SW2 4BL is a safe, established residential area on Salford Road, 0.6km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham Hill West & Thornton ward and the Streatham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW2 4BL 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £730k, up 71.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00015805 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALFORD ROAD, SW2 4BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALFORD ROAD, SW2 4BL.
246
34
£ 62,600 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 4BL 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.
Area Character
SW2 4BL is a young, economically active community — 73% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 71.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 4BL. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 727,500
8 sales · Mean £ 658,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 4BL is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Telferscot Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
The Livity School
Richard Atkins Primary School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- The Thoughful Fruiter0.7 km
- B.M. Amin0.8 km
- Essential Express Food And Wine0.7 km
- Streatham Pharmacy0.6 km
- Clapham Park Supermarket1.0 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Grafton Tennis Club0.4 km
- Just Jenny's Cafe0.8 km
- Asafo Restaurant0.8 km
- Bar 610.5 km
- Bar Copabana0.7 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Coco And Bibi At Kitchen 40.9 km
- Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua0.9 km
- My Godo Kitchen 60.9 km
- Tarnips Treats Kitchen 70.9 km
- Tortilla0.9 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Hand In Hand0.8 km
- Taylors0.8 km
- Porky's Wine Bar0.5 km
- Streatham Wine House0.6 km
- The Five Bells0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.5 km
- Balham1.4 km
- Streatham1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SW24BL · Data under Open Government Licence