Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1AH.

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Population

475

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 71,300 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW2 1AH 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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9/10
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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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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SW2 1AH is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

SW2 1AH is a mixed residential area on Brixton Hill, 0.8km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Acre Lane ward and the Streatham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW2 1AH 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. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £355k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00015228 (shared with 570 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 1AH. 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

White / British74.5%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.0%
Other / Mixed13.9%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 372,500

12 sales · Mean £ 367,625

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

Crime around SW2 1AH is moderate at 59 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 offences214
Anti-social behaviour182
Drugs89
Vehicle crime66
Other theft54

school Local Schools

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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.2 km
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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.3 km
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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.3 km
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Jubilee Primary School

Good381 pupils0.5 km
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Sudbourne Primary School

Outstanding329 pupils0.5 km
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Kings Avenue School

Good191 pupils0.7 km
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Iqra Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.7 km
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Holmewood Nursery School

Outstanding130 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Sultan0.6 km
  • Effra Road Social0.5 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.4 km
  • BrewDog1.0 km
  • Prince Albert1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Bombay Inn0.8 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant1.0 km
  • Stars Restaurant0.8 km
  • Adams0.1 km
  • Cafe On The Hill0.1 km
  • + 62 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots0.9 km
  • Town Chicken \& Pizza0.9 km
  • Fish Lounge0.1 km
  • Il Sovrano0.5 km
  • Mojo Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Absar Food Express0.7 km
  • B.K Enterprises0.7 km
  • Brixton Hill Express0.6 km
  • Jones The Butcher0.8 km
  • Kwik Stop Food And Wine0.2 km
  • + 50 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brixton1.1 km
  • Herne Hill1.3 km
  • Clapham High Street1.5 km