SW2 5JS is a mixed residential area on Strathleven Road, 0.7km from Clapham Park in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Acre Lane ward and the Streatham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW2 5JS 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. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £836k, down 6.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 5JS are sourced from Output Area E00015210 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRATHLEVEN ROAD, SW2 5JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRATHLEVEN ROAD, SW2 5JS.
298
35
£ 78,200 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 5JS 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
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in SW2 5JS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 6.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 5JS. The average age is 35.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 712,500
16 sales · Mean £ 698,000
Terraced
£ 827,500
16 sales · Mean £ 924,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 5JS is moderate at 69 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
Sudbourne Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Kings Avenue School
South Bank UTC
Trinity Academy
Iqra Primary School
Triangle Nursery School
Harris Academy Clapham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Effra Road Social0.8 km
- Prince Of Wales0.5 km
- 64th \& Social0.9 km
- BrewDog0.9 km
- Ferndales0.6 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
108 nearby- Adams0.5 km
- Cafe On The Hill0.5 km
- Cafe Tana0.5 km
- Stars Square0.9 km
- Aquum0.9 km
- + 103 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Fish Lounge0.5 km
- Il Sovrano0.9 km
- Mojo Kitchen0.8 km
- Morleys0.5 km
- Pizza Brixton0.5 km
- + 50 more
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Absar Food Express0.3 km
- Fruit \& More0.9 km
- Nyame Bekyere0.9 km
- B.K Enterprises0.3 km
- Brixton Hill Express0.6 km
- + 72 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton1.0 km
- Clapham High Street1.0 km
- Herne Hill1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SW25JS · Data under Open Government Licence