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SW2 3AY

Barcombe Avenue

Streatham Hill East

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Detailed insights for SW2 3AY

Overview

Postcode SW2 3AY 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 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 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
38.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Streatham Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,255 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% 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

38.4%

Approximately 38.4% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 150 ft away from SW2 3AY.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 3AY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.9 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 3AY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHillside Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillside Gardens Park
0.3 miPalace Road Nature GardensSmallWalking directions to Palace Road Nature Gardens
0.4 miKirkstall GardensSmallWalking directions to Kirkstall Gardens

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
14,349.8 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
112
34.78%
Other White
56
17.39%
Caribbean
33
10.25%
African
29
9.01%
Other
13
4.04%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
56.47%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.23%
No qualifications
32
11.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
7.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.4%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
51
36.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
27.54%
Owns with a mortgage
27
19.57%
Owns outright
13
9.42%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.17%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Streatham Hill East

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £472,500 (about £6,711 per square metre) in Streatham Hill East area, with individual transactions ranging from £186,500 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streatham Hill East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats85£400,000£6,630
Semi-Detached15£1,065,000£6,737
Terraced20£781,076£7,100

10 year median price trend in Streatham Hill East

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202597A, Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4UDOtherLeasehold£310,000
22 May 2026Flat 2, 15, Amesbury Avenue, London, SW2 3AEFlatsLeasehold£515,000
27 Mar 202683, Amesbury Avenue, London, SW2 3AETerracedFreehold£815,000
13 Mar 202627, Amesbury Avenue, London, SW2 3AETerracedFreehold£915,000
22 Dec 202561, Amesbury Avenue, London, SW2 3AETerracedFreehold£850,000

Schools

In the SW2 3AY postcode area, located within Streatham Hill, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 3AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Livity SchoolCommunity special school

Good

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

N/A

0.4 miAll-throughDunraven SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 3AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S FoodhallStreatham Hill, Lambeth, SW2 4RUWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.1 miThe Cooperative176-178 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RUWalking directions to The Cooperative
0.1 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 miBudgens41 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TPWalking directions to Budgens

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,303
Band B£1,520
Band C£1,737
Band D£1,954
Band E£2,388
Band F£2,822
Band G£3,257
Band H£3,908

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 3AY, 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 3AY

Is SW2 3AY (Streatham Hill) safe?

The area around SW2 3AY 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 3AY?

The median sale price around SW2 3AY in Streatham Hill is £472,500 (about £6,711 per square metre) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 3AY?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 3AY, 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 3AY?

The closest station to SW2 3AY is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 140 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW2 3AY?

SW2 3AY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,255 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW2 3AY 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.