SW2 1AN is an up-and-coming urban area on Dalberg Road, 0.4km from Brixton in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Windrush ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
SW2 1AN is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (149 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £856k, up 18.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00015345 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DALBERG ROAD, SW2 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALBERG ROAD, SW2 1AN.
347
36
£ 57,300 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 1AN 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 1AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £856k. Property prices are trending up 18.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 1AN. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,120,000
7 sales · Mean £ 1,125,000
Flat
£ 670,000
7 sales · Mean £ 649,285
Semi-Detached
£ 1,190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW2 1AN are high at 149 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
Trinity Academy
South Bank UTC
Hill Mead Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Jubilee Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Brixton Food0.4 km
- Food Stores - West Indian Continental0.7 km
- Paula's Bakery0.4 km
- Superdrug0.5 km
- Strawberry Local0.4 km
- + 92 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Dogstar0.4 km
- Effra Hall Tavern0.2 km
- Taproom0.5 km
- The Prince0.4 km
- The Windmill0.8 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
137 nearby- 500 Degrees0.7 km
- Adrians Café0.7 km
- Adulis0.6 km
- Bottle And Rye0.4 km
- Brixx Bar \& Grill0.4 km
- + 132 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
73 nearby- Honest Burgers0.5 km
- L \& R Caribbean Kitchen0.7 km
- Mama Pollo0.4 km
- Ted Burgers0.4 km
- MEXCLUB0.7 km
- + 68 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton0.5 km
- Herne Hill1.0 km
- Loughborough Junction1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Brixton Underground Station0.5 km
- Brixton Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW21AN · Data under Open Government Licence