Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

RATTRAY ROAD, SW2 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RATTRAY ROAD, SW2 1BA.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 64,500 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British64.8%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean22.8%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 48%
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

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.

Anti-social behaviour425
Violence and sexual offences368
Theft from the person164
Drugs144
Other theft127

school Local Schools

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Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good100 pupils0.2 km
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Hill Mead Primary School

Good372 pupils0.5 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.6 km
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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Requires Improvement474 pupils0.6 km
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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.6 km
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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.6 km
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Jubilee Primary School

Good381 pupils0.7 km
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Jessop Primary School

Outstanding350 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Half moon public house + hotel1.0 km
local_bar

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
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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
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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
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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
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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