SW2 4ER is a safe, established residential area on Walliss Cottages, 0.4km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Clapham Park ward and the Streatham constituency.
Day-to-day life in SW2 4ER has the character of 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 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £715k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 4ER are sourced from Output Area E00015244 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALLISS COTTAGES, SW2 4ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALLISS COTTAGES, SW2 4ER.
520
33
£ 57,600 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 4ER 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
No single demographic signal dominates SW2 4ER — age 33, 42% ownership, 39% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £715k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 4ER. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 690,000
4 sales · Mean £ 707,500
Semi-Detached
£ 577,500
2 sales · Mean £ 577,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW2 4ER has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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
Richard Atkins Primary School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
Holmewood Nursery School
Maytree Nursery School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
The Orchard School
Harris Academy Clapham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- The Thoughful Fruiter0.8 km
- Jackson Chemist0.6 km
- Neway Food & Wine0.3 km
- V7 Local Store0.7 km
- Streatham Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Grafton Tennis Club0.6 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Barca Grill Restaurant0.2 km
- Bombay Kitchen0.2 km
- Telford Park Tennis Club0.8 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Porky's Wine Bar0.9 km
- Elm Park Tavern0.7 km
- The Windmill0.9 km
- Streatham Wine House0.7 km
- The Sultan0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.9 km
- Caribbean Taste0.2 km
- Chicken Treat0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Morleys0.6 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill1.0 km
- Tulse Hill1.7 km
- Balham1.8 km
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