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.
BRAILSFORD ROAD, SW2 2TB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAILSFORD ROAD, SW2 2TB.
306
34
£ 71,300 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
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
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Elm Court School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SW22TB · Data under Open Government Licence