Postcode report
Is SW2 4AE a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SW2 4AE: area rating, property, schools and local change
SW2 4AE is a postcode in Streatham Hill West & Thornton, Lambeth, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SW2 4AE, then scores the surrounding small area 40/100 - bottom 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SW2 4AE are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SW2 4AE is based on Lambeth 022 Census 2021. It covers 8,321 residents, 14,241 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 21% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 44% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near SW2 4AE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SW2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £460k from 123 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SW2 4AE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 6 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SW2 4AE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SW2 4AE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 41 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SW2 4AE
Is SW2 4AE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 40/100 (bottom 21% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SW2 4AE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SW2 4AE?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SW2 4AE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SW2 4AE?
LocaleIQ matched SW2 4AE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SW2 4AE?
The latest median sold price is £460k based on 123 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SW2 4AE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 41 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.