Postcode SW2 4HW 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 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rush Common.
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.
Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North is £65,753 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW2 4HW.
Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North near SW2 4HW 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| 1 mi | 2,3 | Clapham South | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rush Common | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.5 mi | Agnes Riley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Agnes Riley Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Holmewood Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Holmewood 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 4HW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 195, New Park Road, London, SW2 4HW | Terraced | Freehold | £1,040,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Flat 8, Vincent Court, 199, New Park Road, London, SW2 4HP | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | Flat 1, Vincent Court, 199, New Park Road, London, SW2 4HP | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 17, Kirkstall Gardens, London, SW2 4HR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,000,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 33, Kirkstall Gardens, London, SW2 4HR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £825,000 |
In the SW2 4HW postcode area, located within Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 4HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cozy Corner | St Andrews Mews, Lambeth, SW12 0SA | Walking directions to Cozy Corner |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 30A Streatham Place, London, SW2 4QY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 63-69 Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PB | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 41 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TP | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 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 4HW, 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 4HW 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.
The median sale price around SW2 4HW in Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North 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 4HW, 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.
The closest station to SW2 4HW is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 686 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW2 4HW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW2 4HW 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).