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Streatham St Leonard's

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About

Streatham St Leonard's is a residential ward in the southwest of the borough of Lambeth. The area is primarily characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with a mix of some modern apartment developments. It is bordered by Tooting Bec Common to the west and Streatham Common to the south, providing significant green space. The local high street along Streatham High Road offers a range of everyday retail and services for residents.

The ward includes the historic parish church of St Leonard's, from which it takes its name, situated near the common. Transport links are provided by several bus routes along the main thoroughfares, connecting to central London and surrounding districts. The area has a notable community focus, with active residents' associations and local groups. Its position between two large commons defines much of its quiet, neighbourhood character.

Area overview

On average Streatham St Leonard's has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Streatham St Leonard's is £75,249 per year. There are 4 schools in Streatham St Leonard's: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Streatham St Leonard's is home to around 15,814 people, with a population density of about 10,770.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Streatham St Leonard's Population
15,814
Population density
10,770.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
42.05(+57%)
Violence and sexual offences
37.69(+21%)
Shoplifting
27(+170%)
Other theft
13.6(+19%)
Public order
10.62(+57%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,101
38.58%
Other White
2,667
16.86%
African
1,045
6.61%
Caribbean
1,045
6.61%
Other
837
5.29%
Total population: 15,815

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,305
55.61%
No qualifications
1,831
13.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,454
11.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,000
7.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
767
5.84%
Total 16+ residents: 13,135

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,681
41.04%
Owns with a mortgage
1,802
27.58%
Owns outright
906
13.87%
Other social rented
538
8.24%
Social rents from council
380
5.82%
Total households: 6,533

Property prices in Streatham St Leonard's

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £453,500 in Streatham St Leonard's area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,860 up to £3,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Streatham St Leonard's 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 St Leonard's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£2,700,000
Flats143£400,000
Semi-Detached11£1,260,000
Terraced31£802,000

10 years median price trend in Streatham St Leonard's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham St Leonard's.

All postcodes in Streatham St Leonard's

SW161QG

Whinfell Close

SW161LY

Drewstead Road

SW166NP

Mitcham Lane

SW161UF

Wellington Mews

SW166HG

Streatham High Road

SW161LE

Woodfield Avenue

SW162DX

Stanthorpe Road

SW166LD

Keens Close

SW161JD

Mount Ephraim Lane

SW161ND

Broadlands Avenue

SW165RP

Greyhound Lane

SW162RS

Prentis Road

SW162EA

Stanthorpe Road

SW169DS

Streatham St Leonard's

SW162BA

Bournevale Road

SW163SN

Streatham High Road

SW166AD

Ambleside Avenue

SW165PB

Barrow Road

SW161HT

Prentis Road

SW166AX

Gleneagle Road

SW166AG

Fairmile Avenue

SW161BD

Streatham St Leonard's

SW165FU

Streatham St Leonard's

SW169RF

Streatham St Leonard's

SW166JP

Lewin Road

SW161DB

Streatham High Road

SW166AF

Gleneagle Road

SW161BH

Streatham High Road

SW162AT

Shrubbery Road

SW161QB

Prentis Road

SW161BY

Woodbourne Avenue

SW166AN

Babington Road

SW166JG

Ellora Road

SW161UN

Becmead Avenue

SW166AE

Gleneagle Mews

SW166JZ

Lewin Road

SW161JL

Norfolk House Road

SW161AW

Abbotswood Road

SW161LP

Mount Ephraim Road

SW162AY

Gleneldon Road

SW166ET

Streatham High Road

SW166AT

Streatham High Road

SW166AQ

Babington Road

SW166AB

Gleneagle Road

SW161AX

Drewstead Road

SW166UD

Swallow Gardens

SW161UJ

Becmead Avenue

SW161UX

Woodbourne Avenue

SW162GY

Prentis Road

SW169JN

Prentis Road

SW166EX

Streatham High Road

SW169RA

Streatham St Leonard's

SW161LQ

Woodfield Avenue

SW166AW

William Dyce Mews

SW161NF

De Montfort Road

SW161HP

Streatham High Road

SW161QJ

Riggindale Road

SW166JF

Ellora Road

SW162DY

Stanthorpe Road

SW161HJ

Streatham High Road

SW161BA

Beckett Close

SW165RN

Greyhound Lane

SW161JQ

Norfolk House Road

SW169PQ

Prentis Road

SW161DD

Streatham High Road

SW166EG

Streatham High Road

SW161NE

Broadlands Close

SW165NG

Barrow Road

SW161AD

Drewstead Road

SW161NA

Broadlands Avenue

SW161AS

Hannay Walk

SW161QW

Thirlmere Road

SW161JZ

Garrads Road

SW161JG

Mount Ephraim Lane

SW165PF

Barrow Road

SW161AU

Dingley Lane

SW166LQ

Mitcham Lane

SW161QE

Ambleside Avenue

SW169LL

Prentis Road

SW166BZ

Lewin Road

SW166NJ

Campbell Close

SW169RJ

Streatham St Leonard's

SW166EU

Streatham High Road

SW162ED

Stanthorpe Road

SW161LL

Woodfield Avenue

SW161UH

Becmead Avenue

SW161UT

Woodbourne Avenue

SW166NN

Mitcham Lane

SW161BF

Woodbourne Avenue

SW163UZ

Prentis Road

SW169JF

Prentis Road

SW161AT

Barker Walk

SW166AP

Babington Road

SW161QP

Ambleside Avenue

SW161RD

Fernwood Avenue

SW161JE

Mount Ephraim Lane

SW169GF

Streatham St Leonard's

SW166JX

Lewin Road

SW166HF

Streatham Green

SW162AS

Shrubbery Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.