The UK Postcode Database

SW16 5LU

a postcode in Lambeth

Introduced in January 1980
SW16 5LU Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with SW16 5LU

Penistone Road - 55 properties, USRN 21901087

Guildersfield Road - 1 property, USRN 21900649

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.4177 / 51°25'3"N

Longitude: -0.1282 / 0°7'41"W

UTM Reference: 30U 699681 5700184

OS Easting: 530255

OS Northing: 170399

OS Grid: TQ302703

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR FZ.GC8

Mapcode Global: VHGRC.QMLL

Open Location Code: 9C3XCV9C+3P

Maidenhead Locator System: IO91wk40

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

  • major urban conurbation
  • a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 4b2

  • Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities
  • Established Multi- Ethnic Communities
  • European Skilled Workforce

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 11635 / 32844

  • 4th decile
  • somewhat more deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for SW16 5LU on Sunday 7 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:48
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:59
Sunrise 04:45
Transit (sun is at its highest) 12:59
Sunset 21:13
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 21:59
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:09
Hours of daylight today04:15 to 21:43
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:43 to 04:14
Moon Phase Waning Gibbous
Moon Sets 09:28

For a full sun and moon calendar for SW16 5LU, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in SW16 5LU

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
9 June 2023 5 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £670,000
1 June 2021 12 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £725,000
22 March 2021 24 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £750,000
25 September 2020 17 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £737,000
7 November 2019 28 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £725,000
13 May 2016 14 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £580,000
16 December 2015 28 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £630,000
23 October 2015 18 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £640,000
21 August 2015 7 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £622,500
24 July 2015 20 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £550,000
24 May 2013 15 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Flat/apartment Leasehold £129,995
28 March 2013 2 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £372,500
27 March 2013 First Floor Flat, 15 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Flat/apartment Leasehold £247,000
10 December 2012 Ground Floor Flat, 15 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Flat/apartment Leasehold £270,000
8 March 2010 18 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £375,000
6 January 2009 13 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £285,000
10 September 2007 8 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £349,950
4 January 2007 15 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Flat/apartment Freehold £350,000
1 June 2006 12 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £330,000
31 March 2006 13 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £340,000
27 January 2004 26 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Semi-detached Freehold £390,000
30 July 2002 14 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £246,500
21 August 2001 12 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £241,500
29 March 2001 18 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £235,000
12 November 1999 40 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Flat/apartment Leasehold £90,000
25 June 1999 5 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £155,000
30 March 1999 6 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £153,500
26 March 1999 4 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Semi-detached Freehold £172,000
12 February 1999 12 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £158,000
4 September 1998 38 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £170,000
12 June 1998 42 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Semi-detached Freehold £180,000
18 May 1998 8 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £110,000
21 January 1998 24 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £105,000
12 August 1997 6 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £128,500
20 September 1996 12 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £82,000
31 July 1995 7 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £114,000
13 April 1995 11 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £33,500
31 March 1995 14 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £93,000
24 March 1995 34 Penistone Road, London SW16 5LU Semi-detached Freehold £102,500

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for SW16 5LU

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Streatham and Croydon North

MP

Steve Reed Labour/Co-operative

London Assembly
Assembly Constituency

Lambeth and Southwark

Assembly Member

Marina Ahmad Labour Group

Londonwide Members

Assembly Members

Elly Baker Labour

Emma Best Conservative

Andrew Boff Conservative

Hina Bokhari Liberal Democrat

Zoë Garbett Green

Alessandro Georgiou Conservative

Susan Hall Conservative

Lord Bailey of Paddington Conservative

Zack Polanski Green

Caroline Russell Green

Alex Wilson Reform UK

Lambeth Borough Council
London borough ward

Streatham Common & Vale

Councillors

Danial Adilypour Labour

Sarah Cole Labour

Dominic Armstrong Labour

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for SW16 5LU

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00015852 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01003145 Lambeth 034D Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02000651 Lambeth 034 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E05014112 Streatham Common & Vale Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 5 May 2022 DLUHC
E09000022 Lambeth London Boroughs Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000007 London Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001527 Streatham and Croydon North Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000001 Metropolitan Police Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000234 London Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E32000010 Lambeth and Southwark London Assembly Constituencies Electoral 6 May 2010 Greater London Authority
E33035217 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000051 London Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 1 April 2020 BEIS
E38000244 NHS South East London ICB - 72Q Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E40000003 London NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2013 ODS
E43000212 Lambeth, unparished area Non-Civil Parished Areas Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E54000030 Our Healthier South East London Integrated Care Boards Health 1 April 2020 NHS
E56000010 South East London Cancer Alliances Health 1 September 2016 NHS England
E61000001 Greater London Authority Greater London Authority Administrative 3 July 2000 ONS
E63012131 Lambeth Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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