SW2 5UT is a safe, established residential area on Acre Lane, 0.7km from Stockwell in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Acre Lane ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £417k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 5UT are sourced from Output Area E00015397 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ACRE LANE, SW2 5UT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACRE LANE, SW2 5UT.
522
33
£ 78,200 /yr
77%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 5UT 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
With 77% economic activity and an average age of 33, SW2 5UT is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At £417k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 5UT. The average age is 33.3. 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
£ 417,500
2 sales · Mean £ 417,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 5UT is moderate at 54 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
South Bank UTC
Trinity Academy
Triangle Nursery School
Iqra Primary School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Effra Road Social0.9 km
- Prince Of Wales0.7 km
- 64th \& Social0.7 km
- BrewDog0.9 km
- Ferndales0.4 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
170 nearby- Adams0.7 km
- Cafe On The Hill0.7 km
- Cafe Tana0.7 km
- Aquum0.7 km
- Bebs Kitchen0.1 km
- + 165 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
77 nearby- Fish Lounge0.7 km
- Mojo Kitchen0.9 km
- Morleys0.7 km
- Pizza Brixton0.7 km
- Pizza Experto0.7 km
- + 72 more
Retailers - Other
111 nearby- Absar Food Express0.0 km
- Atlantic Breeze0.9 km
- Fruit \& More0.7 km
- Village Wholefoods1.0 km
- A. M. Quality Halal Meats0.9 km
- + 106 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clapham High Street0.8 km
- Brixton0.9 km
- Wandsworth Road1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW25UT · Data under Open Government Licence