SW2 5LB is a mixed residential area on Strathleven Road, 0.6km 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. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £600k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 5LB are sourced from Output Area E00015212 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRATHLEVEN ROAD, SW2 5LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRATHLEVEN ROAD, SW2 5LB.
239
36
£ 78,200 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 5LB 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW2 5LB spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 5LB. The average age is 35.6. 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
£ 615,000
7 sales · Mean £ 590,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 5LB is moderate at 62 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
Sudbourne Primary School
Kings Avenue School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Iqra Primary School
South Bank UTC
Trinity Academy
Triangle Nursery School
Harris Academy Clapham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Brixton Food0.9 km
- Food Stores - West Indian Continental0.6 km
- Paula's Bakery0.8 km
- Superdrug1.0 km
- Pavilion Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Effra Hall Tavern0.9 km
- The Prince0.9 km
- The Windmill0.4 km
- Be At One Bar \& Lounge1.0 km
- The Lotus Bar0.9 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- 500 Degrees1.0 km
- Brixx Bar \& Grill1.0 km
- Cattivo1.0 km
- Mikos1.0 km
- Papa's Cafe0.9 km
- + 83 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Mama Pollo0.7 km
- Ted Burgers0.9 km
- Clapham Kebab House0.9 km
- Southside Cafe1.0 km
- Bagels & Waffles1.0 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clapham High Street1.0 km
- Brixton1.0 km
- Wandsworth Road1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SW25LB · Data under Open Government Licence