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SW2 4HS

Kirkstall Gardens

Streatham Hill West & Thornton

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Overview

Postcode SW2 4HS 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% 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 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rush Common.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,990 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.1%

Approximately 17.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW2 4HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North near SW2 4HS 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 4HS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
1 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 4HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRush CommonMediumWalking directions to Rush Common
0.4 miHolmewood GardensSmallWalking directions to Holmewood Gardens
0 miKirkstall GardensSmallWalking directions to Kirkstall Gardens

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
10,618.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.45(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.23(-73%)
Other theft
6.03(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.22(-26%)
Vehicle crime
4.22(-55%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
130
41.94%
Other White
38
12.26%
Caribbean
34
10.97%
African
22
7.1%
Other
15
4.84%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
58.69%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.9%
No qualifications
30
11.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.79%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
32.52%
Owns with a mortgage
33
26.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
21.14%
Other social rented
16
13.01%
Social rents from council
5
4.07%
Total households: 123

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 4HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 4HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 202617, Kirkstall Gardens, London, SW2 4HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,000,000
13 Jun 202533, Kirkstall Gardens, London, SW2 4HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£825,000
02 May 20255, Kirkstall Gardens, London, SW2 4HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£855,050
06 Feb 2026Flat A, 83, Kirkstall Road, London, SW2 4HEFlatsLeasehold£557,825
22 Aug 202547, Kirkstall Road, London, SW2 4HESemi-DetachedFreehold£1,130,000

Schools

In the SW2 4HS postcode area, located within Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 4HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryTelferscot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 4HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCozy CornerSt Andrews Mews, Lambeth, SW12 0SAWalking directions to Cozy Corner
0.2 miTesco Express30A Streatham Place, London, SW2 4QYWalking directions to Tesco Express
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 miBudgens63-69 Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PBWalking 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 4HS, 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 022AE01003136
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 4HS

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

The area around SW2 4HS records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 4HS?

The median sale price around SW2 4HS 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 4HS?

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

What is the nearest station to SW2 4HS?

The closest station to SW2 4HS is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 633 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW2 4HS?

SW2 4HS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,990 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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