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SW2 3SP

Wavertree Road

Streatham Hill East

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Detailed insights for SW2 3SP

Overview

Postcode SW2 3SP 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hillside Gardens Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Streatham Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,679 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Streatham Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.3%

Approximately 9.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW2 3SP.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 3SP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.7 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
1 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 3SP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHillside Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillside Gardens Park
0.4 miHolmewood GardensSmallWalking directions to Holmewood Gardens
0.1 miPalace Road Nature GardensSmallWalking directions to Palace Road Nature Gardens

Area Profile

Population
429
Population density
12,356.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.46(+10%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.42(-31%)
Vehicle crime
6.96(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.43(+13%)
Burglary
6.43(+18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
46.05%
Other White
75
17.44%
Caribbean
40
9.3%
African
21
4.88%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
3.95%
Total population: 430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
221
62.08%
Level 3 (A level)
45
12.64%
No qualifications
30
8.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
7.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
5.62%
Total 16+ residents: 356

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
32.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
27.78%
Owns outright
38
23.46%
Other social rented
12
7.41%
Shared ownership
7
4.32%
Total households: 162

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 3SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 2025Flat 2, 35, Wavertree Road, London, SW2 3SLFlatsLeasehold£690,000
09 Oct 2025Flat 2, 39, Wavertree Road, London, SW2 3SLFlatsLeasehold£575,000
05 Sept 20253, Normanhurst Road, London, SW2 3TATerracedFreehold£857,500
07 Nov 202528, Daysbrook Road, London, SW2 3THTerracedFreehold£1,110,000
24 Nov 2025Flat 5, 1, Arborfield Close, London, SW2 3NXFlatsLeasehold£332,000

Schools

In the SW2 3SP postcode area, located within Streatham Hill, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 3SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryStreatham Wells PrimaryAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryThe Orchard SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryFenstanton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 3SP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 3SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBudgens41 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TPWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miSainsbury's Local47A Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miM&S FoodhallStreatham Hill, Lambeth, SW2 4RUWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.3 miThe Cooperative176-178 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RUWalking directions to The Cooperative
0.4 miTesco Express42-50 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1DAWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3SP, 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 026AE01003130
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 3SP

Is SW2 3SP (Streatham Hill) safe?

The area around SW2 3SP records about 55 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SW2 3SP?

The median sale price around SW2 3SP 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 3SP?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 3SP, including Streatham Wells Primary (Outstanding), The Orchard School (Outstanding) and Fenstanton Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 3SP?

The closest station to SW2 3SP is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 565 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW2 3SP?

SW2 3SP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,679 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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