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.
BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1QW.
176
38
£ 71,300 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
South Bank UTC
Trinity Academy
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Jubilee Primary School
Sudbourne Primary School
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
Kings Avenue School
Iqra Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SW21QW · Data under Open Government Licence