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.
SW2 2NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW2 2NL.
287
35
£ 49,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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)
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.
school Local Schools
Elm Court School
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
The Orchard School
Holmewood Nursery School
City Heights E-ACT Academy
Fenstanton Primary School
Jubilee Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SW22NL · Data under Open Government Licence