SW2 3UB is a safe, established residential area on Christchurch Road, 0.2km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 £345k, down 15.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 3UB are sourced from Output Area E00015205 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, SW2 3UB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, SW2 3UB.
305
37
£ 57,600 /yr
77%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 3UB 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
SW2 3UB is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £345k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 15.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 3UB. The average age is 37.0. 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
£ 340,000
17 sales · Mean £ 327,327
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 3UB 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
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
Holmewood Nursery School
Richard Atkins Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
The Orchard School
Elm Court School
Streatham Wells Primary
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Grafton Tennis Club0.8 km
- BEWYLD LTD0.9 km
- Starbucks0.7 km
- The Hamlet0.9 km
- Barca Grill Restaurant0.3 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Porky's Wine Bar0.8 km
- Elm Park Tavern0.6 km
- Streatham Wine House0.5 km
- Prince Of Wales0.9 km
- The Sultan0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Caribbean Mix0.9 km
- Chicken Cottage0.7 km
- Wok D'Lite0.9 km
- Caribbean Taste0.1 km
- Chicken Treat0.4 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Jackson Chemist0.5 km
- Neway Food & Wine0.4 km
- V7 Local Store0.6 km
- Streatham Pharmacy0.8 km
- Airy0.4 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.8 km
- Tulse Hill1.5 km
- Herne Hill1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SW23UB · Data under Open Government Licence