SW2 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on Morval Road, 0.3km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
The people who live in SW2 1DQ are typical 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £539k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00015525 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORVAL ROAD, SW2 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORVAL ROAD, SW2 1DQ.
459
38
£ 64,500 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 1DQ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW2 1DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £539k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 1DQ. The average age is 38.0. 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
Terraced
£ 938,500
2 sales · Mean £ 938,500
Flat
£ 449,999
6 sales · Mean £ 480,647
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW2 1DQ has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Jubilee Primary School
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
South Bank UTC
Trinity Academy
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Hill Mead Primary School
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
105 nearby- Brixton Food0.7 km
- Food Stores - West Indian Continental0.9 km
- Paula's Bakery0.7 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- Strawberry Local0.7 km
- + 100 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Dogstar0.6 km
- Effra Hall Tavern0.4 km
- Taproom0.7 km
- The Prince0.7 km
- The Windmill0.7 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
133 nearby- 500 Degrees0.9 km
- Adrians Café0.9 km
- Adulis0.9 km
- Bottle And Rye0.7 km
- Brixx Bar \& Grill0.7 km
- + 128 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
75 nearby- Honest Burgers0.7 km
- L \& R Caribbean Kitchen1.0 km
- Mama Pollo0.7 km
- Ted Burgers0.7 km
- MEXCLUB0.9 km
- + 70 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Half moon public house + hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Hill0.8 km
- Brixton0.8 km
- Loughborough Junction1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW21DQ · Data under Open Government Licence