Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

TELFORD AVENUE, SW2 4XA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TELFORD AVENUE, SW2 4XA.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 51,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British40.6%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean24.2%
Other / Mixed28.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 7%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour200
Violence and sexual offences187
Vehicle crime62
Criminal damage and arson61
Other theft50

school Local Schools

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Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School

Good179 pupils0.4 km
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The Orchard School

Outstanding208 pupils0.5 km
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The Livity School

Good100 pupils0.6 km
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Streatham Wells Primary

Good0.6 km
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Richard Atkins Primary School

Good278 pupils0.7 km
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Holmewood Nursery School

Outstanding130 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good249 pupils0.7 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Good124 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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

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