SW2 1AF is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00016025 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW2 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW2 1AF.
162
42
£ 71,300 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SW2 1AF — age 42, 45% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 1AF. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 1AF is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holmewood Nursery School
Jubilee Primary School
Elm Court School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Richard Atkins Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
South Bank UTC
Trinity Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Baadoow Ltd0.4 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- Day Lewis0.3 km
- Express News0.9 km
- Hill Food \& Wine0.3 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Naughty Piglets0.7 km
- The Cure Vegan Food0.8 km
- Barca Grill Restaurant0.5 km
- Bombay Kitchen0.4 km
- Stir Coffee0.4 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Elm Park Tavern0.3 km
- The Prince Regent1.0 km
- Hootananny0.7 km
- The Sultan0.3 km
- The Hand In Hand0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Best Kebab0.7 km
- Caribbean Taste0.6 km
- Chicken Treat0.4 km
- Juice Hubb1.0 km
- New Tings1.0 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Hill1.3 km
- Brixton1.4 km
- Streatham Hill1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW21AF · Data under Open Government Licence