Is SW16 1AX a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)
802 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of SW16 1AX. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.
House prices
£536,623
Average price in Lambeth (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 6.3% year on year.
- Terraced
- £796,865
- Semi-detached
- £1,028,861
- Detached
- £1,153,203
- Flat / maisonette
- £439,289
Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SW16 1AX specifically.
Flood risk
Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.
2 active flood alerts within ~15km right now.
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CQC ratings near SW16 1AX on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near SW16 1AX on Check Food Hygiene
Nearby postcodes
Compare crime and area data a short walk away.