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Streatham Common

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About

Streatham Common is a large open space in the London Borough of Lambeth, covering around 50 acres. The area includes woodland, grassland, and a nature reserve, providing a mix of habitats for wildlife. The common is popular for walking, jogging, and outdoor activities, with paths connecting to nearby green spaces like Streatham Vale Park and Tooting Bec Common.

The Rookery, a formal garden within the common, features ornamental planting, ponds, and historic structures. Streatham Common also hosts events such as food festivals and outdoor performances. The area is well-connected by public transport, with Streatham Common railway station nearby and several bus routes serving the surrounding residential streets. Local amenities, including shops and cafes, are found along Streatham High Road, just a short walk from the common.

Area overview

On average Streatham Common has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Streatham Common is £61,600 per year. There are 1 schools in Streatham Common: 1 primary (1 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

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

18%

Connectivity

7/10

Area Profile

Streatham Common Population

8,735

Population density

7,803.9 per km²

Demographics

British

3,298

37.74%

Other White

1,495

17.11%

Caribbean

808

9.25%

African

685

7.84%

Other

382

4.37%

Total population: 8,739

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,081

31.07%

Owns with a mortgage

1,032

29.66%

Owns outright

643

18.48%

Other social rented

306

8.8%

Social rents from council

281

8.08%

Total households: 3,479

Property prices in Streatham Common

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £554,375 in Streatham Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £2,075,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£1,428,750	£692,375	£1,161,875	£1,643,750	£1,988,750
Flats	41	£390,000	£240,000	£325,000	£455,000	£568,750
Semi-Detached	18	£948,750	£557,250	£835,000	£1,082,500	£1,404,875
Terraced	19	£725,000	£389,561	£642,500	£825,000	£1,056,000

10 years price trend in Streatham Common

All postcodes in Streatham Common

SW165SA

Buckleigh Road

SW165DF

Glencairn Road

SW165LA

Colmer Road

SW165NU

Pathfield Road

SW163AN

Streatham Common

SW163AT

Strathbrook Road

SW163QL

Streatham High Road

SW165DB

Ellison Road

SW165LW

Tankerville Road

SW166ET

Streatham High Road

SW166EU

Streatham High Road

SW163BT

Braxted Park

SW163DE

Copley Park

SW163DB

Cedarville Gardens

SW163DX

Fontaine Road

SW165DD

Arragon Gardens

SW165LG

Buckleigh Road

SW165LX

Arragon Gardens

SW165NX

Pathfield Road

SW165PA

Barrow Road

SW163DN

Baldry Gardens

SW163DT

Heybridge Avenue

SW163NP

Baldry Gardens

SW163BZ

Streatham Common South

SW163DJ

Baldry Gardens

SW163DU

Braxted Park

SW163QF

Streatham High Road

SW165LB

Colmer Road

SW165PB

Barrow Road

SW165SH

Westwell Road Approach

SW163AS

Strathbrook Road

SW163DW

Braxted Park

SW165GA

Buckleigh Road

SW165LY

Arragon Gardens

SW163PL

Baldry Gardens

SW165GY

Westwell Road Approach

SW165JX

Danbrook Road

SW165LN

Tankerville Road

SW165PF

Barrow Road

SW165RU

Westwell Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail