SW2 4HH is a safe, established residential area on Thornton Avenue, 0.5km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham Hill West & Thornton ward and the Streatham constituency.
Day-to-day life in SW2 4HH has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 4HH are sourced from Output Area E00015840 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNTON AVENUE, SW2 4HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNTON AVENUE, SW2 4HH.
186
34
£ 62,600 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 4HH 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
With 69% economic activity and an average age of 34, SW2 4HH is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At £1.1M median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 4HH. The average age is 33.9. 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
£ 457,500
2 sales · Mean £ 457,500
Semi-Detached
£ 2,400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW2 4HH has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Telferscot Primary School
Richard Atkins Primary School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
The Livity School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- The Thoughful Fruiter0.6 km
- B.M. Amin0.8 km
- Essential Express Food And Wine0.8 km
- Streatham Pharmacy0.6 km
- Clapham Park Supermarket0.8 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Grafton Tennis Club0.3 km
- Just Jenny's Cafe0.8 km
- Asafo Restaurant0.6 km
- Lambeth Elfrida Rathbone Society1.0 km
- Bar 610.6 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Coco And Bibi At Kitchen 40.9 km
- Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua0.9 km
- My Godo Kitchen 60.9 km
- Tarnips Treats Kitchen 70.9 km
- Tortilla0.9 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Hand In Hand0.6 km
- Taylors0.9 km
- Porky's Wine Bar0.6 km
- Streatham Wine House0.6 km
- The Five Bells0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.6 km
- Balham1.4 km
- Streatham1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SW24HH · Data under Open Government Licence