SW2 1PE is a safe, established residential area on Brixton Water Lane, 0.3km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW2 1PE offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1PE are sourced from Output Area E00016050 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIXTON WATER LANE, SW2 1PE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIXTON WATER LANE, SW2 1PE.
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33
£ 71,300 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 1PE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
59% of SW2 1PE's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 1PE. The average age is 33.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 1PE is moderate at 53 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
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
Jubilee Primary School
South Bank UTC
Trinity Academy
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Elm Court School
Hill Mead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Ilias Fish Shop0.8 km
- Kumatsi Market0.8 km
- Lambeth Mini Market0.9 km
- Morleys Fried Chicken0.9 km
- On The Go1.0 km
- + 96 more
Restaurant, Cafe
117 nearby- Banh Banh Vietnamese Kitchen0.9 km
- Fish Bowl Brixton0.9 km
- Fish Wings And Tings0.8 km
- Rancho Pampa Limited0.8 km
- Sendero Specialty Coffee0.9 km
- + 112 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Olleys fish experience1.0 km
- Baz And Fred0.8 km
- Oowee Vegan0.8 km
- Golden Canton0.8 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Commercial Hotel0.8 km
- The Florence0.7 km
- Dogstar0.7 km
- Effra Hall Tavern0.5 km
- Taproom0.8 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Half moon public house + hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Hill0.8 km
- Brixton0.9 km
- Loughborough Junction1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW21PE · Data under Open Government Licence