SW2 1BN is a mixed residential area on Probert Road, 0.4km from Brixton in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Windrush ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
Day-to-day life in SW2 1BN 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 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £727k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00015351 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PROBERT ROAD, SW2 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROBERT ROAD, SW2 1BN.
348
35
£ 64,500 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 1BN 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 1BN — age 35, 35% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 1BN. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 545,000
4 sales · Mean £ 547,500
Terraced
£ 1,197,376
2 sales · Mean £ 1,197,376
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 1BN is above average at 105 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
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Trinity Academy
South Bank UTC
Jessop Primary School
Jubilee Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Half moon public house + hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- South West Saloon0.6 km
- The Shrub & Shutter0.5 km
- The Prince Regent0.5 km
- Barrio South0.5 km
- Hootananny0.4 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
140 nearby- Eat Of Eden (Brixton) Ltd0.5 km
- Jalisco0.5 km
- Naughty Piglets0.4 km
- Santafereno0.5 km
- Station 260.5 km
- + 135 more
Takeaway Shop
83 nearby- Albion Hospitality0.9 km
- Control Tower0.8 km
- Curry On Naanstop & Namaskaram London & Indchi Wok0.7 km
- Healthy Living Platform0.5 km
- Jalisco Loughborough0.9 km
- + 78 more
Retailers - Other
107 nearby- Brixton Hill Express0.5 km
- Hamilton Supermarket0.6 km
- Jones The Butcher0.4 km
- Kwik Stop Food And Wine0.7 km
- Quick Stop Food \& Wine0.5 km
- + 102 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton0.6 km
- Herne Hill0.9 km
- Loughborough Junction1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Brixton Underground Station0.5 km
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