Streatham literally means "the hamlet on the street" and was originally a Roman Road from the capital Londinium to the south coast. Between the First and Second World Wars, Streatham developed as a location for entertainment and became known as "the West End of South London".
Families and individuals looking for property to rent in Streatham, or for buy-to-let opportunities, will quickly discover that Streatham's amenities and transport options are good and that the area has some very desirable, large properties. Houses to rent in Streatham offering four bedrooms in a period property, close to one of five railway stations that serve the area, will cost in the region of £1,850 per month. Flats to rent in Streatham offering two bedrooms in Victorian townhouse conversions, close to good public transport will, typically, have a monthly rental of £950.
Amenities for properties in Streatham
Streatham offers a plethora of entertainment venues including an eight-screen cinema, ten-pin bowling, bingo, nightclubs, an ice-rink, and a leisure centre. Streatham High Road claims to be the longest high street in Western Europe and has been named a conservation area by English Heritage. There is a good selection of restaurants and shops, including small, local retailers and well-known chains.
Streatham has several primary schools in the immediate area including Christ Church C of E Primary School in Cotherstone Road just off the A205; Hitherfield Primary School in Leigham Vale; and Streatham Wells Primary School in Palace Road. Dunraven Secondary School is in Leigham Court Road and Graveney School, in neighbouring Furzedown, is one of the highest achieving secondary schools in London.
Transport in Streatham
There are five mainline railways stations serving the Streatham area: Streatham, Streatham Common, Streatham Hill and nearby Tulse Hill and, to the south, Norbury. Streatham Station also lies on the Thameslink route from Luton to Sutton. Streatham is well-served by bus routes and has good road access to central London and the M25.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to rent in Streatham, which is in the London Borough of Lambeth and covered by postal district SW16, you may also wish to consider neighbouring areas such as Clapham, Brixton, Tooting and West Norwood.
flat, 4 bedrooms
Refurbished 4 double bedroom apartment situated on a popular esidential road a stones throw away from Streatham Common and the surrounding amenities. Available to view immediately
flat, 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom
A very spacious two bedroom third floor flat with lots of storage space, a large kitchen and separate living room in the centre of Streatham.
flat, 3 bedrooms
Morgan Randall are pleased to present a FANTASTIC 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT OVERLOOKING TOOTING BEC, SW16. Briefly comprising of 2 double and 1 single bedrooms, very large reception, modern bathroom and...
house, 3 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom
This spacious 3 bedroom property has just come to the market. Offering three bedrooms, seperate kitchen and outside space, this property is an absolute steal. Situated just a short walk to...
house, 1 bedroom
A well presented top floor one bedroom apartment forming part of an imposing Victorian house for rent on a popular residential road close.
flat, 1 bedroom
A bright and spacious top floor one bedroom flat for rent conveniently located for the amenities of Streatham High Road and close to both Streatham and Streatham Hill Stations.
flat, 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room
flat, 1 bedroom
This newly refurbished one bedroom ground floor flat is available immediately part furnished and benefits from having its own outside space, plus large communal garden. Consisting of Bay fronted...
flat, 1 bedroom
house, 1 bedroom
Davis and Gibbs are pleased to present this spacious 1 bedroom top floor flat, new to the lettings market. Situated a short walk to the overland Rail and to the wonderfull common itself. The...