Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SW2 2TR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW2 2TR.

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Population

391

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Avg Age

33

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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 2TR 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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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines SW2 2TR — 59% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 33 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

SW2 2TR is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW2 2TR offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 2TR are sourced from Output Area E00016050 (shared with 13 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 2TR. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.2%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean29.3%
Other / Mixed24.4%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 7%
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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.

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

Crime around SW2 2TR is moderate at 56 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 offences199
Anti-social behaviour182
Drugs90
Other theft54
Criminal damage and arson47

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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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.5 km
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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.5 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.6 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.6 km
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Elm Court School

Outstanding140 pupils0.7 km
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Holmewood Nursery School

Outstanding130 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • Neway Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Brixton Town Store0.9 km
  • I.A.A Supermarket0.8 km
  • B.K Enterprises1.0 km
  • Brixton Hill Express0.6 km
  • + 94 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Elm Park Tavern0.6 km
  • The Prince Regent0.4 km
  • The Sultan0.9 km
  • Barrio South0.8 km
  • Hootananny0.1 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

109 nearby
  • Stir Coffee0.4 km
  • The Goodness Cafe0.9 km
  • The roome1.0 km
  • Eat Of Eden (Brixton) Ltd0.9 km
  • Jalisco0.9 km
  • + 104 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • 500 Degrees Herne Hill0.8 km
  • Arcade Coffee0.8 km
  • Best Kebab0.1 km
  • Breakfast And Chill0.9 km
  • Matchstic0.9 km
  • + 44 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Half moon public house + hotel1.0 km
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Hill0.9 km
  • Brixton1.0 km
  • Loughborough Junction1.6 km