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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

SW169QJ

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161AN

Beckett Close

SW161UW

Ockley Road

SW161BD

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161BW

Streatham High Road

SW161LA

The Spinney

SW161UX

Woodbourne Avenue

SW162BJ

Sunnyhill Road

SW162SL

Pinfold Road

SW161LF

Woodfield Lane

SW161QA

Prentis Road

SW162TT

Gracefield Gardens

SW169RG

Streatham St Leonard's

Data Sources

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