SW2 1ES is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Brixton in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Acre Lane ward and the Streatham 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 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00015218 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW2 1ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW2 1ES.
254
35
£ 71,300 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 1ES 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
SW2 1ES is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 1ES. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1ES is moderate at 81 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
South Bank UTC
Trinity Academy
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Sudbourne Primary School
Jubilee Primary School
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
Kings Avenue School
Iqra Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- First Gear Convenience Store0.8 km
- Moorlands Grocery Store1.0 km
- Brixton Food0.7 km
- Food Stores - West Indian Continental0.6 km
- Paula's Bakery0.6 km
- + 92 more
Restaurant, Cafe
124 nearby- Black & White Cafe0.8 km
- Courtesan0.8 km
- Effraspace0.6 km
- Whippersnappers CIC0.8 km
- 500 Degrees0.9 km
- + 119 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Dogstar0.8 km
- Effra Hall Tavern0.5 km
- Taproom0.9 km
- The Prince0.7 km
- The Windmill0.3 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Honest Burgers0.9 km
- L \& R Caribbean Kitchen1.0 km
- Mama Pollo0.5 km
- Ted Burgers0.7 km
- AC Fusion0.9 km
- + 52 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton0.8 km
- Herne Hill1.3 km
- Clapham High Street1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW21ES · Data under Open Government Licence