Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

THORNCLIFFE ROAD, SW2 4JG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNCLIFFE ROAD, SW2 4JG.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 57,600 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW2 4JG 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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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 72% economic activity and an average age of 32, SW2 4JG is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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

SW2 4JG is a safe, established residential area on Thorncliffe Road, 0.5km from Clapham Park in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Clapham Park ward and the Streatham constituency.

Day-to-day life in SW2 4JG 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 4JG are sourced from Output Area E00015235 (shared with 11 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 4JG. 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

White / British69.6%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean14.2%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

SW2 4JG has low crime rates — 40 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 offences173
Anti-social behaviour135
Other theft53
Vehicle crime46
Criminal damage and arson38

school Local Schools

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Maytree Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils0.1 km
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Glenbrook Primary School

Good163 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Academy Clapham

Good394 pupils0.3 km
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Richard Atkins Primary School

Good278 pupils0.4 km
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Iqra Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.4 km
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Sudbourne Primary School

Outstanding329 pupils0.6 km
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Kings Avenue School

Good191 pupils0.6 km
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Holmewood Nursery School

Outstanding130 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • The Thoughful Fruiter0.9 km
  • Service Stores0.7 km
  • Bottle Apostle0.8 km
  • Life Of Fish Ltd0.8 km
  • MacFarlane's0.8 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Camile Thai0.8 km
  • Grafton Tennis Club0.8 km
  • Nue Ground0.8 km
  • Boqueria1.0 km
  • Asafo Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • En Root1.0 km
  • Shuga Hill1.0 km
  • Bramwells Fish \& Chips0.6 km
  • Paya0.6 km
  • Peng An0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Hand In Hand0.4 km
  • The White Horse0.8 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.3 km
  • Elm Park Tavern0.8 km
  • Hope \& Anchor0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streatham Hill1.4 km
  • Clapham High Street1.6 km
  • Brixton1.7 km