Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

HORSESHOE MEWS, SW2 5TH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSESHOE MEWS, SW2 5TH.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW2 5TH 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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2/10
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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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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SW2 5TH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW2 5TH is a mixed residential area on Horseshoe Mews, 0.7km from Stockwell in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Acre Lane ward and the Streatham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW2 5TH offers 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 workforce in transportation and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £477k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 5TH are sourced from Output Area E00015208 (shared with 19 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 5TH. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.8%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean8.4%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 477,500

3 sales · Mean £ 475,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW2 5TH is moderate at 67 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 behaviour240
Violence and sexual offences199
Other theft97
Vehicle crime80
Criminal damage and arson63

school Local Schools

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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.4 km
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Sudbourne Primary School

Outstanding329 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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Kings Avenue School

Good191 pupils0.5 km
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Iqra Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.6 km
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Triangle Nursery School

Outstanding70 pupils0.7 km
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Harris Academy Clapham

Good394 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

107 nearby
  • First Gear Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Boss Pharmacy0.5 km
  • AK Butcher Brxiton0.8 km
  • Ali Food Store0.9 km
  • ARS Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 102 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

161 nearby
  • Black & White Cafe0.9 km
  • Courtesan0.9 km
  • Cafe Sol0.8 km
  • Coffee Wake Cup0.9 km
  • Dumplings And Boas0.9 km
  • + 156 more
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Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • The Landor0.7 km
  • Be At One Bar \& Lounge1.0 km
  • The Lotus Bar0.8 km
  • The Railway Tavern0.8 km
  • Tonight Josephine0.8 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

77 nearby
  • Clapham Kebab House0.8 km
  • Southside Cafe1.0 km
  • Rajah Rowing ( Clapham Kitchen)0.7 km
  • Sun Sun0.8 km
  • Baz And Fred0.9 km
  • + 72 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brixton0.8 km
  • Clapham High Street0.9 km
  • Wandsworth Road1.6 km