SW2 4LL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Park Road, 0.4km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Clapham Park ward and the Streatham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 4LL are sourced from Output Area E00015964 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW PARK ROAD, SW2 4LL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW PARK ROAD, SW2 4LL.
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33
£ 51,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 4LL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW2 4LL spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. 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 4LL. The average age is 33.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW2 4LL has low crime rates — 37 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
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Richard Atkins Primary School
Telferscot Primary School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
Maytree Nursery School
Holmewood Nursery School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Hand In Hand0.4 km
- Prince Of Wales1.0 km
- Streatham Wine House0.6 km
- Porky's Wine Bar0.8 km
- The Five Bells1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Asafo Restaurant0.4 km
- Lambeth Elfrida Rathbone Society0.9 km
- Bar 610.7 km
- Don Luigi Pizzeria \& Restaurant0.8 km
- Firezza0.9 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Bramwells Fish \& Chips0.4 km
- Paya0.5 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Ten Thanks0.8 km
- The Hill0.6 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Airy0.6 km
- Krishen News0.3 km
- Lambeth Supermarket0.9 km
- Soo Mar Madiina Halal Meat0.5 km
- Brasileiro Meat \& Grocery0.9 km
- + 31 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.8 km
- Balham1.5 km
- Tulse Hill1.9 km
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