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Streatham Central

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About

Streatham Central is a busy area in the London Borough of Lambeth, known for its mix of residential and commercial spaces. The area is centered around Streatham High Road, a major thoroughfare lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants. Public transport links are strong, with Streatham railway station and frequent bus routes connecting it to central London and surrounding areas.

Green spaces like Streatham Common provide a break from the urban environment, offering walking paths and sports facilities. The area has a range of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern apartment blocks, catering to different budgets. Local amenities include supermarkets, independent retailers, and leisure options such as the Streatham Ice Arena.

Area overview

On average Streatham Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 111 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 of residents in Streatham Central is £66,700 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 130 recent sales, the median property price is £466,250 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
Detached2£1,490,000
Flats98£422,500
Semi-Detached10£1,077,500
Terraced20£772,500

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

SW161ER

Streatham High Road

SW161PG

Shrubbery Road

SW161UR

Streatham Central

SW161UW

Ockley Road

SW169QH

Streatham Central

SW161LA

The Spinney

SW161BD

Streatham Central

SW161BW

Streatham High Road

SW161QA

Ockley Road

SW161LF

Woodfield Lane

SW161UX

Wellington Mews

SW162BJ

Sunnyhill Road

SW162SL

Farm Avenue

SW162TT

Conifer Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.