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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 high crime levels, with around 83 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
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
40.43(+305%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.64(+22%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.69(-4%)
Other theft
10.32(-10%)
Public order
8.32(+23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,857
40.61%
Other White
1,598
16.83%
Pakistani
542
5.71%
Caribbean
534
5.62%
African
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 144 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Streatham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £3,700,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streatham Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£2,720,000£11,651
Flats105£395,000£6,081
Semi-Detached9£1,260,000£7,322
Terraced28£835,000£6,735

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

SW162DR

Leigham Avenue

SW161AH

Drews Cottages

SW161JA

Kingscourt Road

SW169BT

Prentis Road

SW169DS

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161NB

Broadlands Avenue

SW161UQ

Becmead Avenue

SW161BF

Woodbourne Avenue

SW162ND

Leigham Court Road

SW161AR

Dorrien Walk

SW161NA

Broadlands Avenue

SW161AL

Abbotswood Road

SW161JB

Kingscourt Road

SW161UL

Steep Hill

SW162TZ

Newcombe Gardens

SW169RF

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161PN

Streatham High Road

SW161JU

Garrads Road

SW161LG

Woodfield Avenue

SW161NL

Moorcroft Road

SW161AZ

Dingley Lane

SW169QZ

Streatham St Leonard's

SW162SR

Pendennis Road

SW161NJ

Brancaster Road

SW169RD

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161BH

Streatham High Road

SW161EG

Streatham High Road

SW161QD

Prentis Road

SW161NF

De Montfort Road

SW161PJ

Streatham High Road

SW161JX

Garrads Road

SW162UP

Angles Road

SW161EZ

Streatham High Road

SW162TA

Gracefield Gardens

SW162SY

Woodleigh Gardens

SW161BW

Streatham High Road

SW162SN

Pinfold Road

SW169LB

Prentis Road

SW161LZ

De Montfort Road

SW162XD

Ivyday Grove

SW162PG

Leigham Court Road

SW162SL

Pinfold Road

SW161EX

Leigham Avenue

SW161LD

Woodfield Avenue

SW169LL

Prentis Road

SW169FL

Prentis Road

SW161BA

Beckett Close

SW161LQ

Woodfield Avenue

SW161AW

Abbotswood Road

SW161EF

Streatham High Road

SW161QZ

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161LR

Woodfield Grove

SW161UG

Ockley Road

SW161BE

Streatham High Road

SW161UB

Ockley Road

SW162PQ

Dorchester Parade

SW161NP

Lowndes Mews

SW162TT

Gracefield Gardens

SW169JF

Prentis Road

SW161JE

Mount Ephraim Lane

SW169PB

Prentis Road

SW161DD

Streatham High Road

SW161EH

Streatham High Road

SW161LS

Tarrington Close

SW161DE

Streatham High Road

SW161LE

Woodfield Avenue

SW169PQ

Prentis Road

SW161AX

Drewstead Road

SW161DG

Streatham High Road

SW162PJ

Leigham Court Road

SW161BY

Woodbourne Avenue

SW161UF

Wellington Mews

SW162SX

Woodleigh Gardens

SW169QU

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161BJ

Streatham High Road

SW162UT

Farm Avenue

SW161NH

Blakemore Road

SW161EY

Streatham High Road

SW162ST

Gracefield Gardens

SW161BB

Streatham High Road

SW161NG

Mount Ephraim Road

SW161LP

Mount Ephraim Road

SW169ED

Prentis Road

SW161NQ

Mount Ephraim Road

SW162UZ

Ivyday Grove

SW161QB

Prentis Road

SW161HD

Streatham High Road

SW169RJ

Streatham St Leonard's

SW169QX

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161AA

Drewstead Road

SW161DB

Streatham High Road

SW161QA

Prentis Road

SW161RB

Tooting Bec Gardens

SW169PL

Prentis Road

SW161AQ

Mortimer Close

SW161BS

Streatham High Road

SW161LH

Woodfield Avenue

SW163UZ

Prentis Road

SW161EE

Streatham High Road

SW162BT

Wellfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.