Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

FORTROSE GARDENS, SW2 4HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORTROSE GARDENS, SW2 4HU.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW2 4HU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SW2 4HU is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £355k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 40.3% year-on-year.

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

SW2 4HU is a safe, established residential area on Fortrose Gardens, 0.3km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham Hill West & Thornton ward and the Streatham constituency.

For families considering a move, SW2 4HU represents a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, up 40.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 4HU are sourced from Output Area E00015831 (shared with 9 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 4HU. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.4%
Asian / British Asian7.7%
Black / African / Caribbean21.0%
Other / Mixed13.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 355,375

2 sales · Mean £ 355,375

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

SW2 4HU has low crime rates — 42 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 offences152
Anti-social behaviour126
Other theft51
Vehicle crime50
Criminal damage and arson36

school Local Schools

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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Good124 pupils0.4 km
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Richard Atkins Primary School

Good278 pupils0.5 km
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Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School

Good179 pupils0.6 km
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Telferscot Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.6 km
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Holmewood Nursery School

Outstanding130 pupils0.8 km
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Maytree Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils0.8 km
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The Orchard School

Outstanding208 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good249 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Five Bells0.9 km
  • The Sultan0.6 km
  • Streatham Wine House0.5 km
  • Porky's Wine Bar0.7 km
  • The Hand In Hand0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Aya Lebanese Cuisine1.0 km
  • Bombay Inn0.5 km
  • Cafe Zara0.8 km
  • Exhibit B0.9 km
  • Kennedy's Of Streatham0.8 km
  • + 36 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots0.4 km
  • Estate Office Coffee0.7 km
  • PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA0.5 km
  • Town Chicken \& Pizza0.5 km
  • Orient Express1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Airy0.6 km
  • Krishen News0.3 km
  • Lambeth Supermarket0.9 km
  • Soo Mar Madiina Halal Meat0.6 km
  • Brasileiro Meat \& Grocery0.8 km
  • + 34 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Leigham Court Hotel1.0 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks \& Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streatham Hill0.7 km
  • Balham1.6 km
  • Tulse Hill1.8 km