SW2 2QT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Trinity Rise, 0.5km from Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW2 2QT is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £671k, up 42.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 2QT are sourced from Output Area E00016036 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TRINITY RISE, SW2 2QT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRINITY RISE, SW2 2QT.
322
34
£ 49,400 /yr
38%
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
Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in SW2 2QT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 42.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 2QT. The average age is 34.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 800,000
4 sales · Mean £ 806,603
Flat
£ 605,000
7 sales · Mean £ 618,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW2 2QT has low crime rates — 43 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
Elm Court School
The Orchard School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Streatham Wells Primary
Holmewood Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Maxy Supermarket0.3 km
- V7 Local Store0.7 km
- Lambeth Supermarket0.6 km
- Deejay Chemist0.6 km
- K C News0.5 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Florence1.0 km
- Tulse Hill Tavern0.5 km
- Elm Park Tavern0.7 km
- Railway Tavern0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- First Come First Served0.5 km
- Utter Waffle1.0 km
- Umana yana0.9 km
- Bar 1271.0 km
- Butter Up Cafe0.7 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Brockwell Kebab0.3 km
- Kyoto Sushi Bento0.7 km
- VSource1.0 km
- Fireaway pizza herne hill0.9 km
- No.2 chinese0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.1 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tulse Hill0.7 km
- Herne Hill1.1 km
- Streatham Hill1.5 km
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