SW2 4XA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Telford Avenue, 0.2km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham Hill East ward and the Streatham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW2 4XA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 4XA are sourced from Output Area E00015842 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TELFORD AVENUE, SW2 4XA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TELFORD AVENUE, SW2 4XA.
277
34
£ 51,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, SW2 4XA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 4XA. The average age is 34.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 278,015
2 sales · Mean £ 278,015
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 4XA is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
The Orchard School
The Livity School
Streatham Wells Primary
Richard Atkins Primary School
Holmewood Nursery School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Hand In Hand0.6 km
- Taylors0.8 km
- Porky's Wine Bar0.4 km
- The Five Bells0.7 km
- The Sultan0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Asafo Restaurant0.5 km
- Lambeth Elfrida Rathbone Society0.5 km
- Bar 610.2 km
- Bar Copabana0.7 km
- Don Luigi Pizzeria \& Restaurant0.4 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Bramwells Fish \& Chips0.5 km
- Paya0.5 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Ten Thanks0.8 km
- The Hill0.1 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Essential Express Food And Wine0.7 km
- A.H.Underwood1.0 km
- Baadoow Ltd0.7 km
- Budgens0.1 km
- Hill Food \& Wine0.8 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.5 km
- Tulse Hill1.4 km
- Streatham1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Streatham Hill Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW24XA · Data under Open Government Licence