SW2 1AB is a mixed residential area on Raleigh Gardens, 0.7km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.
Within the SW2 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.3M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00016056 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RALEIGH GARDENS, SW2 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RALEIGH GARDENS, SW2 1AB.
265
36
£ 71,300 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 1AB 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
No single demographic signal dominates SW2 1AB — age 36, 41% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 1AB. 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
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
Detached
£ 1,300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 1AB is moderate at 63 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
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Trinity Academy
South Bank UTC
Jubilee Primary School
Sudbourne Primary School
Elm Court School
Holmewood Nursery School
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Sultan0.6 km
- The Hand In Hand0.9 km
- The White Horse0.1 km
- Elm Park Tavern0.5 km
- The Prince Regent0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Bombay Inn0.8 km
- McDonalds Restaurant1.0 km
- Stars Restaurant0.8 km
- Boqueria0.8 km
- The Clink Restaurant0.4 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots0.9 km
- Town Chicken \& Pizza0.9 km
- Big Chef0.7 km
- Bramwells Fish \& Chips0.9 km
- Chicken World0.7 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Neway Food & Wine0.6 km
- B.K Enterprises0.8 km
- Brixton Hill Express0.6 km
- Jones The Butcher0.7 km
- Kwik Stop Food And Wine0.2 km
- + 47 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton1.1 km
- Herne Hill1.2 km
- Clapham High Street1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SW21AB · Data under Open Government Licence