SW2 3EF is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within St Martin's ward and the Streatham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW2 3EF offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 3EF are sourced from Output Area E00015818 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW2 3EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW2 3EF.
304
39
£ 64,100 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 3EF 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
No single demographic signal dominates SW2 3EF — age 39, 44% ownership, 41% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 3EF. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 3EF is moderate at 50 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
Streatham Wells Primary
City Heights E-ACT Academy
Fenstanton Primary School
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
Hitherfield Primary School
The Orchard School
The Elmgreen School
The Livity School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Maxy Supermarket0.8 km
- G7 Speed0.5 km
- Brasileiro Meat \& Grocery1.0 km
- Carlos Wine Bar0.6 km
- Kathir Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Brockwell Kebab0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Chicken Trio Streatham1.0 km
- Caribbean Mix0.9 km
- Chicken Cottage0.8 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.9 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.9 km
- National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Iberico0.9 km
- SW16 Bar \& Kitchen1.0 km
- Sweet Portugal0.8 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Perfect Blend1.0 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Porky's Wine Bar1.0 km
- Knowles Of Norwood0.8 km
- Tulse Hill Tavern0.6 km
- Streatham Wine House0.8 km
- Railway Tavern0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tulse Hill0.6 km
- Streatham Hill1.0 km
- West Norwood1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW23EF · Data under Open Government Licence