Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

ABBOTS PARK, SW2 3QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTS PARK, SW2 3QD.

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Population

478

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in SW2 3QD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SW2 3QD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Abbots Park, 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 3QD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 64% 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 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £479k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 3QD are sourced from Output Area E00016040 (shared with 10 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 3QD. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British26.6%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean51.7%
Other / Mixed17.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 462,000

15 sales · Mean £ 441,766

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW2 3QD is moderate at 51 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 offences210
Anti-social behaviour101
Other theft52
Vehicle crime34
Drugs30

school Local Schools

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St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls

Good477 pupils0.2 km
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City Heights E-ACT Academy

Good593 pupils0.2 km
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Fenstanton Primary School

Good376 pupils0.2 km
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The Orchard School

Outstanding208 pupils0.5 km
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Streatham Wells Primary

Good0.5 km
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Elm Court School

Outstanding140 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good249 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School

Good179 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Maxy Supermarket0.5 km
  • V7 Local Store0.8 km
  • Lambeth Supermarket0.4 km
  • Deejay Chemist0.5 km
  • K C News0.4 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • First Come First Served0.7 km
  • Sahins Lounge1.0 km
  • Trevo Brasserie1.0 km
  • Butter Up Cafe0.6 km
  • Salvation Army0.8 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Brockwell Kebab0.5 km
  • Kyoto Sushi Bento0.9 km
  • MM Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • Caribbean Taste1.0 km
  • Indian Fusion Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.2 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Tulse Hill Tavern0.4 km
  • Streatham Wine House1.0 km
  • Elm Park Tavern0.8 km
  • Railway Tavern0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tulse Hill0.6 km
  • Herne Hill1.3 km
  • Streatham Hill1.3 km