SW2 1BE is a mixed residential area on Rattray Road, 0.4km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Windrush ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW2 1BE 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £625k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00015346 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RATTRAY ROAD, SW2 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RATTRAY ROAD, SW2 1BE.
297
39
£ 64,500 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 1BE 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
Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in SW2 1BE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 1BE. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 625,000
1 sales · Mean £ 625,000
Terraced
£ 1,065,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,065,000
Semi-Detached
£ 780,000
1 sales · Mean £ 780,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 1BE is moderate at 71 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
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Hill Mead Primary School
Trinity Academy
South Bank UTC
Jubilee Primary School
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
105 nearby- Brixton Food0.6 km
- Food Stores - West Indian Continental0.9 km
- Paula's Bakery0.6 km
- Superdrug0.7 km
- Strawberry Local0.5 km
- + 100 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Dogstar0.5 km
- Effra Hall Tavern0.3 km
- Taproom0.6 km
- The Prince0.5 km
- The Windmill0.8 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
139 nearby- 500 Degrees0.8 km
- Adrians Café0.8 km
- Adulis0.7 km
- Bottle And Rye0.5 km
- Brixx Bar \& Grill0.6 km
- + 134 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
79 nearby- Honest Burgers0.6 km
- L \& R Caribbean Kitchen0.8 km
- Mama Pollo0.6 km
- Ted Burgers0.5 km
- Baba G0.7 km
- + 74 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Half moon public house + hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton0.7 km
- Herne Hill0.8 km
- Loughborough Junction1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW21BE · Data under Open Government Licence