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SW2 4PW

Sternhold Avenue

Streatham Hill West & Thornton

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Detailed insights for SW2 4PW

Overview

Postcode SW2 4PW 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 low crime levels, with around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below 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 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Woodfield Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Streatham Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,388 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Streatham Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.6%

Approximately 8.6% 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 223 ft away from SW2 4PW.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 4PW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.8 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 4PW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWoodfield Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Woodfield Recreation Ground
0.3 miKirkstall GardensSmallWalking directions to Kirkstall Gardens

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
16,060.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
9.5(-65%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.5(-69%)
Burglary
7.46(+36%)
Vehicle crime
4.07(-57%)
Other theft
4.07(-64%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
165
61.8%
Other White
47
17.6%
Irish
10
3.75%
Caribbean
9
3.37%
Other
7
2.62%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
183
79.91%
Level 3 (A level)
21
9.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
3.93%
No qualifications
8
3.49%
Other
4
1.75%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
40.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
32.03%
Owns outright
20
15.62%
Other social rented
7
5.47%
Social rents from council
4
3.12%
Total households: 128

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 4PW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 4PW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202576, Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PWTerracedLeasehold£742,500
21 Mar 202550, Criffel Avenue, London, SW2 4BNFlatsLeasehold£861,000
13 Mar 202544, Criffel Avenue, London, SW2 4BNTerracedLeasehold£780,000
03 Dec 202576, Salford Road, London, SW2 4BGFlatsLeasehold£505,000
03 Dec 2025Flat 5, 66, Salford Road, London, SW2 4BGFlatsLeasehold£375,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 4PW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTelferscot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 4PW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCozy CornerSt Andrews Mews, Lambeth, SW12 0SAWalking directions to Cozy Corner
0.2 miBudgens63-69 Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PBWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miThe Cooperative176-178 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RUWalking directions to The Cooperative
0.3 miM&S FoodhallStreatham Hill, Lambeth, SW2 4RUWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.4 miTesco Express42-50 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1DAWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 4PW, 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 026DE01003138
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 4PW

Is SW2 4PW (Streatham Hill) safe?

The area around SW2 4PW records about 31 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SW2 4PW?

The median sale price around SW2 4PW 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 4PW?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 4PW, 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.

What is the nearest station to SW2 4PW?

The closest station to SW2 4PW is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 544 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW2 4PW?

SW2 4PW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,388 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW2 4PW (Streatham Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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