Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

EFFRA ROAD, SW2 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BZ 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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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

Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in SW2 1BZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1BZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Effra Road, 0.4km 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 1BZ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (153 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1BZ 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 1BZ. 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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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

Flat

£ 375,000

3 sales · Mean £ 443,333

Terraced

£ 672,000

1 sales · Mean £ 672,000

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

Crime rates near SW2 1BZ are high at 153 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 behaviour481
Violence and sexual offences444
Theft from the person258
Shoplifting255
Other theft188

school Local Schools

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Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good100 pupils0.3 km
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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.4 km
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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.4 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.6 km
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Hill Mead Primary School

Good372 pupils0.6 km
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Jubilee Primary School

Good381 pupils0.7 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.7 km
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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Requires Improvement474 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

98 nearby
  • First Gear Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Moorlands Grocery Store0.5 km
  • Brixton Food0.4 km
  • Food Stores - West Indian Continental0.7 km
  • Paula's Bakery0.4 km
  • + 93 more
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Brixton Brew Bar0.7 km
  • Brixton Domino & Social Club0.8 km
  • The Florence1.0 km
  • Dogstar0.4 km
  • Effra Hall Tavern0.1 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

135 nearby
  • Black & White Cafe0.4 km
  • Caya0.7 km
  • Courtesan0.4 km
  • Effraspace0.4 km
  • Halo Burger0.7 km
  • + 130 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

69 nearby
  • Bando Belly0.7 km
  • Jollof House Kitchen0.7 km
  • VSource0.9 km
  • Honest Burgers0.5 km
  • L \& R Caribbean Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 64 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brixton0.5 km
  • Herne Hill1.1 km
  • Loughborough Junction1.2 km

Bus Stops

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