SW2 3NF is a safe, established residential area on Cotherstone Road, 0.3km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.
Day-to-day life in SW2 3NF has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £562k, up 16.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 3NF are sourced from Output Area E00015204 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTHERSTONE ROAD, SW2 3NF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTHERSTONE ROAD, SW2 3NF.
391
35
£ 57,600 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 3NF 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
Cultural diversity defines SW2 3NF — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 16.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 3NF. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 500,000
13 sales · Mean £ 472,500
Terraced
£ 1,120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW2 3NF has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
The Orchard School
Holmewood Nursery School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Elm Court School
Richard Atkins Primary School
City Heights E-ACT Academy
Fenstanton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Grafton Tennis Club0.9 km
- BEWYLD LTD1.0 km
- Starbucks0.7 km
- The Hamlet1.0 km
- Barca Grill Restaurant0.3 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Porky's Wine Bar0.9 km
- Elm Park Tavern0.5 km
- Streatham Wine House0.6 km
- Prince Of Wales1.0 km
- The Sultan0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Caribbean Mix0.9 km
- Chicken Cottage0.7 km
- Wok D'Lite0.9 km
- Caribbean Taste0.2 km
- Chicken Treat0.4 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Jackson Chemist0.5 km
- Neway Food & Wine0.4 km
- V7 Local Store0.5 km
- Streatham Pharmacy0.8 km
- Airy0.4 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.9 km
- Tulse Hill1.3 km
- Herne Hill1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SW23NF · Data under Open Government Licence