SW2 4QS is a safe, established residential area on Tierney Road, 0.2km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham Hill West & Thornton ward and the Streatham constituency.
Day-to-day life in SW2 4QS 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 — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, up 3.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 4QS are sourced from Output Area E00015832 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TIERNEY ROAD, SW2 4QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TIERNEY ROAD, SW2 4QS.
195
35
£ 51,300 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 4QS 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 4QS is a young, economically active community — 67% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 4QS. The average age is 34.7. 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
Flat
£ 347,500
20 sales · Mean £ 364,593
Semi-Detached
£ 1,025,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,025,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW2 4QS has low crime rates — 47 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
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Holmewood Nursery School
The Orchard School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Telferscot Primary School
Maytree Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Five Bells0.9 km
- The Sultan0.5 km
- The Hand In Hand0.3 km
- Porky's Wine Bar0.7 km
- Prince Of Wales1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Bombay Inn0.4 km
- Cafe Zara0.8 km
- Exhibit B0.9 km
- Kennedy's Of Streatham0.8 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.2 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots0.3 km
- Estate Office Coffee0.8 km
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA0.4 km
- Town Chicken \& Pizza0.3 km
- Bramwells Fish \& Chips0.3 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Baadoow Ltd0.5 km
- Budgens0.5 km
- Hill Food \& Wine0.5 km
- Sweets0.7 km
- Upper Tulse Hill Chemist0.7 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.7 km
- Tulse Hill1.7 km
- Balham1.7 km
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