Briggs Close Streatham, Lambeth
8 addresses across 1 postcode (CR4), about 30 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 22105561.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 3).
- 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 730 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Streatham Vale Park, is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Greyswood Practice, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away, with 8 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: 133 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
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (1); House, enclosed mid-terrace (1). Built: 1996-2002 (5); 1991-1995 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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)
- 2 B Park Avenue, Mitcham CR4 2EL: up to 5 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Eastfields Estate: up to 37 homes, permissioned (550 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))
- Byards Mews 216 Rowan Road, Streatham SW16 5HX: up to 9 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- The Rowans Surgery 1 Windermere Road, Streatham SW16 5HF: up to 9 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- LAND REAR OF 216 - 218, Rowan Road, SW16 5HX, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- 157 Fallsbrook Road: up to 29 homes, permissioned (710 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 8 addresses are between 26 m and 28 m above sea level (27 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR4 1TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mitcham Eastfields 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Streatham Common 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Tooting 804,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ebenezer Walk Streatham Vale | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier Clapham Junction | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Car parks | Euro Car Parks | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 29 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 380 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 17.5 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 22.6 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Greyswood Practice | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fairlight Pharmacy | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Wilson Hospital | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Streatham Vale Park 2.2 ha | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Figge's Marsh 10.0 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 980 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground 2.2 ha | 80 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ridge Road Allotments 2.7 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
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), 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east. 4 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 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Norwood Grove | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 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 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Paper Mill Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Biggin Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Selby Green | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-west |
| St Alban's Grove | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beecholme Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Lonesome Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Granton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gorringe Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodmansterne School | All-through | 3–18 | 840 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 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (May 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 |
| Penwortham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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) |
| St Mark's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Kebab CR4 1AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 4 Good | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Grove Mini Mart CR4 1AB | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Dragon Inn CR4 1AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Sunshine Food and Wine CR4 1AB | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 7 May 2025 |
| Cater Link at Beecholme Primary School CR4 2HZ | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Acacia Adventure Playground CR4 1SD | Distributors/Transporters | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Kings Gym Mitcham CR4 2AP | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Leonard Mini-Market SW16 5SY | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Beecholme House & Cafe CR4 2HT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Mums Cafe 2 SW16 5SY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Kiddies Kottage Nursery SW16 5HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Lonesome Food Bank CR4 1SD | Distributors/Transporters | 390 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Chimes News 2 SW16 5SX | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Teamsport Indoor Karting CR4 2AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Granton Primary School SW16 5AN | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bennetts Close (37); On or near Oakleigh Way (16); 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 1TN: 8 addresses of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Briggs Close · Allen Close · Allen Close · Woodside Way · Lonesome Way · Oakleigh Way · Lonesome Way · Maple Close · Ebenezer Walk · Juniper Gardens · Bennetts Close · Birch Walk
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.