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SW2 3TX

Downton Avenue

Streatham Hill East

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Overview

Postcode SW2 3TX 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 0.4 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Leigham Vale & Royal Circus near SW2 3TX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 3TX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.6 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.8 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
9,312.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.41(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.91(-37%)
Vehicle crime
8.77(-6%)
Other theft
6.26(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.64(-1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
54.29%
Other White
61
18.71%
Caribbean
13
3.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
3.37%
Indian
10
3.07%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
172
66.67%
No qualifications
25
9.69%
Level 3 (A level)
20
7.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
5.04%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
43.75%
Owns with a mortgage
42
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.5%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.46%
Shared ownership
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

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 3TX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3TX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026115, Downton Avenue, London, SW2 3TXSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,152,000
30 Jan 2026121, Cricklade Avenue, London, SW2 3HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,250,000
25 Jul 2025157, Cricklade Avenue, London, SW2 3HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£795,000
20 Jun 2025121, Wavertree Road, London, SW2 3SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£760,000
26 Mar 2025147, Wavertree Road, London, SW2 3SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£788,500

Schools

In the SW2 3TX 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 3TX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryStreatham Wells PrimaryAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryCity Heights E-ACT AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFenstanton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 3TX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 3TX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBudgens41 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TPWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miSainsbury's Local47A Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miVale NewsagencyLeigham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 2JHWalking directions to Vale Newsagency
0.4 miM&S FoodhallStreatham Hill, Lambeth, SW2 4RUWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.4 miThe Cooperative176-178 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RUWalking directions to The Cooperative

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 3TX, 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 027DE01003134
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 3TX

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

The area around SW2 3TX 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.

What is the average house price near SW2 3TX?

The median sale price around SW2 3TX 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 3TX?

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

What is the nearest station to SW2 3TX?

The closest station to SW2 3TX is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 646 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW2 3TX?

SW2 3TX 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).

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

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