Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SW2 2NL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW2 2NL.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SW2 2NL has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SW2 2NL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW2 2NL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 2NL are sourced from Output Area E00016028 (shared with 6 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 2NL. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British29.5%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean52.3%
Other / Mixed14.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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)

SW2 2NL has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences185
Anti-social behaviour90
Other theft47
Vehicle crime29
Drugs25

school Local Schools

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Elm Court School

Outstanding140 pupils0.3 km
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St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls

Good477 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good249 pupils0.4 km
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The Orchard School

Outstanding208 pupils0.5 km
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Holmewood Nursery School

Outstanding130 pupils0.5 km
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City Heights E-ACT Academy

Good593 pupils0.5 km
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Fenstanton Primary School

Good376 pupils0.5 km
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Jubilee Primary School

Good381 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Sultan0.9 km
  • Railway Tavern0.9 km
  • Elm Park Tavern0.4 km
  • The Prince Regent0.9 km
  • Commercial Hotel0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Bombay Inn0.9 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant1.0 km
  • Stars Restaurant0.9 km
  • Asafo Restaurant0.9 km
  • Lambeth Elfrida Rathbone Society0.7 km
  • + 36 more
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Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots1.0 km
  • Town Chicken \& Pizza0.9 km
  • A.K. Chicken0.9 km
  • Best Kebab0.9 km
  • Bramwells Fish \& Chips0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Sesami1.0 km
  • Jones The Butcher0.9 km
  • Brasileira Quality Brazilian Butcher0.9 km
  • Village Masaleh0.9 km
  • Best One0.3 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tulse Hill1.0 km
  • Herne Hill1.0 km
  • Streatham Hill1.5 km