SW2 1AJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Dalberg Road, 0.4km from Brixton in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Windrush ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
The people who live in SW2 1AJ are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £615k, down 66.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00015345 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DALBERG ROAD, SW2 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALBERG ROAD, SW2 1AJ.
347
36
£ 57,300 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 1AJ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW2 1AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £615k. Property prices are trending down 66.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 1AJ. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 935,000
7 sales · Mean £ 806,714
Flat
£ 642,500
14 sales · Mean £ 555,792
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 1AJ is above average at 138 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
Trinity Academy
South Bank UTC
Hill Mead Primary School
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Jubilee Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- First Gear Convenience Store0.3 km
- Moorlands Grocery Store0.5 km
- Brixton Food0.4 km
- Food Stores - West Indian Continental0.7 km
- Paula's Bakery0.4 km
- + 97 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Brixton Brew Bar0.7 km
- Brixton Domino & Social Club0.8 km
- Commercial Hotel0.9 km
- The Florence0.9 km
- Dogstar0.4 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
138 nearby- Black & White Cafe0.3 km
- Caya0.6 km
- Courtesan0.3 km
- Effraspace0.3 km
- Four Boroughs Cafe1.0 km
- + 133 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Bando Belly0.7 km
- Golden Canton0.9 km
- Jollof House Kitchen0.7 km
- London Fast Food1.0 km
- Pizza Hot Line0.9 km
- + 76 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton0.5 km
- Herne Hill1.0 km
- Loughborough Junction1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Brixton Underground Station0.5 km
- Brixton Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW21AJ · Data under Open Government Licence