Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SW2 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW2 1DD.

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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 1DD 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 1DD has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SW2 1DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km 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 1DD 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 above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1DD 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 1DD. 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.

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

Crime around SW2 1DD is above average at 103 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 behaviour363
Violence and sexual offences318
Theft from the person120
Drugs112
Other theft106

school Local Schools

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Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good100 pupils0.3 km
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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.4 km
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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.4 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.6 km
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Jubilee Primary School

Good381 pupils0.6 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.6 km
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Hill Mead Primary School

Good372 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

101 nearby
  • Brixton Food0.5 km
  • Food Stores - West Indian Continental0.7 km
  • Paula's Bakery0.5 km
  • Superdrug0.6 km
  • Strawberry Local0.5 km
  • + 96 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Dogstar0.5 km
  • Effra Hall Tavern0.2 km
  • Taproom0.6 km
  • The Prince0.5 km
  • The Windmill0.7 km
  • + 23 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

138 nearby
  • 500 Degrees0.7 km
  • Adrians Café0.7 km
  • Adulis0.7 km
  • Bottle And Rye0.5 km
  • Brixx Bar \& Grill0.5 km
  • + 133 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

76 nearby
  • Honest Burgers0.6 km
  • L \& R Caribbean Kitchen0.8 km
  • Mama Pollo0.5 km
  • Ted Burgers0.5 km
  • MEXCLUB0.8 km
  • + 71 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brixton0.6 km
  • Herne Hill1.0 km
  • Loughborough Junction1.3 km