SW2 1BA is an active urban area on Rattray Road, 0.5km from Brixton in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Windrush ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW2 1BA 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £873k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00015346 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RATTRAY ROAD, SW2 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RATTRAY ROAD, SW2 1BA.
297
39
£ 64,500 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 1BA 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
With 43% social renting, SW2 1BA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 1BA. The average age is 39.3. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 935,000
1 sales · Mean £ 935,000
Terraced
£ 1,080,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,080,000
Flat
£ 585,583
2 sales · Mean £ 585,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 1BA is above average at 112 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
Hill Mead Primary School
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Trinity Academy
South Bank UTC
Jubilee Primary School
Jessop Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Half moon public house + hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- South West Saloon0.7 km
- The Shrub & Shutter0.6 km
- The Prince Regent0.5 km
- Barrio South0.5 km
- Hootananny0.3 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
140 nearby- Eat Of Eden (Brixton) Ltd0.5 km
- Jalisco0.5 km
- Naughty Piglets0.4 km
- Santafereno0.5 km
- Station 260.5 km
- + 135 more
Takeaway Shop
84 nearby- Albion Hospitality0.9 km
- Control Tower0.8 km
- Curry On Naanstop & Namaskaram London & Indchi Wok0.8 km
- Healthy Living Platform0.5 km
- Jalisco Loughborough1.0 km
- + 79 more
Retailers - Other
106 nearby- B.K Enterprises1.0 km
- Brixton Hill Express0.4 km
- Hamilton Supermarket0.6 km
- Jones The Butcher0.3 km
- Kwik Stop Food And Wine0.6 km
- + 101 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton0.6 km
- Herne Hill0.9 km
- Loughborough Junction1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW21BA · Data under Open Government Licence