Etherstone Road London, Lambeth
13 addresses across 4 postcodes (SW16), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21900530.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £800,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Lambeth costs £2,047 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is West Norwood, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, and Streatham Common (27 hectares) is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 79 to 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Valley Road Surgery, about 310 m away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 870 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 30% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £800,000 | £800,000 | £800,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2023 | 8 SW16 2RA | Detached | £800,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2002 | 12 SW16 2RA | Semi-detached | £250,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 144 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Lambeth in 2026-27: Band D £2,047 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,365 | £1,592 | £1,820 | £2,047 | £2,502 | £2,957 | £3,412 | £4,094 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (29% of about 1,640 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 124 Sunnyhill Road London Lambeth SW16 2UN: up to 6 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 133-139 Leigham Court Road, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 260 Knight's Hill, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Crown Point, Beulah Hill: up to 8 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 31 October 2026 to 9 November 2026: UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 79 m and 86 m above sea level (84 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW16 2QJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SW16 2QY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SW16 2RA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SW16 2RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | West Norwood 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Streatham (Greater London) 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Streatham Hill 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Julians Primary School West Norwood | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier Clapham Junction | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 39 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 24.4 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Valley Road Surgery | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pascoe Pharmacy | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 15 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 132 Knights Hill (Dental Surgery) | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Old Hospital Close | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Streatham Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,280 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Streatham Common 27 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,110 m² | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,580 m² | 170 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 29 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 430 m (0.3 miles) north. 33 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) north |
| ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT (formerly PARK HILL) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 430 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Villa on South West Corner of St Michaels Convent (Formerly Known As Park Hill) | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) south |
| The Rookery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 770 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Church of St Luke | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church | World Heritage Site | 8 km (4.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Norwood Grove | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Biggin Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Convent Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Knight's Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Lambeth: see them on the Lambeth page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–19 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Dunraven School | All-through | 4–18 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crown Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Julian's School | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hitherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Joseph's College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Norwood School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's RC Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Uplands Care Home SW16 2QH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Julians Primary School SW16 2RB | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Our Parks SW16 2RB | Other catering premises | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dhanvik News SW16 2SB | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Fairlie House SE27 0RW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Hestia Housing & Support SW16 2QP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 320 m | 4 Good | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Sunnyhill School SW16 2UW | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Abacus Nursery SE27 0RN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School SW16 2HY | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Solas Women's Aid SW16 2UN | Distributors/Transporters | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Love A Slice SE27 0PN | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Charwood (11); On or near Lamberhurst Road (10); On or near Chestnut Close (9); On or near Normington Close (4); On or near St Julian'S Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 30% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 24% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 12% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 31% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON: Utility repair and maintenance works, 31 October 2026 to 9 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SW16 2RA: 10 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- SW16 2QJ: 1 address of 69 in the postcode
- SW16 2QY: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
- SW16 2RB: 1 address of 33 in the postcode
Nearby streets
St Julian's Close · Hearn Place · Fawcett Close · Etherstone Green · Springwell Close · Normington Close · Charwood · Springwell Road · Chestnut Close · Valleyfield Road · Leaf Grove · South Oak Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.