Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

RATTRAY ROAD, SW2 1BD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

347

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW2 1BD 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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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SW2 1BD 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 £880k.

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

SW2 1BD is an up-and-coming urban area on Rattray Road, 0.4km from Brixton in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Windrush ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

Day-to-day life in SW2 1BD has the character of 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 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £880k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00015345 (shared with 4 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 1BD. 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

White / British69.6%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean16.4%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 626,500

12 sales · Mean £ 604,708

Terraced

£ 1,400,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,220,166

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

Crime rates near SW2 1BD are high at 142 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 behaviour453
Violence and sexual offences412
Shoplifting249
Theft from the person235
Other theft165

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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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.6 km
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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.6 km
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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Requires Improvement474 pupils0.6 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.6 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.7 km
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Jubilee Primary School

Good381 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

103 nearby
  • First Gear Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Moorlands Grocery Store0.4 km
  • Brixton Food0.4 km
  • Food Stores - West Indian Continental0.8 km
  • Paula's Bakery0.4 km
  • + 98 more
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Brixton Brew Bar0.6 km
  • Brixton Domino & Social Club0.7 km
  • Commercial Hotel0.9 km
  • The Florence0.9 km
  • Dogstar0.3 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

139 nearby
  • Black & White Cafe0.3 km
  • Caya0.6 km
  • Courtesan0.3 km
  • Effraspace0.3 km
  • Four Boroughs Cafe0.9 km
  • + 134 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

84 nearby
  • Bando Belly0.6 km
  • Golden Canton0.9 km
  • Jollof House Kitchen0.6 km
  • London Fast Food1.0 km
  • Pizza Hot Line0.9 km
  • + 79 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brixton0.5 km
  • Herne Hill1.0 km
  • Loughborough Junction1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Brixton Underground Station0.4 km
  • Brixton Underground Station0.5 km