SW2 1BX is an up-and-coming urban area on Effra Road, 0.2km from Brixton in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Windrush ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW2 1BX is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime rates are high (180 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £757k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00015343 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EFFRA ROAD, SW2 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EFFRA ROAD, SW2 1BX.
243
40
£ 57,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW2 1BX has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 1BX. The average age is 40.1. 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
£ 985,000
3 sales · Mean £ 855,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW2 1BX are high at 180 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
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Stockwell Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- The Landor1.0 km
- The Prince Regent0.8 km
- Brixton Brew Bar0.6 km
- Brixton Domino & Social Club0.8 km
- The White Horse0.7 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
134 nearby- O'Cantinho De Portugal0.8 km
- Stir Coffee0.7 km
- El Rancho De Lalo0.2 km
- Etta's Seafood Kitchen0.4 km
- Ichiban Sushi0.3 km
- + 129 more
Retailers - Other
104 nearby- Boss Pharmacy1.0 km
- A. M. Quality Halal Meats0.3 km
- Baladis Food0.4 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Day Lewis0.7 km
- + 99 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Best Kebab0.6 km
- New Century1.0 km
- Rappido0.5 km
- Juice Hubb0.6 km
- New Tings0.6 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton0.4 km
- Loughborough Junction1.1 km
- Herne Hill1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Brixton Underground Station0.3 km
- Brixton Underground Station0.3 km
- Brixton Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW21BX · Data under Open Government Licence