Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, SW2 3UD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, SW2 3UD.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 57,600 /yr

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Employed

77%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW2 3UD 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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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SW2 3UD 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. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 68.9% year-on-year.

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

SW2 3UD 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 rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, up 68.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 3UD are sourced from Output Area E00015205 (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 3UD. 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

White / British71.1%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean12.5%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

77%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 316,500

25 sales · Mean £ 346,858

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

SW2 3UD has low crime rates — 48 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 offences230
Anti-social behaviour151
Vehicle crime65
Other theft51
Criminal damage and arson45

school Local Schools

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Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School

Good179 pupils0.1 km
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Holmewood Nursery School

Outstanding130 pupils0.4 km
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The Orchard School

Outstanding208 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good249 pupils0.4 km
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Richard Atkins Primary School

Good278 pupils0.4 km
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Elm Court School

Outstanding140 pupils0.6 km
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Streatham Wells Primary

Good0.7 km
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City Heights E-ACT Academy

Good593 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Porky's Wine Bar0.8 km
  • Elm Park Tavern0.6 km
  • Streatham Wine House0.5 km
  • Prince Of Wales1.0 km
  • The Sultan0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Caribbean Mix0.8 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.7 km
  • Wok D'Lite0.8 km
  • Caribbean Taste0.2 km
  • Chicken Treat0.4 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Jackson Chemist0.4 km
  • Neway Food & Wine0.4 km
  • V7 Local Store0.6 km
  • Streatham Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Airy0.4 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streatham Hill0.8 km
  • Tulse Hill1.4 km
  • Herne Hill1.8 km