Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

JELF ROAD, SW2 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JELF ROAD, SW2 1BJ.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 64,500 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW2 1BJ 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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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
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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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in SW2 1BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 18.6% year-on-year.

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

SW2 1BJ is a mixed residential area on Jelf Road, 0.5km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Windrush ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW2 1BJ is 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £456k, up 18.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00015346 (shared with 8 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 1BJ. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.8%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean22.8%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 495,000

3 sales · Mean £ 470,833

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

Crime around SW2 1BJ is above average at 98 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 behaviour386
Violence and sexual offences312
Theft from the person124
Drugs108
Other theft105

school Local Schools

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Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good100 pupils0.2 km
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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.5 km
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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.5 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.6 km
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Hill Mead Primary School

Good372 pupils0.6 km
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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Requires Improvement474 pupils0.6 km
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Jubilee Primary School

Good381 pupils0.6 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

104 nearby
  • Brixton Food0.5 km
  • Food Stores - West Indian Continental0.8 km
  • Paula's Bakery0.5 km
  • Superdrug0.6 km
  • Strawberry Local0.5 km
  • + 99 more
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Dogstar0.4 km
  • Effra Hall Tavern0.2 km
  • Taproom0.5 km
  • The Prince0.5 km
  • The Windmill0.8 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

140 nearby
  • 500 Degrees0.8 km
  • Adrians Café0.7 km
  • Adulis0.7 km
  • Bottle And Rye0.5 km
  • Brixx Bar \& Grill0.5 km
  • + 135 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

80 nearby
  • Honest Burgers0.5 km
  • L \& R Caribbean Kitchen0.8 km
  • Mama Pollo0.5 km
  • Ted Burgers0.5 km
  • Baba G0.7 km
  • + 75 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Half moon public house + hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brixton0.6 km
  • Herne Hill0.9 km
  • Loughborough Junction1.2 km