SW2 1DG is a mixed residential area on Morval Road, 0.3km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Windrush ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
The people who live in SW2 1DG are typical of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% 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 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.0M, down 8.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00015348 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORVAL ROAD, SW2 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORVAL ROAD, SW2 1DG.
321
37
£ 64,500 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 1DG 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW2 1DG spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 1DG. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 902,500
6 sales · Mean £ 913,758
Semi-Detached
£ 835,000
1 sales · Mean £ 835,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 1DG is moderate at 57 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
Trinity Academy
South Bank UTC
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 Bakery0.6 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- Strawberry Local0.6 km
- + 99 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Dogstar0.6 km
- Effra Hall Tavern0.4 km
- Taproom0.7 km
- The Prince0.6 km
- The Windmill0.7 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
134 nearby- 500 Degrees0.9 km
- Adrians Café0.9 km
- Adulis0.9 km
- Bottle And Rye0.6 km
- Brixx Bar \& Grill0.7 km
- + 129 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
74 nearby- Honest Burgers0.7 km
- L \& R Caribbean Kitchen0.9 km
- Mama Pollo0.6 km
- Ted Burgers0.6 km
- MEXCLUB0.9 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Half moon public house + hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton0.8 km
- Herne Hill0.8 km
- Loughborough Junction1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW21DG · Data under Open Government Licence