Postcode SW2 4RU 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Streatham Hill is £75,500 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Hillside Gardens Park.
Streatham Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,900 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Streatham Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Streatham Hill is £75,500 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from SW2 4RU.
Streatham Hill near SW2 4RU 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 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hillside Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Hillside Gardens Park |
| 0.4 mi | Palace Road Nature Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Palace Road Nature Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Kirkstall Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Kirkstall Gardens |
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 in Streatham Hill West & Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £2,125,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 116 | £549,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £1,127,500 |
| Terraced | 35 | £1,040,000 |
10 year median price trend in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
In the SW2 4RU postcode area, located within Streatham Hill, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 4RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Cooperative | 176-178 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RU | Walking directions to The Cooperative |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Streatham Hill, Lambeth, SW2 4RU | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 42-50 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1DA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 63-69 Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PB | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 47A Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW2 4RU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.