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Streatham Wells

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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Streatham Wells Population

9,757

Population density

10,268.4 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

48.68(+81%)

Violence and sexual offences

35.67(+15%)

Other theft

11.58(+1%)

Vehicle crime

8.2(-12%)

Public order

7.28(+8%)

London average

Demographics

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

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

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 139 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 in Streatham Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£1,350,000	£1,350,000	£1,350,000	£1,350,000	£1,350,000
Flats	112	£397,500	£261,650	£345,000	£475,000	£639,500
Semi-Detached	10	£739,750	£493,250	£630,500	£888,750	£1,231,331
Terraced	16	£720,000	£601,500	£662,500	£803,750	£943,750

10 years median price trend in Streatham Wells

All postcodes in Streatham Wells

SW161PR

Astoria Parade

SW161DN

Streatham High Road

SW162SS

Pendennis Road

SW162LZ

Curtis Field Road

SW162TJ

Leigham Avenue

SW162DR

Leigham Avenue

SW162TG

Leigham Avenue

SW162RG

Leigham Court Road

SW161EZ

Streatham High Road

SW162AP

Hearn Place

SW162NA

Streatham Wells

SW162LF

Curtis Field Road

SW162RE

Leigham Court Road

SW162QA

Leigham Court Road

SW162QG

Leithcote Path

SW162RJ

Leigham Court Road

SW161DL

Streatham High Road

SW161PJ

Streatham High Road

SW162QS

Normington Close

SW162UP

Angles Road

SW162UU

Angles Road

SW162HY

Belltrees Grove

SW162BX

Gleneldon Road

SW162HS

Valleyfield Road

SW162RB

Leigham Court Road

SW161EQ

Streatham High Road

SW162RF

Leigham Court Road

SW162QX

Springwell Road

SW162UB

South Oak Road

SW162SY

Woodleigh Gardens

SW162BY

Wellfield Road

SW162XW

Harborough Road

SW162AE

Valley Road

SW162QY

Etherstone Road

SW162UD

South Oak Road

SW162UY

Leithcote Gardens

SW162QR

Leigham Court Road

SW162PT

Leigham Avenue

SW162DA

Grasmere Road

SW162QU

Springwell Road

SW162BG

Valley Road

SW162UR

Angles Road

SW162HW

Oakdale Road

SW161EF

Streatham High Road

SW161EG

Streatham High Road

SW162QB

Leigham Court Road

SW162TQ

Leigham Avenue

SW162HR

Valleyfield Road

SW162SR

Pendennis Road

SW161PG

Shrubbery Road

SW162DG

Madeira Road

SW162DL

Colyton Lane

SW161DJ

Streatham High Road

SW162PY

Leigham Avenue

SW162QJ

Fawcett Close

SW162TZ

Newcombe Gardens

SW162TE

Curtis Field Road

SW161HA

Streatham High Road

SW162UE

Streatham Wells

SW162XT

Valley Road

SW162XE

Ivyday Grove

SW162XG

Peregrine Court

SW162SN

Pinfold Road

SW162PL

Leigham Court Road

SW162PG

Leigham Court Road

SW162TW

Gracefield Gardens

SW162HZ

Belltrees Grove

SW162SX

Woodleigh Gardens

SW162ST

Gracefield Gardens

SW162BU

Wellfield Road

SW162TT

Gracefield Gardens

SW162TH

Leigham Avenue

Data Sources

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

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

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Area Profile

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Economics

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