Streatham
| Streatham | |
|---|---|
Streatham High Road, looking north from the junction with Mitcham Lane | |
Streatham Location within Greater London | |
| Population | 58,055 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TQ305715 |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | SW2, SW16 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| UK Parliament | |
| London Assembly | |
Streatham (/ˈstrɛt.əm/ STRET-əm) is a district in south London in England that lies five miles (eight kilometres) south of Charing Cross. It falls mostly within the London Borough of Lambeth, with some parts extending westward into the neighbouring London Borough of Wandsworth.
Streatham formed part of Surrey before becoming part of the County of London in 1889, and then of Greater London in 1965.
The London Plan identifies the area as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.