Postcode SW2 4BL 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 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Woodfield Recreation Ground.
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.
Streatham Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Streatham Hill is £75,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW2 4BL.
Streatham Hill near SW2 4BL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Woodfield Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Woodfield Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Kirkstall Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Kirkstall Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £1,525,000 | £733 |
| Terraced | 25 | £910,000 | £778 |
| Flats | 108 | £520,000 | £730 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 4BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 37, Salford Road, London, SW2 4BL | Flats | Leasehold | £767,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 22, Salford Road, London, SW2 4BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 45A, Criffel Avenue, London, SW2 4BW | Flats | Leasehold | £650,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2026 | 120, Telford Avenue, London, SW2 4XQ | Flats | Leasehold | £712,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 124, Telford Avenue, London, SW2 4XQ | Flats | Leasehold | £760,000 |
In the SW2 4BL postcode area, located within Streatham Hill, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 4BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cozy Corner | St Andrews Mews, Lambeth, SW12 0SA | Walking directions to Cozy Corner |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 63-69 Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PB | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Streatham Hill, Lambeth, SW2 4RU | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.3 mi | The Cooperative | 176-178 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RU | Walking directions to The Cooperative |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 47A Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 4BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kita Ogden
Streatham Hill West & Thornton - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Bryant
Streatham Hill West & Thornton - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW2 4BL 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.
The median sale price around SW2 4BL in Streatham Hill is £618,000 (about £739 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 4BL, including Telferscot Primary School (Outstanding), St Bede's Catholic Infant School (Good) and The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 4BL is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 535 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW2 4BL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW2 4BL 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).