Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SW2 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW2 1AE.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 71,300 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW2 1AE 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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3/10
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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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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SW2 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SW2 1AE is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.

Day-to-day life in SW2 1AE has the character of 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. 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 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00016056 (shared with 6 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 1AE. 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 / British64.3%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean22.9%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around SW2 1AE is moderate at 50 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.

Violence and sexual offences236
Anti-social behaviour153
Drugs92
Vehicle crime56
Other theft55

school Local Schools

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Jubilee Primary School

Good381 pupils0.4 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.4 km
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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.5 km
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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.5 km
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Holmewood Nursery School

Outstanding130 pupils0.5 km
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Elm Court School

Outstanding140 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good249 pupils0.6 km
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Sudbourne Primary School

Outstanding329 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Baadoow Ltd0.5 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Day Lewis0.2 km
  • Express News0.8 km
  • Hill Food \& Wine0.5 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • El Rancho De Lalo0.9 km
  • Naughty Piglets0.6 km
  • The Cure Vegan Food0.7 km
  • Barca Grill Restaurant0.6 km
  • Bombay Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 32 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Elm Park Tavern0.4 km
  • The Prince Regent0.9 km
  • Barrio South1.0 km
  • Hootananny0.6 km
  • Hope \& Anchor1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Best Kebab0.6 km
  • Caribbean Taste0.7 km
  • Chicken Treat0.6 km
  • Juice Hubb0.9 km
  • New Tings0.9 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • National Probation Services Bail Hostel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brixton1.3 km
  • Herne Hill1.3 km
  • Streatham Hill1.7 km