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SW2 3EY

Christchurch Road

Streatham Hill East

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Overview

Postcode SW2 3EY is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Hill East ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Leigham Vale & Royal Circus area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £79,746 per year. The nearest station is Tulse Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hillside Gardens Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
35.5%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,500 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.5%

Approximately 35.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £79,746 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 125 ft away from SW2 3EY.

Flood risk

No risk

Leigham Vale & Royal Circus near SW2 3EY 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 Tulse Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 3EY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.6 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.8 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 3EY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHillside Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillside Gardens Park
0.2 miPalace Road Nature GardensSmallWalking directions to Palace Road Nature Gardens

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
10,294.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
57.37(+474%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.97(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.51(-35%)
Vehicle crime
11.47(+22%)
Public order
7.25(+7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
138
39.66%
Other White
53
15.23%
African
44
12.64%
Caribbean
35
10.06%
White and Black African (mixed)
16
4.6%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
137
51.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.18%
No qualifications
29
10.82%
Level 3 (A level)
28
10.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.46%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
40
28.37%
Owns with a mortgage
38
26.95%
Social rents from council
27
19.15%
Other social rented
23
16.31%
Owns outright
12
8.51%
Total households: 141

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 3EY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3EY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Sept 20252, Hillside Road, London, SW2 3EEDetachedFreehold£1,970,000
15 Oct 2025Hill View, Hillside Road, London, SW2 3EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,450,000
06 Mar 2025Flat C, 78, Christchurch Road, London, SW2 3DEFlatsLeasehold£365,000
30 Jan 202688, Coburg Crescent, London, SW2 3HUTerracedFreehold£595,000
08 Dec 2025125, Coburg Crescent, London, SW2 3HUTerracedFreehold£545,000

Schools

In the SW2 3EY postcode area, located within Leigham Vale & Royal Circus, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 3EY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryCity Heights E-ACT AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miPrimaryFenstanton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.1 miPrimaryStreatham Wells PrimaryAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 3EY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miT Jyde Minimarket198 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BUWalking directions to T Jyde Minimarket
0.3 miKC Supermarket200-202 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BUWalking directions to KC Supermarket
0.3 miCo-op Food178 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodNorwood Road, Lambeth, SE27 9AUWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miAR Norwood Food & Wine182 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AUWalking directions to AR Norwood Food & Wine

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 3EY, 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)Leigham Vale & Royal CircusE02000644
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 027CE01003133
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 3EY

Is SW2 3EY (Leigham Vale & Royal Circus) safe?

The area around SW2 3EY records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SW2 3EY?

The median sale price around SW2 3EY in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £470,000 (about £620 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 3EY?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 3EY, including City Heights E-ACT Academy (Good), Fenstanton Primary School (Requires improvement) and Streatham Wells Primary (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 3EY?

The closest station to SW2 3EY is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 601 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW2 3EY?

SW2 3EY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,500 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW2 3EY (Leigham Vale & Royal Circus) in Parliament and on the local council?

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