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SW2 4BE

Salford Road

Streatham Hill West & Thornton

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Overview

Postcode SW2 4BE 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 Streatham Hill area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Woodfield Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Streatham Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,617 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Streatham Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.8%

Approximately 19.8% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 327 ft away from SW2 4BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Streatham Hill near SW2 4BE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 4BE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.9 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 4BE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWoodfield Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Woodfield Recreation Ground
0.3 miKirkstall GardensSmallWalking directions to Kirkstall Gardens

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
17,883.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
58.14(+116%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.51(+50%)
Shoplifting
18.6(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.21(+201%)
Vehicle crime
14.88(+59%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
119
47.79%
Other White
37
14.86%
African
22
8.84%
Caribbean
18
7.23%
Indian
9
3.61%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
71.56%
Level 3 (A level)
20
9.48%
No qualifications
13
6.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
4.27%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
42.34%
Owns with a mortgage
35
31.53%
Other social rented
16
14.41%
Owns outright
6
5.41%
Social rents from council
6
5.41%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Streatham Hill West & Thornton

Median price£618,000
Price per sq ft£739
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£414K – £783K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £618,000 (about £739 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
Terraced25£910,000£778
Flats108£520,000£730

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 4BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 4BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Apr 2026The First Floor Flat At, 61, Salford Road, London, SW2 4BEFlatsLeasehold£600,000
03 Dec 2025Flat 5, 66, Salford Road, London, SW2 4BGFlatsLeasehold£375,000
03 Dec 202576, Salford Road, London, SW2 4BGFlatsLeasehold£505,000
24 Oct 2025Flat 4, 50, Salford Road, London, SW2 4BGFlatsLeasehold£490,000
23 Oct 2025Flat 3, 66, Salford Road, London, SW2 4BGFlatsLeasehold£225,000

Schools

In the SW2 4BE postcode area, located within Streatham Hill, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 4BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryTelferscot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableThe White House Preparatory School & Woodentops KindergartenOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 4BE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 4BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBudgens63-69 Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PBWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miCozy CornerSt Andrews Mews, Lambeth, SW12 0SAWalking directions to Cozy Corner
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
0.3 miTesco Express42-50 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1DAWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 4BE, 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)Streatham HillE02000643
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 026BE01003131
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 4BE

Is SW2 4BE (Streatham Hill) safe?

The area around SW2 4BE records about 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4BE?

The median sale price around SW2 4BE in Streatham Hill is £618,000 (about £739 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 4BE?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 4BE, including Telferscot Primary School (Outstanding), The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten and St Bede's Catholic Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 4BE?

The closest station to SW2 4BE is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 460 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW2 4BE?

SW2 4BE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,617 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW2 4BE (Streatham Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW2 4BE 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).