Auction House London’s Area Guide to Streatham

Auction House London’s Area Guide to Streatham

Auction House London has a number of interesting properties listed for auction throughout the City and surrounding areas. Our property auction experts are knowledgeable about the different areas of London, such as Streatham, and are sharing a series of London area guides to help investors make more informed decisions.

This latest addition to the Auction House London series focuses on Streatham, which is mostly within the London Borough of Lambeth with some parts reaching into the London Borough of Wandsworth. Streatham is a busy residential suburb with a lot of recreational options and a bustling high street, so there will often be plenty of interesting opportunities for investors seeking out residential or mixed-use investments.

Where is Streatham?

Streatham is located in south London, five miles directly south of Charing Cross. It is close to Brixton to the north, Norwood to the east, Norbury to the south, and Tooting Bec to the west. Streatham is easily accessed by road, with Streatham High Road becoming London Road on its way south to Croydon, as well as the A23 heading north towards central London.

Streatham features three railway stations in the form of Streatham, Streatham Common, and Streatham Hill, all within Zone 3 and served by the Southern rail service. There are no London Underground stations within Streatham itself, but both the Brixton tube station and Tooting Bec are both close by, served by the Victoria Line and the Northern Line respectively.

The history of Streatham

The name Streatham derives from the Old English for ‘hamlet on the street’, which would have been the original Roman road that has come to be known as the London to Brighton Way. A parish in the area that would become Streatham was first established during Saxon times and would undertake significant development during both the Roman and Norman conquests.

By the 17th century, the area had become a main coach road, which would eventually form the basis for the modern A23. Streatham’s urban development then massively accelerated after the opening of Streatham Hill railway station in the middle of the 19th century, with the 20th century seeing the area become something of an entertainment hub. In the 21st century, Streatham received significant funding from the Mayor of London’s Outer London Fund, which has helped renovate and revitalise the area.

What does the architecture and property market look like in Streatham?

Streatham features an interesting combination of building-styles, thanks to its somewhat stop-start development over the last couple of hundred years. Evidence of these architectural eras can be found all over the town.

Properties currently available in Streatham include a three-bedroom mid-terrace house on Hollman Gardens which includes a garage that has been converted into a study, and this three bedroom mid-terrace house on Woodmansterne Road. Potential investors into the area should also keep an eye out for unique opportunities, such as this single storey double garage/workshop to the Rear of 62 Dalmeny Avenue.

What are the amenities like in Streatham?

Streatham has a lot of amenities to serve the well populated area, including supermarkets and other grocery shopping options. The high street is a typically busy retail area, with lots of shops and other commercial ventures to explore.

There are plenty of pubs and restaurants featuring the likes of Asian, Italian and Middle Eastern dining, as well as music venues like the Hideaway jazz club. The Ice and Leisure Centre is a popular recreational building and features an Olympic-size ice-skating rink.

Open spaces in Streatham

There are several excellent open spaces in and around Streatham, including Streatham Common which is attached to the Rookery Gardens and Norwood Grove Recreation Ground. Norbury Park lies a little further south, while Tooting Commons is also close by and includes the Tooting Bec Lido.

What are the schools like in Streatham?

As a residentially populous area, Streatham boasts a good number of educational facilities for all ages. There are multiple primary schools such as Sunnyhill, Hitherfield and Streatham Wells, as well as the preparatory Broomwood Hall Lower School.

There are all-through school options in the form of the Dunraven School and Woodmansterne School, while dedicated secondary schools include the Bishop Thomas Grant School and the Streatham & Clapham High School.