Shears Lane Streatham, Lambeth
6 addresses across 1 postcode (SW16), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 21903516.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £289,404 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4).
- 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 Streatham Common, about 370 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Streatham Common, is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Streatham Common Practice, about 280 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 55% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 226 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £289,404 | £289,404 | £289,404 |
| 2021 | 1 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £525,000 | £500,000 | £525,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | 4 SW16 5GA | Terraced | £289,404 | |
| 18 Nov 2021 | 3 SW16 5GA | Terraced | £700,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2014 | 3 SW16 5GA | Terraced | £550,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Mar 2014 | 2 SW16 5GA | Terraced | £500,000 | New build. |
| 13 Mar 2014 | 1 SW16 5GA | Terraced | £525,000 | New build. |
| 6 Mar 2014 | 4 SW16 5GA | Terraced | £525,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 107 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2013 (3); 2012-2021 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (44% of about 800 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 100 Woodgate Drive London LONDON SW16 5YP: up to 237 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- and 88E Eardley Road, 113 Blegborough Road: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- 1516, London Road: up to 22 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- 32-34 Fairview Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- 157 Fallsbrook Road: up to 29 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- LAND REAR OF 216 - 218, Rowan Road, SW16 5HX, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Land rear of 63A 63 Westcote Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Byards Mews 216 Rowan Road, Streatham SW16 5HX: up to 9 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 40 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW16 5GA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Streatham Common 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 370 m |
| Streatham (Greater London) 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Norbury 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kempshott Road Streatham Vale | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier Clapham Junction | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 33 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 330 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 16.1 km (10 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 23.6 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Streatham Common Practice | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Copes Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Streatham Common Dental Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Wilson Hospital | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Streatham Common 27 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,270 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground 2.2 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,000 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 39 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Waterworks Pumping Station, a listed building (Grade II*), 750 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Waterworks Pumping Station | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| The Rookery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 940 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Norwood Grove | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church | World Heritage Site | 9 km (5.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Norwood Grove | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Biggin Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Pollards Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Convent Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Knight's Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Paper Mill Cut | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
None of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 130 m | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Woodmansterne School | All-through | 3–18 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Granton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Norbury Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Penwortham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norbury High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sunnyhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Graveney School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Day Nursery SW16 5LQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | 4 Good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Rosemanor SW16 5LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2019 |
| Divine Love Soup Kitchen SW16 5LH | Distributors/Transporters | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fatemah Day Nursery SW16 5RZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| The Bull SW16 3QB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2026 |
| Monkey Puzzle Streatham SW16 3QB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Sushi Gourmet SW16 3PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2025 |
| Sainsbury's SW16 3PY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Immanuel St. Andrew Church SW16 3PY | Other catering premises | 190 m | 4 Good | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Pathfield Nursery SW16 5NW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Another Planet SW16 3QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Nov 2025 |
| David's Deli SW16 5BY | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Estate Office Coffee SW16 5SD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Ganesh Convenience Store SW16 5SD | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| The Railway SW16 5SD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Vehicle crime | 28 |
| Other theft | 23 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Burglary | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (60); On or near Tankerville Road (45); On or near Penistone Road (40); On or near Guildersfield Road (28); On or near Westwell Road (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 52% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 79% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 13% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 15% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 25% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 55% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SW16 5GA: 6 addresses of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Northanger Road · Kempshott Road · Prescott Close · Tankerville Road · Buckleigh Road · Westwell Road · Penistone Road · Rotherhill Avenue · Ellison Road · Greyhound Lane · Guildersfield Road · Voss Court
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.