Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

TALMA ROAD, SW2 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TALMA ROAD, SW2 1AX.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 64,500 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW2 1AX 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.

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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SW2 1AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £846k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW2 1AX is an active urban area on Talma Road, 0.5km from Brixton in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Windrush ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

Day-to-day life in SW2 1AX has the character 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £846k, down 1.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00015351 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 1AX. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.9%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean29.4%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 846,250

2 sales · Mean £ 846,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW2 1AX is above average at 113 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.

Anti-social behaviour439
Violence and sexual offences350
Theft from the person160
Drugs142
Other theft116

school Local Schools

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Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good100 pupils0.2 km
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Hill Mead Primary School

Good372 pupils0.4 km
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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Requires Improvement474 pupils0.5 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.5 km
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Jessop Primary School

Outstanding350 pupils0.6 km
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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.7 km
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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.7 km
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Jubilee Primary School

Good381 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

109 nearby
  • Brixton Food0.5 km
  • Food Stores - West Indian Continental0.9 km
  • Paula's Bakery0.5 km
  • Superdrug0.6 km
  • Strawberry Local0.4 km
  • + 104 more
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Dogstar0.4 km
  • Effra Hall Tavern0.3 km
  • Taproom0.5 km
  • The Prince0.5 km
  • The Windmill1.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

143 nearby
  • 500 Degrees0.7 km
  • Adrians Café0.7 km
  • Adulis0.6 km
  • Bottle And Rye0.4 km
  • Brixx Bar \& Grill0.5 km
  • + 138 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

85 nearby
  • Honest Burgers0.5 km
  • L \& R Caribbean Kitchen0.7 km
  • Mama Pollo0.6 km
  • Ted Burgers0.5 km
  • Baba G0.6 km
  • + 80 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Half moon public house + hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brixton0.6 km
  • Herne Hill0.9 km
  • Loughborough Junction1.0 km