Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

JOSEPHINE AVENUE, SW2 2JZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOSEPHINE AVENUE, SW2 2JZ.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 71,300 /yr

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Employed

78%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW2 2JZ 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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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW2 2JZ spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW2 2JZ is a mixed residential area on Josephine Avenue, 0.7km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW2 2JZ offers 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 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (65% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £668k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 2JZ are sourced from Output Area E00016051 (shared with 7 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 2JZ. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.3%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean11.9%
Other / Mixed15.5%

Economic Activity

78%Active
FT: 65%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 600,000

7 sales · Mean £ 612,071

Terraced

£ 1,145,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,145,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW2 2JZ is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences238
Anti-social behaviour189
Drugs98
Other theft67
Vehicle crime60

school Local Schools

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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.2 km
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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.2 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.3 km
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Jubilee Primary School

Good381 pupils0.4 km
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Sudbourne Primary School

Outstanding329 pupils0.6 km
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Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good100 pupils0.6 km
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Elm Court School

Outstanding140 pupils0.7 km
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Holmewood Nursery School

Outstanding130 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Sultan0.7 km
  • Dogstar0.9 km
  • Effra Hall Tavern0.7 km
  • The Prince0.9 km
  • The Windmill0.3 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Bombay Inn0.9 km
  • Stars Restaurant0.9 km
  • Black & White Cafe0.9 km
  • Courtesan0.9 km
  • Effraspace0.6 km
  • + 74 more
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Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots1.0 km
  • Town Chicken \& Pizza1.0 km
  • Mama Pollo0.7 km
  • Ted Burgers0.9 km
  • Best Kebab0.4 km
  • + 32 more
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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • First Gear Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Brixton Food0.9 km
  • Food Stores - West Indian Continental0.8 km
  • Paula's Bakery0.8 km
  • Superdrug1.0 km
  • + 71 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brixton1.0 km
  • Herne Hill1.2 km
  • Clapham High Street1.6 km