Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

MERVAN ROAD, SW2 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERVAN ROAD, SW2 1DR.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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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.

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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.

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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

White / British53.2%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean26.2%
Other / Mixed17.1%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour590
Violence and sexual offences502
Shoplifting281
Theft from the person271
Drugs212

school Local Schools

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Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good100 pupils0.4 km
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Hill Mead Primary School

Good372 pupils0.4 km
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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Requires Improvement474 pupils0.5 km
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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.6 km
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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.6 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.7 km
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Jessop Primary School

Outstanding350 pupils0.7 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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