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.
FORTROSE GARDENS, SW2 4HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORTROSE GARDENS, SW2 4HU.
307
39
£ 51,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 4HU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Richard Atkins Primary School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
Telferscot Primary School
Holmewood Nursery School
Maytree Nursery School
The Orchard School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SW24HU · Data under Open Government Licence