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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 113 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
Flats89£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

SW162SN

Pinfold Road

SW162SR

Pendennis Road

SW162TU

Gracefield Gardens

SW162TP

Gracefield Gardens

SW162UT

Farm Avenue

SW162DA

Grasmere Road

SW162XS

Valley Road

SW162DJ

Broadash Close

SW162UG

Sunnyhill Road

SW162XH

Valley Road

SW162AP

Hearn Place

SW162HL

Oakdale Road

SW162BG

Valley Road

SW162PG

Leigham Court Road

SW162TW

Gracefield Gardens

SW161DS

Streatham High Road

SW161EA

Chalcot Mews

SW162HX

Valleyfield Road

SW162PT

Leigham Avenue

SW161DL

Streatham High Road

SW161EX

Leigham Avenue

SW162UH

Sunnyhill Road

SW162TL

Leigham Avenue

SW161PN

Streatham High Road

SW162AF

Valley Road

SW162PU

Leigham Avenue

SW161DX

Streatham High Road

SW161PR

Astoria Parade

SW162UZ

Ivyday Grove

SW162XU

Caroline Close

SW162LF

Curtis Field Road

SW162UW

Sunnyhill Road

SW162DL

Colyton Lane

SW162HS

Valleyfield Road

SW162DB

Madeira Road

SW162TJ

Leigham Avenue

SW162UU

Angles Road

SW162PE

Cherry Tree Drive

SW162RL

Leigham Court Road

SW162SU

Gracefield Gardens

SW162HT

Strathdale

SW162HY

Belltrees Grove

SW161DN

Streatham High Road

SW161PH

Streatham High Road

SW162QB

Leigham Court Road

SW162QS

Normington Close

SW162AE

Valley Road

SW162JA

Valleyfield Road

SW162TZ

Newcombe Gardens

SW162PQ

Dorchester Parade

SW162RD

Leigham Court Road

SW162UE

Streatham Wells

SW161PG

Shrubbery Road

SW162DG

Madeira Road

SW162HP

Oakdale Road

SW162JB

Benhurst Lane

SW162TX

Culverhouse Gardens

SW162XB

Leigh Orchard Close

SW162XE

Ivyday Grove

SW162PL

Leigham Court Road

SW162RF

Leigham Court Road

SW162TG

Leigham Avenue

SW162BJ

Sunnyhill Road

SW162DF

Madeira Road

SW162HW

Oakdale Road

SW162SL

Pinfold Road

SW162TE

Curtis Field Road

SW162BX

Gleneldon Road

SW162HJ

Oakdale Road

SW162PZ

Leigham Avenue

SW162TT

Gracefield Gardens

SW162UA

Milford Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.