Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1QW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1QW.

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Population

176

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 71,300 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW2 1QW 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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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SW2 1QW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SW2 1QW is a mixed residential area on Brixton Hill, 0.8km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Acre Lane ward and the Streatham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW2 1QW offers 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1QW are sourced from Output Area E00015216 (shared with 5 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 1QW. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.5%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean12.8%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 1QW is moderate at 69 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 behaviour227
Violence and sexual offences213
Drugs96
Other theft67
Vehicle crime62

school Local Schools

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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.1 km
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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.1 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.1 km
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Jubilee Primary School

Good381 pupils0.5 km
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Sudbourne Primary School

Outstanding329 pupils0.5 km
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Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good100 pupils0.7 km
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Kings Avenue School

Good191 pupils0.7 km
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Iqra Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

94 nearby
  • Brixton Food0.8 km
  • Food Stores - West Indian Continental0.7 km
  • Paula's Bakery0.7 km
  • Superdrug0.9 km
  • Strawberry Local0.8 km
  • + 89 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Dogstar0.8 km
  • Effra Hall Tavern0.6 km
  • Taproom0.9 km
  • The Prince0.8 km
  • The Windmill0.2 km
  • + 18 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

117 nearby
  • 500 Degrees1.0 km
  • Bottle And Rye0.8 km
  • Brixx Bar \& Grill0.8 km
  • Burnt Toast Cafe0.9 km
  • Cafe Rio0.9 km
  • + 112 more
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Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Honest Burgers0.9 km
  • Mama Pollo0.6 km
  • Ted Burgers0.8 km
  • Best Kebab0.4 km
  • Chicken Treat0.9 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.0 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brixton0.9 km
  • Herne Hill1.3 km
  • Clapham High Street1.4 km