SW16 (Streatham) presents a mixed picture for investors and occupiers. Over five years, capital values have declined at 0.5% annually, whilst rental growth has substantially outpaced this at 5.7% CAGR, suggesting a rental-yield-focused market. Population growth remained minimal at 0.1% over the period. The district sits in the active gentrification phase with a trajectory score of 44.8 out of 100, placing it at the 21st percentile nationally. This positioning indicates moderate prospects compared to UK property markets broadly. The divergence between negative capital growth and positive rental returns reflects current market dynamics where rental demand exceeds capital appreciation, relevant for buy-to-let investors assessing yield versus capital growth expectations.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices down 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Streatham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.8 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by safety.
93 planning applications submitted in SW16 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme proposing 9 homes.
- APPLICATION FOR THE DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 7 (BIRD BOXES), 14 (LANDSCAPE) AND 28 (SUSTAINABILITY WATER CONSUMPTION) OF APPLICATION 24/P0910 FOR THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDING AND BOUNDARY WALLS; FORMATION OF NEW DROPPED KERBS; CONSTRUCTION OF 9 HOUSES TOGETHER WITH CAR PARKING SPACES, BIN AND CYCLE STORES AND HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING.Feb 2026 · pending
- Erection of a single-storey rear extension which projects out from the original rear wall of the property by 4.915 metres with an eaves height of 3.475 metres and a maximum overall height of 3.665 metres A sliding door and a fixed glazing unit are facing the garden. The roof is flat with minimal falls towards the rainwater drainage outlet.Jun 2026 · pending
- 2 x internally illuminated fascia signs and 1x internally illuminated projecting sign.Jun 2026 · pending
Streatham (SW16) common questions
Is Streatham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Streatham (SW16) as Active. Its trajectory score is 46/100 (Average), in the top 75% of districts nationally. The score is up 4.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Streatham safe?
Streatham has a safety score of 43/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Streatham?
The average property price in Streatham (SW16) is £510k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Streatham?
The median monthly rent in Streatham (SW16) is £2,594 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Streatham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Highgate (N6), Balham (SW12), Highbury (N5), Winchmore Hill (N21), Chelsea (SW3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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