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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

SW161DX

Streatham High Road

SW161JH

Norfolk House Road

SW161LB

Bedford Hill

SW161EA

Chalcot Mews

SW24SA

Drewstead Road

SW169RA

Streatham St Leonard's

SW169QJ

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161BX

Streatham High Road

SW161JD

Mount Ephraim Lane

SW161EQ

Streatham High Road

SW161JL

Norfolk House Road

SW161EL

Ellacott Mews

SW161DN

Streatham High Road

Data Sources

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