SW2 4JD is a safe, established residential area on Chale Road, 0.6km from Clapham Park in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Clapham Park ward and the Streatham constituency.
Day-to-day life in SW2 4JD 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 — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 4JD are sourced from Output Area E00015235 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHALE ROAD, SW2 4JD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALE ROAD, SW2 4JD.
363
32
£ 57,600 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 4JD 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 72% economic activity and an average age of 32, SW2 4JD is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At 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 4JD. The average age is 32.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW2 4JD has low crime rates — 45 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
Maytree Nursery School
Richard Atkins Primary School
Harris Academy Clapham
Glenbrook Primary School
Iqra Primary School
Sudbourne Primary School
Holmewood Nursery School
Kings Avenue School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- The Thoughful Fruiter0.9 km
- Service Stores0.5 km
- Bottle Apostle1.0 km
- Life Of Fish Ltd0.9 km
- MacFarlane's0.9 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Camile Thai1.0 km
- Grafton Tennis Club0.8 km
- Nue Ground0.9 km
- Asafo Restaurant0.5 km
- Curry Paradise0.8 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Hand In Hand0.3 km
- The White Horse0.7 km
- Prince Of Wales0.4 km
- Elm Park Tavern0.7 km
- The Windmill0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Bramwells Fish \& Chips0.5 km
- Paya0.5 km
- Peng An0.7 km
- Ten Thanks0.5 km
- Fish Lounge0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill1.3 km
- Clapham High Street1.7 km
- Brixton1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SW24JD · Data under Open Government Licence