Streatham Common Area Guide
A locals' guide to Streatham Common
Where do Streatham Common locals go?
Norwood Grove House
Known locally as the "White House", Norwood Grove House and its well-tended formal gardens were opened in 1926 by the future King Edward VIII. It is the centrepiece of Norwood Grove itself; a large expanse of grass from which you can overlook Streatham and its surrounding areas. It is thoroughly underutilised and all the better for it!Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
streatham,
norbury,
west norwood,
norwood,
streatham hill,
tooting,
crystal palace,
balham,
thornton heath,
and colliers wood
Did you know?
"Sir Norman Bishop Hartnell was born in Streatham in 1901. He became Dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother, as well as designing outfits for other socialites and royalty throughout his long career."
Streatham Common is the perfect place to hang out when the sun is shining.
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Stephanie Kele
Everything that you need; a gym and supermarkets by the station, villages bakers, lovely pubs and beautiful parks...
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Michael Schult
St Luke's Church, West Norwood was built in the early 19th century and sits at the top of Norwood High Street.
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Stephanie Kele
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What locals say about Streatham Common
“Streatham Common is amazingly quiet and perfect for family living. There are loads of lovely old Victorian houses. We are also seeing an influx of young professionals, a bit like Balham a few years ago. Check out the Rookery and the woodlands at the top of the common, you wouldn't believe you were in central London. The transport links are great too. Every 15 minutes to Victoria, every 30mins to London bridge (although changing to the northern line at Balham is quicker). Plus the Thameslink runs through central London. A final comment on the restaurants/bars. A few years back we were lacking but recently we a dramatic improvement. I hear rumours of a tube line extension to the area is also being considered”
Ben
“It features a beautiful park with a hill view of the surrounding areas. Suitable for a modern life style with 24h Tesco, nice local pubs, gyms and well connected to central London. Many areas are also under development by the local council.”
Luca
“Streatham Common is very family friendly.”
Local resident
“I'm a student and I've lived in Streatham Common for almost a year now and I love it! My road is lovely and quiet, and just down the road from the common and Thornton Heath park which is gorgeous in summer. The Streatham High Road is your typically diverse South London high road, and has everything you need (banks, shops, cinema, restaurants, bars etc.). There are 3 big supermarkets nearby (Sainsbury's, Morrisons and ASDA Clapham Junction) and SRC train station gets you to Victoria in just under 20 mins!”
Nicole
Activities near Streatham Common
WhizzDance Choreography Competition
We are hosting our second Choreography Competition to give the opportunity for our WhizzDancers to get creative and perform to an audience on a stage whilst hopefully raising some money for our 2026 Show Pot. We look forward to supporting our ever creative WhizzDancers and seeing them in action on stage. SPECTATORS: 7 a seat, no charge for babes in arms ENTRIES: Please click "BOOK HERE" to enter. Please read the following before entering: We have 3 age categories: 4-7yrs, 8-10yrs, 11yrs+ The following categories to enter: SOLOS, 10 per entry DUETS, 12.50 per entry GROUPS, 15 per entry (One entry per choreographic number) Deadline for entry is 15th April 2025. You may enter up to a maximum of 2 solos, 2 duets and/or 3 group dances. You may choreograph for another dancer/s at WhizzDance. Dances may be any genre. Song and dance is welcome but the backing track must have no vocal line. No dance should be longer than 1 mins (Group dances may have up to 2 mins) One trophy only will be presented to all categories The competition will be judged by a special guest visitor to WhizzDance Costume is encouraged by not essential Music needs to submitted by edited digital format, or music to a link with instructions on when to fade by Friday 9th May to misslucy@whizzdance.com If we do not have enough entries to run the event by the 15th April we will cancel with full refund.Read more
Raices flamencas
An evening of spectacular flamenco dance and music, with accomplished Madrid's dancer Lourdes Fernandez and her group. Tapas and wines available on the night. Advance tickets £20 Doors 7pm, music starts 8.30pm PLEASE NOTE: You will be allocated a seat with your ticket. Due to limited space, some seats may not have access to a table, or you may have to share it with another customers, so please make sure you arrive early if you want to have a table.Read more
Selo: Grieg's Piano Concerto, Soloist Marina Staneva
South East London Orchestra Saturday 14 June 2025, 4pm Conductor - David Smith Sibelius: Andante festivo Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor - soloist Marina Staneva Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E minor All welcome. Free entry for children under 16. See https://southeastlondonorchestra.com for more information about SELO.Read more
Just So
Five of Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories come together into a wondrous tale of personal courage, individuality and friendship. Set to an eclectic, upbeat score, Kipling’s famous tales are woven with wit and imagination into a song-filled journey through the jungle. Presented by The BRIT School Limited. This is a PG eventRead more
Gala Festival
GALA Festival is an independent festival that takes place every year in Peckham Rye Park, South London.
Felix Hien + Will Eason: Double Headline Show
Join two of the UK and Germany's rising talents, Felix Hien and Will Eason, as they take the stage together for a one-night-only headline show in London. Known for their genre-bending artistry and soulful beats, Felix and Will are set to bring an electrifying performance filled with rich jazz harmonies, smooth neo-soul grooves, and innovative soundscapes. In this special co-headline show, audiences can expect a journey through wonky, tight-pocketed beats and tasty ass lines, served in a FKJ-ish, Loop based performance by the two multi-instrumentalists. If you are a fan of Carrtoons, Yussef Dayes, Kiefer, Kenny Beats, Tom Misch, FKJ you shouldn't miss! Presented by Hootananny Brixton. This is an 18+ event (Valid ID Required)Read more
Friday Comedy with Suzy Bennett & Friends
Tickets can be reserved online for £12 (plus ticket agent fee) until 7pm on the day of the show. Door price tickets are £15. PLEASE NOTE: We are an intimate boutique comedy theatre bar, so TICKET HOLDERS MUST ARRIVE BEFORE 7.45 in order to get your drinks and be seated for the smooth running of the show and everyone's enjoyment. Anyone arriving after 8pm will interrupt the show and may be turned away. SEATING IS FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED, so early arrival is recommended. PARTIES OF 3 OR MORE are strongly advised to arrive at 7pm so that you may be seated together. Fresh hot popcorn, sweets and snacks are available at the bar. We do not accept cash at the bar or box office, CARD PAYMENTS ONLY. Line-ups are subject to change. We are a woman-owned, gay-friendly, trans-inclusive venue where everyone is welcome. Our comedians are carefully curated to reflect our inclusive principles, and we ask that guests respect the comedians by not interrupting the performances. Hecklers will be removed with no refunds offered. Filming during the show is not permitted. We have installed a new state-of-the-art ventilation system which delivers 500 litres of fresh air per second, making us one of the best ventilated small venues in the country. We do ask that if you are feeling unwell or test positive for Covid, please stay at home and we will be happy to reschedule your visit up to 3pm on the day of the show.Read more
About Streatham Common
Streatham Common is a large open space on the southern edge of Streatham, London.
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