SW2 1DA is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
Within the SW2 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00015525 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW2 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW2 1DA.
459
38
£ 64,500 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 1DA 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
No single demographic signal dominates SW2 1DA — age 38, 37% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 1DA. The average age is 38.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 1DA is moderate at 56 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
Jubilee Primary School
South Bank UTC
Trinity Academy
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Hill Mead Primary School
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
104 nearby- Brixton Food0.7 km
- Food Stores - West Indian Continental0.9 km
- Paula's Bakery0.7 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- Strawberry Local0.7 km
- + 99 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Dogstar0.7 km
- Effra Hall Tavern0.5 km
- Taproom0.8 km
- The Prince0.7 km
- The Windmill0.7 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
132 nearby- 500 Degrees1.0 km
- Adrians Café1.0 km
- Adulis0.9 km
- Bottle And Rye0.7 km
- Brixx Bar \& Grill0.7 km
- + 127 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
72 nearby- Honest Burgers0.8 km
- L \& R Caribbean Kitchen1.0 km
- Mama Pollo0.7 km
- Ted Burgers0.7 km
- AC Fusion1.0 km
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Half moon public house + hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton0.8 km
- Herne Hill0.9 km
- Loughborough Junction1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW21DA · Data under Open Government Licence