Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

MORVAL ROAD, SW2 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORVAL ROAD, SW2 1DG.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 64,500 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British56.5%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean27.6%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour222
Violence and sexual offences188
Other theft56
Criminal damage and arson54
Theft from the person50

school Local Schools

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Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good100 pupils0.2 km
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Jubilee Primary School

Good381 pupils0.4 km
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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.5 km
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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.5 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.5 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 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 pupils0.8 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 Bakery0.6 km
  • Superdrug0.8 km
  • Strawberry Local0.6 km
  • + 99 more
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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

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
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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
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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

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