Allen Close Streatham, Lambeth
34 addresses across 1 postcode (CR4), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 21901658.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 22, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Lambeth costs £2,047 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Mitcham Eastfields, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Streatham Vale Park, is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Greyswood Practice, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 20% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 138 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (11); Flat (10); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1996-2002 (17); 1991-1995 (7); 2007 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (23 addresses)
- 2, Allen Close
- 3, Allen Close
- 5, Allen Close
- 6, Allen Close
- 7, Allen Close
- 9, Allen Close
- 10, Allen Close
- 11, Allen Close
- 12, Allen Close
- 13, Allen Close
- 16, Allen Close
- 17, Allen Close
- 18, Allen Close
- 19, Allen Close
- 21, Allen Close
- 24, Allen Close
- 25, Allen Close
- 26, Allen Close
- 27, Allen Close
- 28, Allen Close
- 29, Allen Close
- 30, Allen Close
- 31, Allen Close
Council tax
What each band costs in Lambeth in 2026-27: Band D £2,047 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,365 | £1,592 | £1,820 | £2,047 | £2,502 | £2,957 | £3,412 | £4,094 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (75% of about 530 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Byards Mews 216 Rowan Road, Streatham SW16 5HX: up to 9 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- 2 B Park Avenue, Mitcham CR4 2EL: up to 5 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- The Rowans Surgery 1 Windermere Road, Streatham SW16 5HF: up to 9 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- 225 - 231, 1 The Bungalows, Streatham Road,Streatham,SW16 6NZ, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 225 - 231 1 The Bungalows Streatham Road SW16 6NZ, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Eastfields Estate: up to 37 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- LAND REAR OF 216 - 218, Rowan Road, SW16 5HX, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- 157 Fallsbrook Road: up to 29 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 34 addresses are between 26 m and 29 m above sea level (28 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR4 1TL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mitcham Eastfields 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Streatham Common 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Tooting 804,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ebenezer Walk Streatham Vale | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier Clapham Junction | 6.5 km (4.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 27 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 17.4 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 22.7 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Greyswood Practice | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fairlight Pharmacy | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Wilson Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Streatham Vale Park 2.2 ha | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Figge's Marsh 10.0 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 980 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground 2.2 ha | 70 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ridge Road Allotments 2.7 ha | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Rookery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Rookery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Norwood Grove | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church | World Heritage Site | 9.7 km (6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pollards Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Norwood Grove | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Biggin Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Paper Mill Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Selby Green | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| St Alban's Grove | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
None of the street's 34 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Lambeth: see them on the Lambeth page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Beecholme Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Lonesome Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gorringe Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodmansterne School | All-through | 3–18 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penwortham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Links Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Furzedown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Graveney School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mark's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Kebab CR4 1AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Grove Mini Mart CR4 1AB | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Dragon Inn CR4 1AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Sunshine Food and Wine CR4 1AB | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 7 May 2025 |
| Leonard Mini-Market SW16 5SY | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Mums Cafe 2 SW16 5SY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Kiddies Kottage Nursery SW16 5HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Chimes News 2 SW16 5SX | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Granton Primary School SW16 5AN | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Vale Mini Market News Food \& Wine SW16 5TB | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Signor Ciccio SW16 5TB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2025 |
| Acacia Adventure Playground CR4 1SD | Distributors/Transporters | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Cater Link at Beecholme Primary School CR4 2HZ | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Beecholme House & Cafe CR4 2HT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Kings Gym Mitcham CR4 2AP | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bennetts Close (37); On or near Larbert Road (23); On or near Woodside Way (13); On or near Ebenezer Walk (13); On or near Juniper Gardens (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 20% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 57% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 23% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 24% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 41% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CR4 1TL: 34 addresses of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lonesome Way · Allen Close · Briggs Close · Lonesome Way · Briggs Close · Woodside Way · Juniper Gardens · Bennetts Close · Grove Road · Ebenezer Walk · Leonard Road · Abercairn Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.