SW2 1DR is an up-and-coming urban area on Mervan Road, 0.3km 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 1DR 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £839k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00015386 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERVAN ROAD, SW2 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERVAN ROAD, SW2 1DR.
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37
£ 57,300 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 1DR 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 1DR has a significant social housing presence — 37% 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 1DR. The average age is 36.6. 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
£ 839,000
2 sales · Mean £ 839,000
Flat
£ 686,300
1 sales · Mean £ 686,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW2 1DR are high at 177 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
Jessop Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
104 nearby- First Gear Convenience Store0.2 km
- Moorlands Grocery Store0.4 km
- Zapp Unit B0.9 km
- Brixton Food0.3 km
- Food Stores - West Indian Continental0.7 km
- + 99 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Brixton Brew Bar0.5 km
- Brixton Domino & Social Club0.6 km
- Dogstar0.2 km
- Effra Hall Tavern0.1 km
- Taproom0.3 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
142 nearby- Black & White Cafe0.2 km
- Caya0.4 km
- Courtesan0.2 km
- Effraspace0.4 km
- Four Boroughs Cafe0.8 km
- + 137 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Bando Belly0.5 km
- Jollof House Kitchen0.5 km
- London Fast Food0.8 km
- The Red Onion Pasta And Rice Limited0.9 km
- Tribeca Deli0.9 km
- + 76 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton0.4 km
- Loughborough Junction1.0 km
- Herne Hill1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Brixton Underground Station0.3 km
- Brixton Underground Station0.4 km
- Brixton Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW21DR · Data under Open Government Licence