SW2 5TX has a low crime rate (27.5 incidents per 1,000 residents). Crime levels are stable. It is in the Lambeth borough.

What are property prices in SW2 5TX?

The median property price in SW2 5TX is £318k. Prices changed +42.6% in the past year. For a detailed breakdown by property type and price history, see the property section on LondonIQ.

How good is transport in SW2 5TX?

SW2 5TX has a PTAL (Public Transport Accessibility Level) of 3, on a scale of 1a (lowest) to 6b (highest). The nearest tube station is Clapham North, approximately 8.1 minutes away. There are 0 bus routes serving the area.

What are the schools like near SW2 5TX?

The nearest primary school to SW2 5TX is Iqra Primary School rated Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nearest secondary school is Trinity Academy (Ofsted: Not yet inspected). LondonIQ shows Ofsted ratings and exam scores for all nearby schools.

What is the liveability score for SW2 5TX?

SW2 5TX has a liveability score of 73/100, placing it in the top 22% of London postcodes. The score combines safety, transport, schools, environment, and amenities data.

SW2 5TX Postcode — Crime Rate, Schools & House Prices

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At a glance

📍SW2 5TX is in Brixton Acre Lane, Lambeth — exceptional school provision — 100% Good or Outstanding.
🏠Property prices average £318k (median). Crime is 58% below the London average.
👤Best for: Families

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Property

1 May

Prices, sales volume and market trends

£318,000

Median sale price

+42.6%

This year

Flat

Dominant type

Price history

5-year change

+2.6%

Sales (24 months)8

New build0.0%

Avg flat£318,000

Price per m²£6,737/m²

Avg floor area47.2 m²

EPC breakdown

11%

34%

35%

Based on 85 properties · Confidence: high

Street mix

Flat 99%Other 1%

LHA rates — Inner South West London

Shared room£685/mo

1 bedroom£1420/mo

2 bedrooms£1700/mo

3 bedrooms£2160/mo

4 bedrooms£2900/mo

Stamp duty

Standard buyer£3,400

First-time buyerFTB

£0

Additional propertyBTL/2nd

£12,940

England & NI rates 2025/26. Additional property rate adds 3% on each band.

Current mortgage rates

2-year fixed4.58%

5-year fixed4.32%

SVR7.25%

Bank of England (monthly average)

Affordability

5.8×

Price-to-income

£1,591/mo

Est. mortgage

Low

Market activity

100d

Days to sell

Rising

Market momentum

Energy & construction

Solar yield856 kWh/kWp/yr

Heat pump suitableYes

EPC upgrade costMedium

Rebuild cost estimate£118,000

Rebuild cost per m²£2,500/m²

BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.

Construction era1930-1949

WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Heating fuelmains gas (community)

GlazingFully double glazed

Council tax band Band DAnnual charge £1,848

Price growth potentialLow

Stamp Duty & Affordability Calculator

Stamp duty on median price (£318,000)

£3,400

Standard buyer

£0

First-time buyer

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Deposit

Affordability uses 4.5× single income and 4.75% indicative rate over 25 years. Not financial advice.

Investment

Rental yield, rent and gentrification

Investment score

Good

Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.

Avg monthly rent£1,800

Gross yield6.79% (high)

Gentrification score24/100

Sales last 12 months2

Rental market

High

Demand

Low

Void risk

Young professional

Tenant profile

+5.9%

Rent growth (1yr)

Market liquidity

Low

Market activity

100d

Est. days to sell

17/100

Velocity score

Future outlook

Low

Price growth potential

Medium

Development pressure

Low

New supply risk

Safety

29 May

Crime rates and local incidents

LOW CRIME

27.5 incidents per 1,000 residents

↑ Rising 100.0%

-42% vs borough

Crime by type

Other15

Violence & sexual offences15

Anti-social behaviour10

Vehicle crime10

Burglary3

Theft2

Drug offences1

Robbery0

Road safety

Road safety score

Accidents (5yr)

Crime is 158% below London average

Transport

1 May

Public transport accessibility and links

PTAL 3

Moderate

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Clapham NorthNorthern line

8.1 min walk

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Clapham High Street

Nearby stations

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Clapham North Underground StationNorthern

8 min walk

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Clapham High Street Rail StationWindrush

10 min walk

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Clapham High StreetNational Rail

10 min walk

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Clapham Common Underground StationNorthern

11 min walk

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Brixton Underground StationVictoria

11 min walk

🚌No bus stops within 400m

Walkability score

190

Footpaths (500m)

Santander docks (800m)

