Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SW2 1AF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

162

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 71,300 /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 1AF 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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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW2 1AF — age 42, 45% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SW2 1AF is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham 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. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00016025 (shared with 7 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 1AF. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.6%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean8.4%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 57%
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.

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

Crime around SW2 1AF is moderate at 52 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 offences229
Anti-social behaviour157
Drugs87
Other theft57
Vehicle crime52

school Local Schools

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Holmewood Nursery School

Outstanding130 pupils0.4 km
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Jubilee Primary School

Good381 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 pupils0.5 km
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Richard Atkins Primary School

Good278 pupils0.6 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.6 km
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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.6 km
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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Baadoow Ltd0.4 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Day Lewis0.3 km
  • Express News0.9 km
  • Hill Food \& Wine0.3 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Naughty Piglets0.7 km
  • The Cure Vegan Food0.8 km
  • Barca Grill Restaurant0.5 km
  • Bombay Kitchen0.4 km
  • Stir Coffee0.4 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Elm Park Tavern0.3 km
  • The Prince Regent1.0 km
  • Hootananny0.7 km
  • The Sultan0.3 km
  • The Hand In Hand0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Best Kebab0.7 km
  • Caribbean Taste0.6 km
  • Chicken Treat0.4 km
  • Juice Hubb1.0 km
  • New Tings1.0 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Hill1.3 km
  • Brixton1.4 km
  • Streatham Hill1.5 km