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Streatham Central

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About

Streatham Central is focused around its high street, a long and busy thoroughfare running from Streatham Hill in the north to Streatham Common in the south. The area is largely residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses spreading out from the main road. Local commerce centres on the Streatham Hub, a large retail development containing a supermarket, leisure centre, and ice rink.

The area is defined by its transport links, including the railway station providing regular services into central London. Streatham Common, with its open grassland and historic Rookery garden, forms a significant green space to the south. The high street contains a mix of chain stores, independent shops, and numerous cafes and restaurants serving the local community.

Area overview

On average Streatham Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Streatham Central is £76,121 per year. There are 3 schools in Streatham Central: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Streatham Central is home to around 9,497 people, with a population density of about 10,021.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Streatham Central Population
9,497
Population density
10,021.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
45.07(+345%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.69(+19%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.32(-13%)
Other theft
9.06(-22%)
Public order
8.53(+28%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,857
40.61%
Other White
1,598
16.83%
Pakistani
542
5.71%
Caribbean
534
5.62%
Other
436
4.59%
Total population: 9,497

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,641
58.27%
No qualifications
1,009
12.67%
Level 3 (A level)
887
11.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
603
7.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
448
5.63%
Total 16+ residents: 7,964

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,474
37.77%
Owns with a mortgage
1,157
29.64%
Owns outright
703
18.01%
Other social rented
295
7.56%
Social rents from council
156
4%
Total households: 3,903

Property prices in Streatham Central

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in Streatham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £2,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Streatham Central 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 Streatham Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,650,000
Flats97£415,000
Semi-Detached10£1,267,500
Terraced19£715,000

10 years median price trend in Streatham Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Central.

All postcodes in Streatham Central

SW161DB

Streatham High Road

SW161JL

Norfolk House Road

SW161QB

Prentis Road

SW161NH

Blakemore Road

SW161UG

Ockley Road

SW162TA

Gracefield Gardens

SW169JX

Prentis Road

SW161AW

Abbotswood Road

SW162DS

Leigham Avenue

SW169BT

Prentis Road

SW161AE

Hoadly Road

SW161DT

Streatham High Road

SW161EQ

Streatham High Road

SW169DS

Streatham St Leonard's

SW169PB

Prentis Road

SW169QZ

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161PS

Streatham High Road

SW161ZW

Prentis Road

SW162AG

Woodland Mews

SW161DA

Streatham High Road

SW161DD

Streatham High Road

SW161HE

Streatham High Road

SW169QN

Streatham St Leonard's

SW169RD

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161AY

Dingley Lane

SW161EH

Streatham High Road

SW161EL

Ellacott Mews

SW161QZ

Streatham St Leonard's

SW162TS

Gracefield Gardens

SW162XG

Peregrine Court

SW24SA

Drewstead Road

SW161AZ

Dingley Lane

SW161DJ

Streatham High Road

SW161EY

Streatham High Road

SW161LR

Woodfield Grove

SW161PJ

Streatham High Road

SW162DP

Leigham Avenue

SW161EE

Streatham High Road

SW161HD

Streatham High Road

SW162ST

Gracefield Gardens

SW169ER

Prentis Road

SW161UP

Woodbourne Avenue

SW162DR

Leigham Avenue

SW169LB

Prentis Road

SW169RH

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161EZ

Streatham High Road

SW161LP

Mount Ephraim Road

SW161UN

Becmead Avenue

SW162XD

Ivyday Grove

SW169EB

Prentis Road

SW162UY

Leithcote Gardens

SW161AH

Drews Cottages

SW161BF

Woodbourne Avenue

SW161HA

Streatham High Road

SW161UH

Becmead Avenue

SW169HA

Prentis Road

SW161JX

Garrads Road

SW162PJ

Leigham Court Road

SW161AP

Abbotswood Road

SW161JD

Mount Ephraim Lane

SW161JZ

Garrads Road

SW162BT

Wellfield Road

SW162UX

Leithcote Gardens

SW161AR

Dorrien Walk

SW161XU

Prentis Road

SW161AF

Hoadly Road

SW162SW

Pendennis Road

SW162SZ

Gracefield Gardens

SW161BY

Woodbourne Avenue

SW161JH

Norfolk House Road

SW161LG

Woodfield Avenue

SW161NQ

Mount Ephraim Road

SW162SS

Pendennis Road

SW161BP

Woodbourne Avenue

SW161EG

Streatham High Road

SW161ND

Broadlands Avenue

SW161QD

Prentis Road

SW169GF

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161JA

Kingscourt Road

SW161LD

Woodfield Avenue

SW161UL

Steep Hill

SW162SX

Woodleigh Gardens

SW162UR

Angles Road

SW161LH

Woodfield Avenue

SW161JU

Garrads Road

SW169JF

Prentis Road

SW161NB

Broadlands Avenue

SW161UF

Wellington Mews

SW162UP

Angles Road

SW161DE

Streatham High Road

SW161EF

Streatham High Road

SW161NG

Mount Ephraim Road

SW161AT

Barker Walk

SW162RS

Prentis Road

SW169QX

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161DG

Streatham High Road

SW161LZ

De Montfort Road

SW161PW

Streatham High Road

SW161DR

Leigham Hall Parade

SW161LQ

Woodfield Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.