SW2 5NH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dumbarton Road, 0.7km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Acre Lane ward and the Streatham constituency.
For families considering a move, SW2 5NH represents 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £460k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 5NH are sourced from Output Area E00177620 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUMBARTON ROAD, SW2 5NH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUMBARTON ROAD, SW2 5NH.
171
34
£ 57,600 /yr
78%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 5NH 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
With 78% economic activity and an average age of 34, SW2 5NH is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 5NH. The average age is 33.9. 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
Terraced
£ 450,000
2 sales · Mean £ 450,000
Flat
£ 525,500
3 sales · Mean £ 526,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 5NH is moderate at 50 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
Richard Atkins Primary School
Maytree Nursery School
Holmewood Nursery School
Glenbrook Primary School
Harris Academy Clapham
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
Iqra Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Grafton Tennis Club0.9 km
- Asafo Restaurant0.4 km
- Curry Paradise0.7 km
- Herb0.9 km
- Le Daily Corner0.4 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Hand In Hand0.3 km
- The White Horse0.7 km
- Prince Of Wales0.4 km
- The Windmill0.5 km
- Elm Park Tavern0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Bramwells Fish \& Chips0.5 km
- Paya0.4 km
- Peng An0.6 km
- Ten Thanks0.4 km
- The Hill1.0 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Service Stores0.5 km
- Baadoow Ltd0.2 km
- Budgens1.0 km
- Day Lewis0.6 km
- Hill Food \& Wine0.2 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill1.3 km
- Brixton1.7 km
- Herne Hill1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SW25NH · Data under Open Government Licence