SW2 3RS is a safe, established residential area on Holmewood Gardens, 0.4km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.
This is 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £668k, up 75.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 3RS are sourced from Output Area E00015249 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLMEWOOD GARDENS, SW2 3RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMEWOOD GARDENS, SW2 3RS.
380
36
£ 57,600 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 3RS 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW2 3RS spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. £668k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 75.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 3RS. The average age is 35.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 497,000
11 sales · Mean £ 478,003
Terraced
£ 967,500
4 sales · Mean £ 880,250
Semi-Detached
£ 650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 3RS 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.
school Local Schools
Holmewood Nursery School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Richard Atkins Primary School
The Orchard School
Elm Court School
City Heights E-ACT Academy
Fenstanton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Prince Of Wales0.8 km
- The Sultan0.3 km
- The Hand In Hand0.3 km
- The White Horse0.9 km
- Streatham Wine House0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Adams0.9 km
- Cafe On The Hill0.9 km
- Cafe Tana0.9 km
- Bombay Inn0.2 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.3 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Marks \& Spencer1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Fish Lounge0.9 km
- Morleys0.9 km
- Pizza Brixton0.9 km
- Pizza Experto0.9 km
- Roosters Spot0.9 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Airy0.3 km
- Krishen News0.4 km
- Kwik Stop Express0.9 km
- Lambeth Supermarket0.6 km
- Soo Mar Madiina Halal Meat0.3 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill1.1 km
- Tulse Hill1.4 km
- Herne Hill1.6 km
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