Postcode SW2 3HL 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 Streatham Hill, about 0.5 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.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,311 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.5% 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.
The average income per household in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £79,746 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 322 ft away from SW2 3HL.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus near SW2 3HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Hillside Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Hillside Gardens Park |
| 0.3 mi | Palace Road Nature Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Palace Road Nature Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £1,065,000 | £626 |
| Terraced | 21 | £815,000 | £648 |
| Flats | 85 | £385,500 | £604 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | 88, Hillside Road, London, SW2 3HP | Flats | Leasehold | £515,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 101, Kingsmead Road, London, SW2 3HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £1,315,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Flat 1, 65A, Kingsmead Road, London, SW2 3HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 107, Kingsmead Road, London, SW2 3HZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,600,000 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | 105, Kingsmead Road, London, SW2 3HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £1,075,000 |
In the SW2 3HL postcode area, located within Leigham Vale & Royal Circus, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 3HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Vale Newsagency | Leigham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 2JH | Walking directions to Vale Newsagency |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 120 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RW | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 41 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TP | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 47A Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 178 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW2 3HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amelia Shoebridge
Streatham Hill East - Elected 7 May 2026
Martin Richard Abrams
Streatham Hill East - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW2 3HL records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around SW2 3HL in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £470,000 (about £620 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 3HL, including Streatham Wells Primary (Outstanding), Hitherfield Primary School (Good) and Fenstanton Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 3HL is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 766 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW2 3HL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,311 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW2 3HL 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).