SW2 3RT is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW2 3RT is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% 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 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 3RT are sourced from Output Area E00015243 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW2 3RT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW2 3RT.
249
39
£ 57,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW2 3RT has a significant social housing presence — 74% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 3RT. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 3RT 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.
school Local Schools
Holmewood Nursery School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
Elm Court School
Richard Atkins Primary School
The Orchard School
Jubilee Primary School
Maytree Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Grafton Tennis Club1.0 km
- Starbucks1.0 km
- Barca Grill Restaurant0.2 km
- Bombay Kitchen0.3 km
- Stir Coffee0.8 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Chicken Cottage1.0 km
- Best Kebab1.0 km
- Caribbean Taste0.3 km
- Chicken Treat0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Jackson Chemist0.7 km
- Neway Food & Wine0.2 km
- V7 Local Store0.3 km
- Airy0.2 km
- Ba Ba Chemist1.0 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Elm Park Tavern0.3 km
- The Windmill0.8 km
- Streatham Wine House0.8 km
- The Sultan0.2 km
- The Hand In Hand0.4 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill1.1 km
- Tulse Hill1.4 km
- Herne Hill1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW23RT · Data under Open Government Licence