SW2 1AY is an active urban area on Rattray Road, 0.3km from Brixton in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Windrush ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
Day-to-day life in SW2 1AY has the character of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (153 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £655k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00015349 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RATTRAY ROAD, SW2 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RATTRAY ROAD, SW2 1AY.
287
36
£ 64,500 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 1AY 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
SW2 1AY is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £655k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 1AY. The average age is 36.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 655,000
1 sales · Mean £ 655,000
Terraced
£ 1,069,300
1 sales · Mean £ 1,069,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW2 1AY are high at 153 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
Hill Mead Primary School
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Trinity Academy
South Bank UTC
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Jessop Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
106 nearby- First Gear Convenience Store0.2 km
- Moorlands Grocery Store0.4 km
- Zapp Unit B1.0 km
- Brixton Food0.3 km
- Food Stores - West Indian Continental0.7 km
- + 101 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Brixton Brew Bar0.6 km
- Brixton Domino & Social Club0.7 km
- Commercial Hotel1.0 km
- The Florence1.0 km
- Dogstar0.3 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
143 nearby- Black & White Cafe0.2 km
- Caya0.5 km
- Courtesan0.2 km
- Effraspace0.4 km
- Four Boroughs Cafe0.9 km
- + 138 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
82 nearby- Bando Belly0.6 km
- Golden Canton1.0 km
- Jollof House Kitchen0.6 km
- London Fast Food0.9 km
- Pizza Hot Line1.0 km
- + 77 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton0.5 km
- Herne Hill1.0 km
- Loughborough Junction1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Brixton Underground Station0.4 km
- Brixton Underground Station0.4 km
- Brixton Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW21AY · Data under Open Government Licence