road,, London, SW18 4LT | 3.09 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to 29 Lydden Road, |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Mitcham Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW17 9NA | 1.34 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to McDonald's, Mitcham Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW17 9NA |
| McDonald's, London Road, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 6XJ | 1.57 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to McDonald's, London Road, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 6XJ |
| McDonald's, Balham High Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW12 9AU | 2.08 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to McDonald's, Balham High Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW12 9AU |
| McDonald's, Streatham Place, Lambeth, LONDON, SW2 4PZ | 2.31 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to McDonald's, Streatham Place, Lambeth, LONDON, SW2 4PZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, London Road, MITCHAM, CR4 3NH | 1.12 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to KFC Mitcham - London Road |
| KFC, Mitcham Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW17 9PB | 1.33 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to KFC Tooting - Mitcham Road |
| KFC, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW16 1BW | 1.51 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to KFC Streatham - High Road |
| KFC, Watermill Way, Merton, LONDON, SW19 2RD | 1.73 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to KFC Colliers Wood - Chapter Way |
| KFC, London Road, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 6JA | 1.90 miles | Directions from SW16 5BL to KFC Thornton Heath - London Road |