Postcode SW2 4SA is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham St Leonard's ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Streatham Central area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Streatham Central is £76,121 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Woodfield Recreation Ground.
Streatham Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,379 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Streatham Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Streatham Central is £76,121 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 1 ft away from SW2 4SA.
Streatham Central near SW2 4SA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Woodfield Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Woodfield Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Kirkstall Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Kirkstall Gardens |
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £613 per square foot) in Streatham St Leonard's area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £3,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £2,700,000 | £838 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £1,070,000 | £573 |
| Terraced | 30 | £880,000 | £640 |
| Flats | 138 | £400,000 | £603 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £387,500 | £1,121,000 | £623,625 |
| 2017 | £1,480,000 | £387,500 | £989,000 | £780,000 |
| 2018 | £1,409,000 | £400,000 | £1,226,500 | £730,000 |
| 2019 | £838,000 | £380,000 | £1,035,000 | £631,000 |
| 2020 | £1,465,000 | £441,025 | £980,000 | £805,000 |
| 2021 | £1,745,000 | £420,000 | £1,133,750 | £903,250 |
| 2022 | £1,681,500 | £438,000 | £1,222,500 | £855,000 |
| 2023 | £1,925,000 | £415,000 | £645,000 | £790,500 |
| 2024 | £2,175,000 | £403,750 | £1,097,500 | £900,000 |
| 2025 | £1,740,000 | £403,200 | £1,260,000 | £802,000 |
| 2026 | — | £400,000 | £1,000,000 | £865,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £619 | £491 | £579 |
| 2017 | £537 | £641 | £468 | £603 |
| 2018 | £557 | £594 | £647 | £544 |
| 2019 | £539 | £587 | £539 | £551 |
| 2020 | £547 | £635 | £496 | £554 |
| 2021 | £677 | £622 | £600 | £633 |
| 2022 | £644 | £615 | £620 | £605 |
| 2023 | £782 | £617 | £641 | £594 |
| 2024 | £792 | £664 | £704 | £611 |
| 2025 | £750 | £605 | £729 | £637 |
| 2026 | — | £628 | £565 | £672 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 4SA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 7, Ellacott Mews, London, SW16 1EL | Terraced | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Flat A, 157, Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PF | Flats | Leasehold | £650,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 181, Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PF | Flats | Leasehold | £759,500 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 109, Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PF | Flats | Leasehold | £312,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 107B, Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PF | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 |
In the SW2 4SA postcode area, located within Streatham Central, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 4SA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 63-69 Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PB | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Cozy Corner | St Andrews Mews, Lambeth, SW12 0SA | Walking directions to Cozy Corner |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 42-50 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1DA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Cooperative | 176-178 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RU | Walking directions to The Cooperative |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Streatham Hill, Lambeth, SW2 4RU | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
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 4SA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW2 4SA records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around SW2 4SA in Streatham Central is £440,000 (about £613 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 4SA, including Telferscot Primary School (Outstanding), Streatham & Clapham High School and London Park School Clapham. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 4SA is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 487 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW2 4SA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,379 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 4SA is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election.