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.
BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1AH.
475
33
£ 71,300 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
South Bank UTC
Trinity Academy
Jubilee Primary School
Sudbourne Primary School
Kings Avenue School
Iqra Primary School
Holmewood Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 2 more
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
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Postcode Profile: SW21AH · Data under Open Government Licence