Living in Streatham

A bustling residential suburb, Streatham is a sprawling district in South London that is home to over 57,000 people from all walks of life. It’s an idyllic place for students or young professionals that want to have the university lifestyle but further away from the expensive hustle and bustle of the City centre. The area offers a blend of great shopping spots, restaurants, cafes and excellent transport links.

Area key takeouts

Safe area

Young community

Excellent amenities

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Streatham in a snapshot

1

The population of Streatham have regenerated the area into a place to call home. Projects like the regeneration of the Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre and the environmental improvements are what make Streatham a positive place to live.

2

Streatham doesn’t yet have an underground tube station, however the area boasts three, yes three, train stations. Streatham, Streatham Hill and Streatham Common, all situated on Streatham High Road and within walking distance of each other.

3

With many different sporting facilities, Streatham is full of activities for you to try and love. From Streatham Park, Wigmore Lawn Tennis Club and the Ice and Leisure Centre, Streatham is a place of getting active and having fun doing it.

Demographic

Mixed age community, Families, Young Professionals, Students

Attributes

Excellent shopping areas, Transport links, Places to walk, Sporting and Leisure facilities

Safety

Streatham was ranked the safest place within the Lambeth borough with a safe and welcoming reputation

Welcome to Streatham

A neighbourhood rich with culture and vibrancy, with a welcoming community to students and young professionals, these are our top picks for Streatham.

Home to Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre

If you fancy trying ice skating, for fun or professionally, then now is the time! Streatham is home to the Ice and Leisure Centre which was reopened in 2013 after a major redevelopment project took place. The Ice Arena is the only Olympic sized ice rink in the city and home to the Streatham RedHawks, an ice hockey team originally founded in 1932. Not only does the centre have an ice rink but also a dedicated HIIT Studio and Hot Yoga Studio, if ice skating isn’t your thing.

A short walk to The Rookery Gardens

Tucked away in the middle of Streatham Common is a hidden gem formally known as The Rookery Gardens. The Rookery is a quaint, quiet garden with a pond and flower and herb beds, perfect for a peaceful afternoon reading or catching up with friends. Alongside the gardens is the Rookery Cafe, which is a dog-friendly spot that serves brunch, cakes and coffee.

Home to Streatham High Road

The main shopping hub of Streatham is the Streatham High Road which is 1.8 miles long and is claimed to be the longest high street in Europe, so you can imagine there’s a lot of shops to browse. The street has the perfect blend of being traditional takeaways, pubs and cultural eats mixed with trendy, up market coffee and brunch spots. It’s an ideal shopping place for those who don’t want to venture into the busy city centre.

Streatham

Amenities

Supermarkets
Sainsbury's , Streatham Supermarket , MFC Supermarket , Tesco
Gyms
The Gym Group , Virgin Active , Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre , Energie Fitness

Universities

South Thames College
The BRIT School
London South Bank University Croydon

Transport Links

Train Stations
Streatham, Streatham Hill, Streatham Common Train Station - Southern Railway
Bus Services
50, 59, 133, 159, 255, 333, 417

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Cost of living in the area (The ‘boring’ part but we’ve crunched the numbers so you don’t have to)

Monthly Rent Average

House

£2,000

Per month, based on 3 bedroom property

Halls

£682

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£100

Per month

Wifi

£31.00

Per month

Council Tax

£1,061

Per year

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

80 Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

20 Mbps

5G/4G

Average Coverage

EE and Three for 5G only, based on all major phone networks

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£5.00

Gym Membership

£33.99

Per month

Weekly Food Shop

£25.00

The best spots in Streatham

For Coffee

Brooks & Gao

A trendy coffee and brunch spot that also sells Spanish, French and Italian produce

For Drinks

The Bull

A local pub that offers a classic menu, craft beer and cocktails

For Culture

Streatham Tate Library

One of the several historical libraries of London opened in 1890 with a wide range of books and study spaces

For Food

Crazyburgerz

A trendy burger joint with a passion for great delicious food and drinks

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Frequently asked questions about Streatham

Is Streatham a safe place to live?

Yes, Streatham has one of the lowest crime rates within the borough of Lambeth. Not only that, it's an incredibly welcoming community that is proud of it's roots and culture. Many students and young professionals that live here feel safe at night since there's a lot of bars and nightlife that is open later.

What are the transport links like in Streatham?

Streatham unfortunately doesn't have an underground station, yet. However with what it lacks in underground stations, it makes up for in train stations. Streatham has three train stations overall; Streatham, Streatham Hill and Streatham Common, all operated by Southern Railway. If you are wanting to get the tube, Streatham is surrounded by areas that have tube stations, like Tooting, Colliers Wood and Crystal Palace. If the railway isn't your transport of choice then Streatham has plenty of services that will take you all over London.

What sporting facilities and gyms are in Streatham?

If you're into sports and the gym, you're in luck, Streatham has fantastic facilities for any sport you can think of. There are plenty of gyms to choose from with many of them offering student memberships so you can spend a little extra on a takeaway. There is the Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre that has loads of amenities from an ice rink, HIIT studio, cardio gym and swimming pool, the Wigmore Tennis Club is you think you're the next Wimbledon star and of course, the Tooting Bec Lido for a spot of outdoor swimming.

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