Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

STRATHLEVEN ROAD, SW2 5LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRATHLEVEN ROAD, SW2 5LB.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 78,200 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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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.

home £600,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British68.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean23.1%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 61%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour177
Violence and sexual offences167
Drugs88
Vehicle crime76
Other theft75

school Local Schools

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Sudbourne Primary School

Outstanding329 pupils0.2 km
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Kings Avenue School

Good191 pupils0.3 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.3 km
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Iqra Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.4 km
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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.4 km
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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.4 km
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Triangle Nursery School

Outstanding70 pupils0.6 km
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Harris Academy Clapham

Good394 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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