SW2 2BF is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within St Martin's ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood 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 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 2BF are sourced from Output Area E00016006 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW2 2BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW2 2BF.
471
36
£ 62,700 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 2BF 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 2BF's 51% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 2BF. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW2 2BF has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
City Heights E-ACT Academy
Fenstanton Primary School
Rosendale Primary School
Elm Court School
The Orchard School
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
The Elmgreen School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Half moon public house + hotel0.9 km
- National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Tulse Hill Tavern0.4 km
- Railway Tavern0.6 km
- Commercial Hotel0.9 km
- The Florence0.9 km
- Elm Park Tavern0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Saray restaurant0.8 km
- Lambeth Elfrida Rathbone Society0.8 km
- Electric Cafe0.9 km
- Francatelli Ltd0.9 km
- Le Daily Corner1.0 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- News And Booze0.9 km
- Sesami0.9 km
- Norwood Mini Market0.9 km
- Maxy Supermarket0.2 km
- V7 Local Store0.8 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- A.K. Chicken0.6 km
- Best Kebab0.9 km
- Godfather Pizza0.5 km
- London Pizza0.7 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.9 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tulse Hill0.6 km
- Herne Hill1.0 km
- West Dulwich1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW22BF · Data under Open Government Licence