Streatham is a large South London neighbourhood situated in the London Borough of Lambeth, lying roughly 6 miles south of Charing Cross. It is best known for Streatham High Road, one of the longest high streets in London, lined with shops, restaurants and markets that reflect the area's multicultural character. Streatham has a rich history dating back to its days as a fashionable spa town in the 18th century and today offers residents excellent transport links, green spaces including Streatham Common, and a thriving community life.