Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

BEDFORD TERRACE, SW2 5DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD TERRACE, SW2 5DJ.

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Population

454

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 78,200 /yr

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Employed

84%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW2 5DJ 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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1/10
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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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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SW2 5DJ is a young, economically active community — 84% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

home £1,020,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW2 5DJ is a safe, established residential area on Bedford Terrace, 0.4km from Clapham Park in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Acre Lane ward and the Streatham constituency.

This is 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (75% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00015219 (shared with 18 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 5DJ. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.6%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

84%Active
FT: 75%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 1,020,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,020,000

Semi-Detached

£ 846,250

1 sales · Mean £ 846,250

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

SW2 5DJ has low crime rates — 43 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 offences136
Anti-social behaviour110
Vehicle crime83
Other theft53
Burglary43

school Local Schools

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Kings Avenue School

Good191 pupils0.1 km
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Sudbourne Primary School

Outstanding329 pupils0.1 km
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Iqra Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.2 km
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Harris Academy Clapham

Good394 pupils0.5 km
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Glenbrook Primary School

Good163 pupils0.5 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.5 km
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Maytree Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils0.6 km
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Triangle Nursery School

Outstanding70 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Boss Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Neway Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Airy0.9 km
  • Kwik Stop Express0.6 km
  • Soo Mar Madiina Halal Meat0.9 km
  • + 45 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Be At One Bar \& Lounge0.9 km
  • ONeill's0.9 km
  • The Lotus Bar0.9 km
  • The Railway Tavern0.9 km
  • Tonight Josephine0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Argan Restaurant1.0 km
  • Barsito1.0 km
  • Cafe Sol0.9 km
  • Coffee Wake Cup0.8 km
  • Dumplings And Boas0.8 km
  • + 76 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Clapham Kebab House1.0 km
  • Southside Cafe0.9 km
  • Chicken Treat0.9 km
  • Bean About Town1.0 km
  • Brixton's Cod0.5 km
  • + 38 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clapham High Street1.0 km
  • Brixton1.2 km
  • Wandsworth Road1.8 km