SW2 2TA is a safe, established residential area on Arlingford Road, 0.3km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW2 2TA 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. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £556k, up 75.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 2TA are sourced from Output Area E00016052 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARLINGFORD ROAD, SW2 2TA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARLINGFORD ROAD, SW2 2TA.
288
36
£ 71,300 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 2TA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SW2 2TA has a significant social housing presence — 43% 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. Property prices are trending up 75.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 2TA. The average age is 36.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 517,000
14 sales · Mean £ 547,308
Terraced
£ 1,160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW2 2TA has low crime rates — 48 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
Jubilee Primary School
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Trinity Academy
South Bank UTC
Elm Court School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- First Gear Convenience Store0.9 km
- Maxy Supermarket1.0 km
- Moorlands Grocery Store0.9 km
- Brockwell park pharmacy0.8 km
- Brixton Food1.0 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Commercial Hotel0.7 km
- The Florence0.7 km
- Dogstar1.0 km
- Effra Hall Tavern0.7 km
- The Prince1.0 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Black & White Cafe0.9 km
- Courtesan0.9 km
- Effraspace0.4 km
- First Come First Served0.6 km
- Pizza Express0.8 km
- + 68 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Brockwell Kebab1.0 km
- Golden Canton0.7 km
- Kyoto Sushi Bento1.0 km
- Pizza Hot Line0.7 km
- VSource0.6 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Half moon public house + hotel0.8 km
- National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Hill0.8 km
- Brixton1.1 km
- Tulse Hill1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SW22TA · Data under Open Government Licence