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SW2 4AH

Streatham Hill

Streatham Hill West & Thornton

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Detailed insights for SW2 4AH

Overview

Postcode SW2 4AH is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Hill West & Thornton ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North is £65,753 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rush Common.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,038 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28%

Approximately 28.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North is £65,753 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from SW2 4AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North near SW2 4AH 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 Streatham Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 4AH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.9 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 4AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRush CommonMediumWalking directions to Rush Common
0.2 miHolmewood GardensSmallWalking directions to Holmewood Gardens
0.4 miRush CommonSmallWalking directions to Rush Common

Area Profile

Population
239
Population density
11,715.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.38(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.14(-18%)
Other theft
7.59(-34%)
Vehicle crime
5.69(-39%)
Theft from the person
3.8(-59%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
53
22.27%
African
40
16.81%
Other White
40
16.81%
Other
25
10.5%
Caribbean
17
7.14%
Total population: 238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
38.83%
No qualifications
43
20.87%
Level 3 (A level)
29
14.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
10.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.77%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
45.76%
Social rents from council
21
17.8%
Owns with a mortgage
15
12.71%
Other social rented
12
10.17%
Owns outright
9
7.63%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Streatham Hill West & Thornton

Median price£617,750
Price per sq ft£737
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£416K – £781K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £617,750 (about £737 per square foot) in Streatham Hill West & Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £2,125,000.

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 West & Thornton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£1,525,000£733
Terraced24£870,000£771
Flats106£520,000£723

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Streatham Hill West & Thornton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Hill West & Thornton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£517,500£1,282,500£1,055,500
2017£550,000£910,000£1,000,000
2018£586,000£950,000£868,500
2019£587,500£1,275,500£1,015,000
2020£578,500£1,095,000£1,200,000
2021£588,750£1,171,250£1,172,500
2022£622,000£1,270,000£1,145,000
2023£563,350£857,500£1,182,500
2024£550,000£1,075,000£1,100,000
2025£520,000£1,032,500£1,049,612
2026£578,200£1,650,000£732,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Hill West & Thornton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Hill West & Thornton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£702£702£793
2017£724£637£739
2018£731£599£737
2019£710£618£701
2020£708£657£816
2021£738£754£799
2022£749£688£831
2023£765£770£838
2024£738£718£844
2025£681£736£822
2026£798£661£757
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Hill West & Thornton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Streatham Hill West & Thornton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 4AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 4AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025Flat 12, Beaumont Court, 5, Streatham Place, London, SW2 4PYFlatsLeasehold£142,500
28 Jul 2025Flat 2, Beaumont Court, 5, Streatham Place, London, SW2 4PYFlatsLeasehold£285,000
16 Jul 2025Flat 2, 11A, Streatham Place, London, SW2 4PYFlatsLeasehold£280,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 5, 11A, Streatham Place, London, SW2 4PYFlatsLeasehold£320,000
25 Feb 2026Flat 3, 11, Montrell Road, London, SW2 4QDFlatsLeasehold£155,000

Schools

In the SW2 4AH postcode area, located within Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 4AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChrist Church, Streatham Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRichard Atkins Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryHolmewood Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 4AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 4AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local266-270 Brixton HIll, London, SW2 1HPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miTesco Express30A Streatham Place, London, SW2 4QYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miNeway Supermarket33-35 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DUWalking directions to Neway Supermarket
0.2 miAiry Food & Wine21 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DUWalking directions to Airy Food & Wine
0.2 miBudgens41 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TPWalking directions to Budgens

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 4AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kita Ogden

Streatham Hill West & Thornton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Matthew Bryant

Streatham Hill West & Thornton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

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
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill NorthE02000639
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 022BE01003137
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 4AH

Is SW2 4AH (Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North) safe?

The area around SW2 4AH records about 75 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW2 4AH?

The median sale price around SW2 4AH in Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North is £617,750 (about £737 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 4AH?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 4AH, including Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School (Good), Richard Atkins Primary School (Good) and Holmewood Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 4AH?

The closest station to SW2 4AH is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 746 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW2 4AH?

SW2 4AH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,038 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW2 4AH (Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW2 4AH is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kita Ogden (Liberal Democrats) and Matthew Bryant (Liberal Democrats).