Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

EFFRA ROAD, SW2 1DF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

459

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,500 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW2 1DF 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.

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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SW2 1DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SW2 1DF is a mixed residential area on Effra Road, 0.4km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

This 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £561k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00015525 (shared with 13 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 1DF. 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

White / British62.0%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean17.8%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 53%
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

£ 561,100

1 sales · Mean £ 561,100

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

Crime around SW2 1DF is moderate at 55 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 behaviour208
Violence and sexual offences201
Other theft58
Criminal damage and arson56
Vehicle crime52

school Local Schools

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Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good100 pupils0.3 km
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Jubilee Primary School

Good381 pupils0.4 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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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.6 km
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Hill Mead Primary School

Good372 pupils0.8 km
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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Requires Improvement474 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Dogstar0.7 km
  • Effra Hall Tavern0.4 km
  • Taproom0.8 km
  • The Prince0.7 km
  • The Windmill0.6 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

132 nearby
  • 500 Degrees0.9 km
  • Adrians Café1.0 km
  • Adulis0.9 km
  • Bottle And Rye0.7 km
  • Brixx Bar \& Grill0.7 km
  • + 127 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

72 nearby
  • Honest Burgers0.8 km
  • L \& R Caribbean Kitchen1.0 km
  • Mama Pollo0.6 km
  • Ted Burgers0.7 km
  • AC Fusion1.0 km
  • + 67 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Half moon public house + hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brixton0.8 km
  • Herne Hill0.9 km
  • Loughborough Junction1.4 km