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Leigham Vale & Royal Circus

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About

Leigham Vale is a residential street in the southern part of Lambeth, characterised by Victorian terraced housing. It sits just east of the main Streatham High Road, providing a quieter neighbourhood feel. The area is primarily residential with local shops and services accessible nearby, catering to everyday needs. Housing here is a mix of owner-occupied and rented properties, contributing to a settled community atmosphere.

Royal Circus is a distinctive circular street located off Leigham Vale, notable for its unique architectural layout. The curved terraces of houses enclose a central communal garden, a feature not common in this part of London. This green space is reserved for residents, offering a private recreational area. The Circus's design creates a distinct sense of place separate from the grid of surrounding streets.

Area overview

On average Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £79,746 per year. There are 3 schools in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is home to around 8,521 people, with a population density of about 9,421.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Leigham Vale & Royal Circus Population
8,521
Population density
9,421.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.35(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.89(-22%)
Shoplifting
12.44(+25%)
Other theft
9.98(-13%)
Vehicle crime
8.21(-12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,550
41.68%
Other White
1,371
16.1%
Caribbean
721
8.46%
African
681
7.99%
Other
357
4.19%
Total population: 8,518

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,002
57.87%
No qualifications
777
11.24%
Level 3 (A level)
751
10.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
578
8.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
391
5.65%
Total 16+ residents: 6,915

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,152
32.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
976
27.92%
Owns outright
582
16.65%
Social rents from council
350
10.01%
Other social rented
322
9.21%
Total households: 3,496

Property prices in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus area, with individual transactions ranging from £199,813 up to £1,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leigham Vale & Royal Circus in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats63£395,000
Detached1£775,000
Semi-Detached20£1,068,500
Terraced19£810,000

10 years median price trend in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus.

All postcodes in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus

SW23DQ

Christchurch Road

SW23HW

Hillside Road

SE270AZ

York Hill

SE270BN

Portal Close

SE270BQ

Chartham Grove

SW162JJ

Knollys Road

SW162JQ

Leigham Vale

SW23JW

Northstead Road

SW23TL

Tredwell Close

SE270FD

Canterbury Grove

SE270BG

Pyrmont Grove

SE270BH

Egremont Road

SW162LR

Stockfield Road

SW23JN

Northstead Road

SW23SX

Nuthurst Avenue

SE270BL

Royal Circus

SE270LR

Lansdowne Hill

SW23EE

Hillside Road

SE270BX

York Hill

SE270LT

Royal Circus

SW162JP

Knollys Road

SW162LP

Mount Nod Road

SW23LH

Probyn Road

SE270AU

York Hill

SE270BW

Royal Circus

SE270HZ

Bloom Grove

SW162QB

Leigham Court Road

SW23DE

Christchurch Road

SW23DN

Lanercost Road

SW23JE

Maytree Walk

SE270AB

York Hill

SE270NU

Mount Villas

SW23LE

Palace Road

SW162JU

Knollys Road

SW162TX

Culverhouse Gardens

SW162XB

Leigh Orchard Close

SW162XE

Ivyday Grove

SW23DS

Lanercost Close

SW23JB

Kingsmead Road

SE279AF

Norwood Road

SW162JN

Knollys Road

SW162PZ

Leigham Avenue

SW162SF

Leigham Court Road

SW162UA

Milford Mews

SW23HJ

Hillside Gardens

SW23HP

Hillside Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.