Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

ABBESS CLOSE, SW2 3BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBESS CLOSE, SW2 3BN.

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Population

414

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, SW2 3BN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £296,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW2 3BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Abbess Close, 0.1km from Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within St Martin's ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW2 3BN 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. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £296k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 3BN are sourced from Output Area E00016017 (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 3BN. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.9%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean38.0%
Other / Mixed20.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 296,000

1 sales · Mean £ 296,000

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

Crime around SW2 3BN is moderate at 51 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 offences174
Anti-social behaviour90
Shoplifting67
Vehicle crime46
Other theft44

school Local Schools

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St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls

Good477 pupils0.2 km
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Fenstanton Primary School

Good376 pupils0.4 km
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City Heights E-ACT Academy

Good593 pupils0.4 km
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The Elmgreen School

Good1081 pupils0.5 km
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Streatham Wells Primary

Good0.6 km
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Rosendale Primary School

Outstanding655 pupils0.7 km
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The Orchard School

Outstanding208 pupils0.7 km
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Elm Court School

Outstanding140 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Mercarto0.9 km
  • Sea Breeze1.0 km
  • Andrews0.8 km
  • Adams's Apple0.7 km
  • Brasileira Quality Brazilian Butcher0.3 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Butter Up Cafe0.4 km
  • Delicious Cafe0.8 km
  • Salvation Army0.5 km
  • Cafe Castelo0.3 km
  • Cafe Lulu0.8 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.9 km
  • Mama Pollo0.8 km
  • MM Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Indian Fusion Kitchen0.8 km
  • A.K. Chicken0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland Foods1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Knowles Of Norwood0.8 km
  • Tulse Hill Tavern0.2 km
  • Railway Tavern0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tulse Hill0.4 km
  • West Dulwich1.2 km
  • Herne Hill1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Tulse Hill Rail Station0.4 km