Living in Streatham

Situated mainly in the London Borough of Lambeth, with some areas falling into the London Borough of Wandsworth, the once looked down upon Streatham is fast becoming a popular area for first-time buyers, investors and families alike. Compared with nearby Balham, Clapham or Wandsworth, properties here offer more space and bigger gardens at more affordable prices. Despite appearing to be a fairly transitional area, there is a friendly feel to Streatham and a strong sense of community among longer-term residents.

Property in Streatham

A diverse range of property can be found in Streatham, from modern apartment buildings in the new Streatham Hub just off the High Road, to Art Deco apartment blocks and Victorian/Edwardian houses or conversion flats. The area surrounding the Streatham High Road/Mitcham Lane junction offers a wide range of conversion flats and some good value Edwardian family houses. Whatever your taste and budget, you are sure to find what you are looking for in Streatham.

Local Amenities in Streatham

As part of the ongoing redevelopment and investment in Streatham, the Streatham Hub opened its doors in 2013. The hub boasts a leisure centre complete with ice rink, 25-metre swimming pool, sports halls?and a fully equipped state-of-the art gym. The new development is also home to a Tesco Extra store. 

Local pubs and restaurants include The Earl Ferrers on Ellora Road, the Hideaway - a trendy restaurant and jazz bar on Empire Mews and The Manor Arms, a popular pub/restaurant that hosts regular quiz nights and serves up traditional Sunday Roasts. 

For nature lovers and families, Streatham Common is just a short distance away and provides access to a large green space with woodland and picnic areas perfect for relaxing in on sunny weekends.

Transport in Streatham

Public transport links in Streatham are excellent with three close by railway stations – Streatham, Streatham Hill and Streatham Common all of which provide regular trains into Central London in less than 30 minutes. The nearest tube stations can be found in Balham (Northern Line) or Brixton (Victoria Line). 

Streatham is well served by numerous bus routes that include the 50 (to Croydon), the 57 (to Clapham Park), the 109 (to Brixton), the 319 (to Sloane Square), the 133 (to Liverpool Street) and the 159 (to Marble Arch). There are also two regular night buses - the N133 from Liverpool Street and the N159 from Marble Arch.

Estate Agents in Streatham

As one of the leading Streatham estate agents, Beresford Residential offers a wide selection of property for sale in Streatham, ranging from studio apartments to family homes. We are also proud to be one of the few fully regulated Streatham Letting Agents and have a wide portfolio of property to rent in Streatham and the surrounding areas.

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