Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SW2 3EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW2 3EF.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW2 3EF 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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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW2 3EF — age 39, 44% ownership, 41% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SW2 3EF is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within St Martin's ward and the Streatham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW2 3EF 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 3EF are sourced from Output Area E00015818 (shared with 6 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 3EF. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.6%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.3%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 3EF is moderate at 50 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 offences144
Anti-social behaviour102
Shoplifting54
Other theft38
Vehicle crime35

school Local Schools

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Streatham Wells Primary

Good0.2 km
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City Heights E-ACT Academy

Good593 pupils0.2 km
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Fenstanton Primary School

Good376 pupils0.2 km
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St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls

Good477 pupils0.5 km
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Hitherfield Primary School

Good637 pupils0.5 km
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The Orchard School

Outstanding208 pupils0.6 km
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The Elmgreen School

Good1081 pupils0.7 km
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The Livity School

Good100 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Maxy Supermarket0.8 km
  • G7 Speed0.5 km
  • Brasileiro Meat \& Grocery1.0 km
  • Carlos Wine Bar0.6 km
  • Kathir Food & Wine0.9 km
  • + 38 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Brockwell Kebab0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Chicken Trio Streatham1.0 km
  • Caribbean Mix0.9 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Marks \& Spencer0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Leigham Court Hotel0.9 km
  • National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Iberico0.9 km
  • SW16 Bar \& Kitchen1.0 km
  • Sweet Portugal0.8 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Perfect Blend1.0 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Porky's Wine Bar1.0 km
  • Knowles Of Norwood0.8 km
  • Tulse Hill Tavern0.6 km
  • Streatham Wine House0.8 km
  • Railway Tavern0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tulse Hill0.6 km
  • Streatham Hill1.0 km
  • West Norwood1.2 km