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SW2 4BX

Ardwell Road

Streatham Hill West & Thornton

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Detailed insights for SW2 4BX

Overview

Postcode SW2 4BX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Palace Road Nature Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

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

18.4%

Approximately 18.4% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 108 ft away from SW2 4BX.

Flood risk

No risk

Streatham Hill near SW2 4BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 4BX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.9 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
1 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 4BX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPalace Road Nature GardensSmallWalking directions to Palace Road Nature Gardens
0.3 miKirkstall GardensSmallWalking directions to Kirkstall Gardens

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
32,150.5 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
114
37.87%
Other White
63
20.93%
Caribbean
35
11.63%
African
22
7.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
5.65%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
177
69.41%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.76%
No qualifications
16
6.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
5.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
4.71%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
87
55.06%
Owns with a mortgage
29
18.35%
Other social rented
27
17.09%
Shared ownership
6
3.8%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.53%
Total households: 158

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 4BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 4BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 2026Apartment 17, 1, Gaumont Place, London, SW2 4FXFlatsLeasehold£500,000
08 Jan 2026Apartment 28, 2, Gaumont Place, London, SW2 4FYFlatsLeasehold£475,000
12 Dec 2025Apartment 47, 2, Gaumont Place, London, SW2 4FYFlatsLeasehold£745,000
29 Aug 2025Apartment 7, 2, Gaumont Place, London, SW2 4FYFlatsLeasehold£350,000
28 Mar 2025Apartment 43, 2, Gaumont Place, London, SW2 4FYFlatsLeasehold£432,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 4BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Livity SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableMaypole School (Leigham Court)Other independent special school

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryStreatham Wells PrimaryAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 4BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miM&S FoodhallStreatham Hill, Lambeth, SW2 4RUWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.1 miThe Cooperative176-178 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RUWalking directions to The Cooperative
0.1 miSainsbury's Local47A Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miBudgens63-69 Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PBWalking directions to Budgens
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 4BX, 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 Introduced2018-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 4BX

Is SW2 4BX (Streatham Hill) safe?

The area around SW2 4BX 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 4BX?

The median sale price around SW2 4BX 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 4BX?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 4BX, including The Livity School (Good), Maypole School (Leigham Court) and Streatham Wells Primary (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 4BX?

The closest station to SW2 4BX is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 147 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW2 4BX?

SW2 4BX 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 4BX (Streatham Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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