Postcode SW2 4XB 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rush Common.
Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,038 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 122 ft away from SW2 4XB.
Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North near SW2 4XB 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rush Common | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.4 mi | Holmewood Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Holmewood Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Palace Road Nature Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Palace Road Nature 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 4XB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 1, Dunedin Mews, London, SW2 4AJ | Other | Freehold | £28,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Flat 16, Telford Court, Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RH | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 5, Telford Avenue, London, SW2 4XJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,320,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Flat 10, Wavertree Court, Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TL | Flats | Leasehold | £161,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Flat 5, Wavertree Court, Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TL | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 |
In the SW2 4XB postcode area, located within Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 4XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 41 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TP | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 47A Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Streatham Hill, Lambeth, SW2 4RU | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | The Cooperative | 176-178 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RU | Walking directions to The Cooperative |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 63-69 Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PB | Walking directions to Budgens |
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 4XB, 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 4XB records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 4XB 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 4XB, including Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School (Good), The Orchard School (Outstanding) and The Livity School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 4XB is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 420 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW2 4XB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,038 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 4XB 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).