Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

COTHERSTONE ROAD, SW2 3NF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTHERSTONE ROAD, SW2 3NF.

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Population

391

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 57,600 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British52.2%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean31.5%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences248
Anti-social behaviour156
Vehicle crime59
Other theft50
Criminal damage and arson47

school Local Schools

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Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School

Good179 pupils0.0 km
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The Orchard School

Outstanding208 pupils0.3 km
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Holmewood Nursery School

Outstanding130 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good249 pupils0.3 km
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Elm Court School

Outstanding140 pupils0.5 km
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Richard Atkins Primary School

Good278 pupils0.5 km
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City Heights E-ACT Academy

Good593 pupils0.7 km
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Fenstanton Primary School

Good376 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Marks \& Spencer0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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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
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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
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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

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