Postcode insights

SW2 3AB

Amesbury Avenue

Streatham Hill East

Property search →

Interactive map showing SW2 3AB and surrounding area

Loading map…

Detailed insights for SW2 3AB

Overview

Postcode SW2 3AB is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Hill East ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Streatham Hill area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Streatham Hill is £75,500 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hillside Gardens Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
44.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Streatham Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,844 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Streatham Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 44 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.3%

Approximately 44.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Streatham Hill is £75,500 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 125 ft away from SW2 3AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Streatham Hill near SW2 3AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 3AB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.8 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.9 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 3AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHillside Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillside Gardens Park
0.3 miPalace Road Nature GardensSmallWalking directions to Palace Road Nature Gardens
0.5 miKirkstall GardensSmallWalking directions to Kirkstall Gardens

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
15,063.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.13(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.44(-54%)
Vehicle crime
6.74(-28%)
Other theft
4.66(-59%)
Drugs
4.15(-33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
139
38.83%
Caribbean
50
13.97%
Other White
46
12.85%
African
26
7.26%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
5.59%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
168
53.5%
No qualifications
59
18.79%
Level 3 (A level)
37
11.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
9.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
3.82%
Total 16+ residents: 314

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
68
43.04%
Owns with a mortgage
40
25.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
20.89%
Owns outright
13
8.23%
Other social rented
2
1.27%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Streatham Hill East

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£620
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£330K – £640K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £620 per square foot) in Streatham Hill East area, with individual transactions ranging from £186,500 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streatham Hill East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached15£1,065,000£626
Terraced21£815,000£648
Flats85£385,500£604

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Streatham Hill East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Hill East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£318,000£830,000£800,000
2017£395,000£905,000£757,500
2018£400,000£815,500£817,500
2019£381,000£825,500£810,000
2020£415,000£882,500£730,000
2021£417,500£900,000£801,000
2022£405,000£1,015,000£807,500
2023£422,000£970,000£696,500
2024£410,000£857,500£800,000
2025£370,000£890,000£710,375
2026£420,000£1,013,500£938,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Hill East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Hill East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£610£526£560
2017£665£658£555
2018£613£568£547
2019£603£560£576
2020£599£506£494
2021£592£657£572
2022£602£686£611
2023£628£661£552
2024£624£542£617
2025£599£623£649
2026£616£760£637
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Hill East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Streatham Hill East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 2026156, Amesbury Avenue, London, SW2 3ABFlatsLeasehold£500,000
19 Dec 2025128, Amesbury Avenue, London, SW2 3ABFlatsLeasehold£488,000
07 Aug 2025142, Amesbury Avenue, London, SW2 3ABFlatsLeasehold£522,500
01 Aug 202592, Amesbury Avenue, London, SW2 3ABFlatsLeasehold£595,000
22 May 2026Flat 2, 15, Amesbury Avenue, London, SW2 3AEFlatsLeasehold£515,000

Schools

In the SW2 3AB postcode area, located within Streatham Hill, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 3AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Livity SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableMaypole School (Leigham Court)Other independent special school

N/A

0.3 miAll-throughDunraven SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 3AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 3AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Cooperative176-178 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RUWalking directions to The Cooperative
0.2 miM&S FoodhallStreatham Hill, Lambeth, SW2 4RUWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.2 miSainsbury's Local47A Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miTesco Express42-50 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1DAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miMieszko13-17 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1DSWalking directions to Mieszko

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW2 3AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amelia Shoebridge

Streatham Hill East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Martin Richard Abrams

Streatham Hill East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Steve Reed

Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyStreatham and Croydon NorthE14001527
WardStreatham Hill EastE05014113
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Streatham HillE02000643
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 026CE01003135
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 3AB

Is SW2 3AB (Streatham Hill) safe?

The area around SW2 3AB records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SW2 3AB?

The median sale price around SW2 3AB in Streatham Hill is £470,000 (about £620 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 3AB?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 3AB, including The Livity School (Good), Maypole School (Leigham Court) and Dunraven School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 3AB?

The closest station to SW2 3AB is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 275 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW2 3AB?

SW2 3AB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,844 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW2 3AB (Streatham Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW2 3AB is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Amelia Shoebridge (Green Party) and Martin Richard Abrams (Green Party).