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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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £460,250 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
Flats96£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

SW162BP

Wellfield Road

SW162PH

Leigham Court Road

SW169JG

Prentis Road

SW169FL

Prentis Road

SW161JY

Prentis Road

SW161BZ

Streatham High Road

SW161UB

Ockley Road

SW162SY

Woodleigh Gardens

SW161AB

Drewstead Road

SW161AS

Hannay Walk

SW161UJ

Becmead Avenue

SW162UL

Sunnyhill Road

SW161LE

Woodfield Avenue

SW169HX

Prentis Road

SW161AA

Drewstead Road

SW161LJ

Woodfield Avenue

SW162TR

Gracefield Gardens

SW162SP

Pendennis Road

SW161BA

Beckett Close

SW161BJ

Streatham High Road

SW161JE

Mount Ephraim Lane

SW161JS

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161LY

Drewstead Road

SW161NE

Broadlands Close

SW169PL

Prentis Road

SW169PR

Prentis Road

SW161LL

Woodfield Avenue

SW162SN

Pinfold Road

SW162SR

Pendennis Road

SW162TU

Gracefield Gardens

SW169QU

Streatham St Leonard's

SW169RJ

Streatham St Leonard's

SW162UT

Farm Avenue

SW162ND

Leigham Court Road

SW161BH

Streatham High Road

SW161NL

Moorcroft Road

SW162UG

Sunnyhill Road

SW161BB

Streatham High Road

SW161JF

Mount Ephraim Lane

SW161LN

Woodfield Avenue

SW161LS

Tarrington Close

SW161RB

Tooting Bec Gardens

SW162PG

Leigham Court Road

SW169PQ

Prentis Road

SW161DS

Streatham High Road

SW161EA

Chalcot Mews

SW163UZ

Prentis Road

SW169EG

Prentis Road

SW169LL

Prentis Road

SW161BX

Streatham High Road

SW161DL

Streatham High Road

SW161EX

Leigham Avenue

SW162UH

Sunnyhill Road

SW169ED

Prentis Road

SW161JG

Mount Ephraim Lane

SW161NA

Broadlands Avenue

SW161UT

Woodbourne Avenue

SW169HH

Prentis Road

SW169RA

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161AD

Drewstead Road

SW161PN

Streatham High Road

SW161AL

Abbotswood Road

SW161AX

Drewstead Road

SW161DX

Streatham High Road

SW161PR

Astoria Parade

SW162UZ

Ivyday Grove

SW161AJ

Abbotswood Road

SW161JJ

Norfolk House Road

SW161UU

Woodbourne Avenue

SW161AU

Dingley Lane

SW161BE

Streatham High Road

SW161LW

Mount Ephraim Road

SW161NP

Lowndes Mews

SW162UU

Angles Road

SW161NJ

Brancaster Road

SW162GY

Prentis Road

SW162SU

Gracefield Gardens

SW169GD

Prentis Road

SW169JN

Prentis Road

SW161JQ

Norfolk House Road

SW161LB

Bedford Hill

SW161NF

De Montfort Road

SW169FR

Prentis Road

SW161DN

Streatham High Road

SW161JB

Kingscourt Road

SW161JN

Fishers Close

SW161PH

Streatham High Road

SW161UQ

Becmead Avenue

SW169PE

Prentis Road

SW161AG

Drewstead Road

SW161BS

Streatham High Road

SW162TZ

Newcombe Gardens

SW169RF

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161AQ

Mortimer Close

SW161BU

Streatham High Road

SW162PQ

Dorchester Parade

SW162UE

Streatham Wells

SW161PG

Shrubbery Road

SW161UR

Woodbourne Close

SW162ZF

Prentis Road

Data Sources

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