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Streatham Wells

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About

Streatham Wells ward occupies the northern section of the larger Streatham area in south London. It is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some inter-war and modern apartment developments. The ward is bounded by the railway lines to the north and west, with Streatham High Road forming a significant thoroughfare along its eastern edge. Local commerce is concentrated along this road and the smaller neighbourhood centres like Leigham Court Road.

The area contains several notable green spaces, including Streatham Common and The Rookery with its formal gardens. A distinctive local landmark is the Streatham Pumping Station, a historic Victorian building with a prominent chimney. The ward is served by multiple bus routes connecting to central London and surrounding boroughs, while rail access is provided from nearby Streatham and Streatham Common stations.

Area overview

On average Streatham Wells has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Streatham Wells is £76,751 per year. There are 4 schools in Streatham Wells: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Streatham Wells is home to around 9,757 people, with a population density of about 10,268.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Streatham Wells Population
9,757
Population density
10,268.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
45.92(+72%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.28(+6%)
Other theft
10.97(-6%)
Vehicle crime
8.92(-8%)
Public order
6.97(+5%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,730
38.22%
Other White
1,687
17.29%
African
833
8.54%
Caribbean
686
7.03%
Other
486
4.98%
Total population: 9,759

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,555
56%
No qualifications
1,043
12.82%
Level 3 (A level)
984
12.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
667
8.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
447
5.5%
Total 16+ residents: 8,134

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,350
33.03%
Owns with a mortgage
1,220
29.85%
Owns outright
662
16.2%
Social rents from council
433
10.59%
Other social rented
249
6.09%
Total households: 4,087

Property prices in Streatham Wells

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Streatham Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Streatham Wells 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 Wells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,350,000
Flats90£395,000
Semi-Detached8£772,500
Terraced15£775,000

10 years median price trend in Streatham Wells

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Wells.

All postcodes in Streatham Wells

SW162QU

Springwell Road

SW162BZ

Gleneldon Road

SW162HN

Madeira Road

SW162HZ

Belltrees Grove

SW162LA

Leigham Close

SW162QZ

Etherstone Green

SW162BQ

Gleneldon Road

SW162QX

Springwell Road

SW162RJ

Leigham Court Road

SW162TA

Gracefield Gardens

SW162XW

Harborough Road

SW162DS

Leigham Avenue

SW162XA

Woodleigh Gardens

SW161DT

Streatham High Road

SW161EQ

Streatham High Road

SW162AJ

Francis Barber Close

SW162BU

Wellfield Road

SW162NA

Streatham Wells

SW162QD

Namba Roy Close

SW162QJ

Fawcett Close

SW162QY

Etherstone Road

SW162RB

Leigham Court Road

SW161PS

Streatham High Road

SW162AG

Woodland Mews

SW162BE

Gleneldon Road

SW161HE

Streatham High Road

SW162UN

Sunnyhill Road

SW161EH

Streatham High Road

SW162TS

Gracefield Gardens

SW162XG

Peregrine Court

SW161DJ

Streatham High Road

SW161EY

Streatham High Road

SW161PJ

Streatham High Road

SW162BY

Wellfield Road

SW162DP

Leigham Avenue

SW162RW

Leigham Close

SW162XR

Valley Road

SW161EE

Streatham High Road

SW161HD

Streatham High Road

SW162ST

Gracefield Gardens

SW162DR

Leigham Avenue

SW162QP

Leigham Court Road

SW161EZ

Streatham High Road

SW162RG

Leigham Court Road

SW162XD

Ivyday Grove

SW162QH

Leigham Court Road

SW162UY

Leithcote Gardens

SW161HA

Streatham High Road

SW162PS

Leigham Avenue

SW162XP

Harborough Road

SW162PJ

Leigham Court Road

SW162QG

Leithcote Path

SW162PX

Leigham Avenue

SW162RH

Felbridge Close

SW162BT

Wellfield Road

SW162UX

Leithcote Gardens

SW162HR

Valleyfield Road

SW162SW

Pendennis Road

SW162SZ

Gracefield Gardens

SW162SS

Pendennis Road

SW162UB

South Oak Road

SW161EG

Streatham High Road

SW162PY

Leigham Avenue

SW162QR

Leigham Court Road

SW162RN

Leigham Court Road

SW162XT

Valley Road

SW162SX

Woodleigh Gardens

SW162UR

Angles Road

SW162XL

Valley Road

SW162AH

Well Close

SW162LD

Blytheswood Place

SW162TN

Leigham Avenue

SW162RA

Etherstone Road

SW162UP

Angles Road

SW161EF

Streatham High Road

SW162QA

Leigham Court Road

SW162RR

Leigham Court Road

SW162TH

Leigham Avenue

SW161DG

Streatham High Road

SW161PW

Streatham High Road

SW162DE

Madeira Road

SW162LZ

Curtis Field Road

SW161DR

Leigham Hall Parade

SW162BP

Wellfield Road

SW162DD

Madeira Road

SW162PH

Leigham Court Road

SW162XN

Valley Road

SW162UD

South Oak Road

SW162SY

Woodleigh Gardens

SW162RE

Leigham Court Road

SW162UL

Sunnyhill Road

SW162TF

James Boswell Close

SW162TB

Samuel Johnson Close

SW162TR

Gracefield Gardens

SW162TY

Conifer Gardens

SW162SP

Pendennis Road

SW162TQ

Leigham Avenue

SW162HU

Valleyfield Road

SW162RQ

Leigham Court Road

SW162PR

Leigham Avenue

Data Sources

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