0.5 km

Nearest cycle dock

Central London commute times

40 min

London Bridge

40 min

Victoria

36 min

Waterloo ★

47 min

Canary Wharf

38 min

City

Source: TfL Journey Planner (sector-level)

Location

Schools

18 Apr

Nearest schools and Ofsted ratings

Education score

Good for families

★ Top school within 1km

—

Primary

Iqra Primary School

Not yet inspected · 7 min walk

KS2: 111.1

—

Secondary

Trinity Academy

Not yet inspected · 7 min walk

P8: -0.17A8: 38.6

100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding

Childcare

Maytree Nursery School

Not inspected · 12 min walk

7 primaries · 2 secondaries · 0 childcare — within 1km

Environment

22 Apr

Flood risk, air quality and noise

Flood riskLOW

Low

Surface waterLOW

Low

Air qualityMEDIUM

NO₂: 48.0 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 9.0 µg/m³

NoiseHIGH

road

Radon riskLOW

0.5% of local properties affected

ULEZ zone · £12.50/dayCCZ: 3.0 km away✗ Not Green Belt✗ Not AONB3% green spaceTree canopy: 43%

Nearest SSSI: Barn Elms Wetland Centre SSSI — 7.6 km

Energy

Solar: 856 kWh/kWp/yrHeat pump: SuitableEPC upgrade: Medium

Ground stability

Geology: SAND AND GRAVEL

Subsidence risk: Low

Shrink-swell: Low

Running sand risk: Medium

Insurance risk

Standard

Cost band

Low

Flood risk

Low

Subsidence risk

0.5%

Flood claim prob.

Health

GP, dental and hospital access

HETHERINGTON GROUP PRACTICE

18 HETHERINGTON ROAD, SW4 7NU

3 min walk

78%

Recommend GP

78%

Overall GP experience

GPs within 1km

Dentists within 1km

Care homes (1km)

Nearest hospitalLambeth Hospital · 700 m

Nearest A&EKING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 2.5 km

A&E 4hr targetNHS target: 95%60.2%

Demographics

22 Apr

Population, deprivation and income

Decile 7/10

Less deprived than average

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Rank: 21,253 nationally

2,035

Est. population

18,103/km²

79%

Employed

72%

Degree educated

£55,100

Median income

3.8%

Claimant rate

Inner cityVery high densityYoung professionals

Community stability

Age profile

Under 1811%

18–3452%

35–4917%

50–6413%

65+7%

Tenure

Own outright12%

Own (mortgage)28%

Private rent37%

Social rent22%

Shared ownership2%

Rent free0%

Ethnicity

White British53%

White Other17%

Asian3%

Black17%

Mixed8%

Other3%

Employment & lifestyle

Managerial / professional64%

Routine / semi-routine11%

No car household55%

Unemployed3%

No qualifications7%

Housing tenure (Census 2021)

Private rent 37%Social rent 22%

vs. London

Income vs London+31.2%

Price vs London-38.8%

Politics

Local councillors and MP

Ward majorityGreen

Ward majority vote14.0%

Ward turnout119%

Election year2026

MPBell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour)

MP majority18,005

ConstituencyClapham and Brixton Hill

Councillors

Natalie Denise KaneGreen

Michael ChessumGreen

David John BridsonLabour

Amenities

Shops, restaurants, parks and more

Parks (1km)

Restaurants (800m)

Cafes (800m)

Pubs (400m)

Pharmacies (800m)

Gyms (1km)

Sports (1km)

Convenience

Nearest supermarketPhambra Food Store · 1.0 km

1 swimming pools2 sports halls

Libraries (1km)

Cinemas (2km)

724m

Post office

Nearby shops

my local46 m

Absar Food Express74 m

B.K. Enterprises84 m

Costcutter89 m

Nearby cafes

Piece of Cake65 m

Selina Cafe72 m

Blank Coffee99 m

Sam's Cafe133 m

Nearby restaurants

Dinner House54 m

True flavours77 m

Fish & Chips Take Away90 m

Khamsa111 m

Nearby pubs

Hope & Anchor11 m

Bar 16050 m

Boqueria59 m

The Coach & Horses344 m

Nearby gyms

Substation161 m

Anytime Fitness618 m

PureGym623 m

Ferndale Community Sports Centre733 m

Nearby pharmacies

Boss Pharmacy317 m

Pearl Pharmacy615 m

Day Lewis Pharmacy731 m

Orbis Pharmacy746 m

Nearby health

Clapham Park Dermatology350 m

Clapham Family Practice631 m

Orchard Orthodontics652 m

Lambeth Hospital700 m

Food hygiene (5-star)48% of 79

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