Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

ARLINGFORD ROAD, SW2 2TA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARLINGFORD ROAD, SW2 2TA.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 71,300 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW2 2TA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SW2 2TA has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 75.6% year-on-year.

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

SW2 2TA is a safe, established residential area on Arlingford Road, 0.3km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW2 2TA 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 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £556k, up 75.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 2TA are sourced from Output Area E00016052 (shared with 10 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 2TA. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.4%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean32.4%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 517,000

14 sales · Mean £ 547,308

Terraced

£ 1,160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,160,000

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

SW2 2TA has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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 offences172
Anti-social behaviour128
Other theft48
Bicycle theft42
Theft from the person40

school Local Schools

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Jubilee Primary School

Good381 pupils0.2 km
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Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good100 pupils0.4 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good193 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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Elm Court School

Outstanding140 pupils0.6 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good249 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • First Gear Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Maxy Supermarket1.0 km
  • Moorlands Grocery Store0.9 km
  • Brockwell park pharmacy0.8 km
  • Brixton Food1.0 km
  • + 63 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Commercial Hotel0.7 km
  • The Florence0.7 km
  • Dogstar1.0 km
  • Effra Hall Tavern0.7 km
  • The Prince1.0 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby
  • Black & White Cafe0.9 km
  • Courtesan0.9 km
  • Effraspace0.4 km
  • First Come First Served0.6 km
  • Pizza Express0.8 km
  • + 68 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Brockwell Kebab1.0 km
  • Golden Canton0.7 km
  • Kyoto Sushi Bento1.0 km
  • Pizza Hot Line0.7 km
  • VSource0.6 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Half moon public house + hotel0.8 km
  • National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Hill0.8 km
  • Brixton1.1 km
  • Tulse Hill1.6 km