SW2 5DJ is a safe, established residential area on Bedford Terrace, 0.4km from Clapham Park in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Acre Lane ward and the Streatham constituency.
This is 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (75% 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 £1.0M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00015219 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDFORD TERRACE, SW2 5DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD TERRACE, SW2 5DJ.
454
34
£ 78,200 /yr
84%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 5DJ 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 5DJ is a young, economically active community — 84% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 5DJ. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 1,020,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,020,000
Semi-Detached
£ 846,250
1 sales · Mean £ 846,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW2 5DJ 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
Kings Avenue School
Sudbourne Primary School
Iqra Primary School
Harris Academy Clapham
Glenbrook Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Maytree Nursery School
Triangle Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Boss Pharmacy0.6 km
- Neway Food & Wine0.9 km
- Airy0.9 km
- Kwik Stop Express0.6 km
- Soo Mar Madiina Halal Meat0.9 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Be At One Bar \& Lounge0.9 km
- ONeill's0.9 km
- The Lotus Bar0.9 km
- The Railway Tavern0.9 km
- Tonight Josephine0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Argan Restaurant1.0 km
- Barsito1.0 km
- Cafe Sol0.9 km
- Coffee Wake Cup0.8 km
- Dumplings And Boas0.8 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Clapham Kebab House1.0 km
- Southside Cafe0.9 km
- Chicken Treat0.9 km
- Bean About Town1.0 km
- Brixton's Cod0.5 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clapham High Street1.0 km
- Brixton1.2 km
- Wandsworth Road1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SW25DJ · Data under Open Government Licence