Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

BRAILSFORD ROAD, SW2 2TB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAILSFORD ROAD, SW2 2TB.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 71,300 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW2 2TB 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SW2 2TB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SW2 2TB is a safe, established residential area on Brailsford Road, 0.2km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.

Day-to-day life in SW2 2TB has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £614k, down 0.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 2TB are sourced from Output Area E00016049 (shared with 5 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 2TB. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.9%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean21.7%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 550,000

26 sales · Mean £ 599,919

Semi-Detached

£ 1,450,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,483,333

Terraced

£ 1,222,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,222,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW2 2TB is moderate at 52 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 offences175
Anti-social behaviour135
Other theft46
Bicycle theft42
Robbery40

school Local Schools

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Jubilee Primary School

Good381 pupils0.3 km
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Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good100 pupils0.4 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.4 km
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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.6 km
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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.6 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.7 km
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Elm Court School

Outstanding140 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good249 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

93 nearby
  • First Gear Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Moorlands Grocery Store0.8 km
  • Brockwell park pharmacy0.8 km
  • Brixton Food0.9 km
  • Paula's Bakery0.9 km
  • + 88 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Commercial Hotel0.6 km
  • The Florence0.6 km
  • Dogstar0.9 km
  • Effra Hall Tavern0.7 km
  • Taproom1.0 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

100 nearby
  • Black & White Cafe0.8 km
  • Courtesan0.8 km
  • Effraspace0.3 km
  • First Come First Served0.7 km
  • Pizza Express0.7 km
  • + 95 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Golden Canton0.6 km
  • Kyoto Sushi Bento1.0 km
  • Pizza Hot Line0.6 km
  • VSource0.5 km
  • Fireaway pizza herne hill0.8 km
  • + 41 more
hotel

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 Hill0.7 km
  • Brixton1.1 km
  • Loughborough Junction1.6 km