SW2 3DS is a mixed residential area on Lanercost Close, 0.4km from Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within St Martin's ward and the Streatham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW2 3DS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, down 4.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 3DS are sourced from Output Area E00015808 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANERCOST CLOSE, SW2 3DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANERCOST CLOSE, SW2 3DS.
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£ 64,100 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 3DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 35% social renting, SW2 3DS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 3DS. The average age is 34.1. 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
Flat
£ 327,500
6 sales · Mean £ 315,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 3DS is moderate at 55 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
City Heights E-ACT Academy
Fenstanton Primary School
Streatham Wells Primary
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
The Elmgreen School
Hitherfield Primary School
The Orchard School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Maxy Supermarket0.7 km
- Carlos Wine Bar0.4 km
- R J Food \& Wine0.8 km
- Lambeth Supermarket0.5 km
- Adams's Apple0.6 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Brockwell Kebab0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.8 km
- Mama Pollo0.8 km
- MM Fried Chicken0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Iberico0.8 km
- Sweet Portugal0.7 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Butter Up Cafe0.4 km
- Delicious Cafe0.8 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.5 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Knowles Of Norwood0.8 km
- Tulse Hill Tavern0.4 km
- Railway Tavern0.4 km
- Streatham Wine House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tulse Hill0.4 km
- West Norwood1.2 km
- Streatham Hill1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Tulse Hill Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW23DS · Data under Open Government Licence