SW2 3ES is a safe, established residential area on Roupell Road, 0.5km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW2 3ES is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 3ES are sourced from Output Area E00015206 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROUPELL ROAD, SW2 3ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROUPELL ROAD, SW2 3ES.
360
30
£ 57,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW2 3ES has a significant social housing presence — 65% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 3ES. The average age is 30.5. 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
£ 285,000
2 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 3ES 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
The Orchard School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Holmewood Nursery School
Fenstanton Primary School
City Heights E-ACT Academy
Elm Court School
Streatham Wells Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Maxy Supermarket0.9 km
- Jackson Chemist0.6 km
- Neway Food & Wine0.7 km
- V7 Local Store0.5 km
- Streatham Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- First Come First Served1.0 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Barca Grill Restaurant0.6 km
- Bombay Kitchen0.7 km
- Cafe Castelo1.0 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Brockwell Kebab0.9 km
- Caribbean Mix0.9 km
- Chicken Cottage0.8 km
- Wok D'Lite0.9 km
- Caribbean Taste0.5 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Porky's Wine Bar0.9 km
- Elm Park Tavern0.5 km
- Tulse Hill Tavern0.9 km
- Streatham Wine House0.6 km
- The Sultan0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill1.0 km
- Tulse Hill1.1 km
- Herne Hill1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW23ES · Data under Open Government Licence