This area consists predominantly of the residential suburbs of Streatham Vale and Norbury and is situated in the southern London Borough of Lambeth. Residents of this neighbourhood live in a wide-variety of housing types, including thirties blocks, Victorian and Edwardian family houses of varying sizes, as well as some large detached and semi-detached Arts and Crafts houses. There is a large number of Eastern European restaurants in this neighbourhood, including Cztery Pory Roku, a Polish bistro, and Perpericon, a Bulgarian restaurant. There are also a few pubs that accommodate much of the young professional population, such as the popular Rabbit Hole, a family-friendly pub with a unique and quirky decor and a selection of board games. This neighbourhood is filled with numerous schools, all rated good to outstanding, and is surrounded by the open green spaces of nearby Streatham Common and Norbury Park, making it an excellent choice for families who want to escape the hustle and bustle of central London.

The neighbourhood of Streatham Vale was previously known as Lower or South Streatham. For several centuries there was little here but fields, the River Graveney, and a track connecting Mitcham with Norwood. This route was often used by travellers and the Greyhound Inn, established around 1730, became a popular resting place for these nomadic communities. The opening of Greyhound Lane station in 1862 barely had any effect on this remote village and the lane remained a muddy track for several decades more. It wasn’t until the 1870s when the station was renamed Streatham Common and half of Greyhound Lane became Streatham Vale, that the first houses appeared and a handful of industries set up shop, bringing local employment opportunities and a suburban population.

Desmond Dekker is buried in the Streatham Park Cemetery. Dekker was one of the most important reggae artists to ever live, and an inspiration to many singers, including Bob Marley. He was the first Jamaican artist to have a song chart in the United States.

One of the downsides of this neighbourhood is that parts of High Street cannot shake its drab reputation, but this should be rectified with all the new development and regeneration projects underway in the area. Also, the area is very residential in nature and there is not a plethora of entertainment options, but this means residents can enjoy some peace and quiet.

The local council has laid out a plan to continue with the successful regeneration and development of this neighbourhood area. On the south end of Streatham High Street, a new Streatham Hub was developed, providing a new range of activities to local like an ice rink, swimming pool, as well as a sports and leisure complex. The final phase of the scheme encompassed the development of 250 affordable, shared ownership and private flats, with a lower ground level car park for 540 parking spaces and Tesco Extra supermarket. Overall, Streatham Hub was constructed to BREEAM Very Good/Good standard. A Homebase in Streatham Vale is also set to be demolished and replaced with 272 flats and commercial space. Developer Hadley Property Group and Clarion Housing Group have partnered to redevelop the site. The development will provide new access routes and communal spaces for residents to enjoy. A planning application was submitted to Lambeth Council in January 2022. There are also plans by the council for new bus interchanges, improvements to shop fronts, and improvements to High Road cultural and civic facilities to further assist the local economy.