Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

EFFRA ROAD, SW2 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EFFRA ROAD, SW2 1BX.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW2 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SW2 1BX has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1BX is an up-and-coming urban area on Effra Road, 0.2km 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 1BX is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime rates are high (180 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £757k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00015343 (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 1BX. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.4%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean33.8%
Other / Mixed14.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

£ 985,000

3 sales · Mean £ 855,000

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

Crime rates near SW2 1BX are high at 180 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 behaviour558
Violence and sexual offences525
Shoplifting304
Theft from the person303
Other theft225

school Local Schools

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Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good100 pupils0.5 km
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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.5 km
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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.5 km
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Hill Mead Primary School

Good372 pupils0.6 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.6 km
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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Requires Improvement474 pupils0.7 km
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Stockwell Primary School

Good470 pupils0.7 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good286 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • The Landor1.0 km
  • The Prince Regent0.8 km
  • Brixton Brew Bar0.6 km
  • Brixton Domino & Social Club0.8 km
  • The White Horse0.7 km
  • + 23 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

134 nearby
  • O'Cantinho De Portugal0.8 km
  • Stir Coffee0.7 km
  • El Rancho De Lalo0.2 km
  • Etta's Seafood Kitchen0.4 km
  • Ichiban Sushi0.3 km
  • + 129 more
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Retailers - Other

104 nearby
  • Boss Pharmacy1.0 km
  • A. M. Quality Halal Meats0.3 km
  • Baladis Food0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Day Lewis0.7 km
  • + 99 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

68 nearby
  • Best Kebab0.6 km
  • New Century1.0 km
  • Rappido0.5 km
  • Juice Hubb0.6 km
  • New Tings0.6 km
  • + 63 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brixton0.4 km
  • Loughborough Junction1.1 km
  • Herne Hill1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Brixton Underground Station0.3 km
  • Brixton Underground Station0.3 km
  • Brixton Rail Station0.4 km