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SW2 4PA

Sternhold Avenue

Streatham Hill West & Thornton

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Detailed insights for SW2 4PA

Overview

Postcode SW2 4PA is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Hill West & Thornton area 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 median sale price in Streatham Hill West & Thornton is £620,050 (around £761 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £445,000 and £783,750. The nearest station is Streatham Hill, about 0 miles away. There are 12 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
12.2%
Connectivity
9/10
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 England, 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

12.2%

Approximately 12.2% 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 27 ft away from SW2 4PA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 4PA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.9 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham
1 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
7,027 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
128
41.03%
Other White
62
19.87%
Other
28
8.97%
African
21
6.73%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
4.17%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
154
57.68%
No qualifications
42
15.73%
Level 3 (A level)
29
10.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
4.87%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
35.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
27.83%
Owns outright
25
21.74%
Social rents from council
8
6.96%
Other social rented
6
5.22%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Streatham Hill West & Thornton

Median price: £620,050
Price per sq ft: £761
Sales (last 12 months): 147
Typical range (middle 50%): £445K – £784K

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £620,050 (about £761 per square foot) in Streatham Hill West & Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £1,750,000.

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-Detached8£1,265,000£694
Terraced26£870,000£797
Flats113£557,825£739

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£548,000£1,032,500£1,059,223
2026£562,500£1,325,000£867,500
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£690£736£816
2026£766£666£855
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 4PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 4PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jun 2026174B, Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RUFlatsLeasehold£400,000
30 Jan 2026Apartment 15, 3, Gaumont Place, London, SW2 4FZFlatsLeasehold£450,000
04 Nov 2025Apartment 36, 3, Gaumont Place, London, SW2 4FZFlatsLeasehold£702,000
10 Aug 2026Apartment 16, 4, Gaumont Place, London, SW2 4GAFlatsLeasehold£475,000
10 Mar 2026Apartment 27, 4, Gaumont Place, London, SW2 4GAFlatsLeasehold£457,500

Schools

In the SW2 4PA postcode area, located within Streatham Hill, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SW2 4PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableThe Livity SchoolCommunity special school
0.4 miNot applicableMaypole School (Leigham Court)Other independent special school
0.4 miAll-throughDunraven SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW2 4PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 4PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Cooperative176-178 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RUWalking directions to The Cooperative
0.1 miM&S FoodhallStreatham Hill, Lambeth, SW2 4RUWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.1 miTesco Express42-50 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1DAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miBudgens63-69 Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PBWalking directions to Budgens
0.1 miMieszko13-17 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1DSWalking directions to Mieszko

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 4PA, 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 4PA

Is SW2 4PA (Streatham Hill) safe?

The area around SW2 4PA 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SW2 4PA?

The median sale price around SW2 4PA in Streatham Hill West & Thornton is £620,050 (about £761 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 4PA?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 4PA, including The Livity School (Good), Maypole School (Leigham Court) (Good) and Dunraven School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SW2 4PA?

The closest station to SW2 4PA is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 40 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW2 4PA?

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

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