Streatham

Once known as ‘the hamlet on the street’, property for sale in Streatham is in demand. No longer a hamlet, quick sales are virtually guaranteed, as this once small Surrey village has transformed into a large, bustling suburb of London. The ‘street’ in question was a road from the capital Londinium to the coast near Portslade and is now known as the A23, the main road from London to Gatwick Airport and Brighton. Part of the London Borough of Lambeth, Streatham is a town of contrast where many cultural groups have made a home.

Own a home in historic Streatham

With three train stations in the town property for sale in Streatham is in high demand with commuters. A home in Streatham means you’re only fifteen minutes from Victoria Station and twenty minutes from London Bridge. Around eight bus routes serve the high street providing links to most parts of London including the centre. A rich heritage means many of the buildings and streets have historic interest, from Christ Church a grade 1 listed building to Park Hill former residence of Sir Henry Tate, benefactor of the London Tate Gallery. Those looking at house sales in Streatham will also benefit from over 70 acres of open space in which to spend their leisure time, including Rookery Gardens at the top of Streatham Common.

House sales more affordable in Streatham than adjoining areas

Streatham is a major shopping area within Lambeth, with over three hundred shops along the length of the high road, so if you don’t like to travel far from home to shop this is an ideal place for you. Property for sale in Streatham varies from handsome Victorian and Edwardian houses to 1930s apartment blocks and 1920’s terraced housing. House sales in Streatham have tended to be more affordable than in adjoining areas and its proximity to London has always made it a location popular with commuters.

Notable features and facilities available in Streatham include:

• Streatham Hill Theatre built in 1928 and the Locarno Dance Hall in 1929
• The Rookery public gardens
• Streatham High Road, at 2km believed to be the longest high road in Europe
• Train services from Streatham’s three stations, links to London Bridge and City Thameslink, eight bus routes that serve the High Road, with links to most parts of London, including Central London.
• Streatham Annual Arts festival
• Streatham's parish church, St Leonard's, which dates back to Saxon times
• Hospitals including St Georges, Bolingbroke and other private hospitals
• Schools including 62 State primary schools, 11 State Secondary School
• Sports facilities and teams including well known, Crystal Palace Football Club and Streatham Redskins Ice hockey team.