SW2 1DS is an active urban area on Mervan Road, 0.3km from Brixton in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Windrush ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
The people who live in SW2 1DS are typical of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (173 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.6M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00015349 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERVAN ROAD, SW2 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERVAN ROAD, SW2 1DS.
287
36
£ 64,500 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 1DS 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SW2 1DS's 51% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.6M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 1DS. The average age is 36.3. 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
£ 1,350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,436,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW2 1DS are high at 173 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
Trinity Academy
South Bank UTC
Hill Mead Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Jubilee Primary School
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
98 nearby- First Gear Convenience Store0.3 km
- Moorlands Grocery Store0.5 km
- Brixton Food0.3 km
- Food Stores - West Indian Continental0.6 km
- Paula's Bakery0.3 km
- + 93 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Brixton Brew Bar0.6 km
- Brixton Domino & Social Club0.8 km
- Dogstar0.3 km
- Effra Hall Tavern0.1 km
- Taproom0.4 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
134 nearby- Black & White Cafe0.3 km
- Caya0.6 km
- Courtesan0.3 km
- Effraspace0.4 km
- Four Boroughs Cafe1.0 km
- + 129 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- Bando Belly0.6 km
- Jollof House Kitchen0.6 km
- VSource1.0 km
- Honest Burgers0.4 km
- L \& R Caribbean Kitchen0.6 km
- + 62 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton0.5 km
- Herne Hill1.1 km
- Loughborough Junction1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Brixton Underground Station0.4 km
- Brixton Underground Station0.4 km
- Brixton Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW21DS · Data under Open Government Licence