The postcode district is located in the SW London - SW postal area , SW2 has a population of 55,538 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the district is 1.51 square miles (3.92 square kilometers or 967.55 acres).
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The SW2 postcode in the South West London Area includes parts of Brixton, Tulse Hill and Streatham. SW2 is located within the London Borough of Lambeth.
SW2 is an area that has a strong sense of community, particularly celebrating its deep-rooted Caribbean heritage.
Local landmarks include Lambeth Town Hall, a listed building with a clock tower, and the Brixton Windmill on Brixton Hill. The windmill, built in 1816, is the last remaining windmill in inner London.
The Ritzy Cinema, dating back to 1911, is one of London's oldest cinemas. It shows a mix of mainstream, independent, and foreign films to film lovers in SW2.
The Black Cultural Archives at Windrush Square celebrates the contribution that people of Caribbean and African descent have made to the UK.
Green spaces in SW2 include part of Tooting Bec Common and part of Brockwell Park.
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
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City of Westminster | 3.66 | N |
City of London | 4.73 | NNE |
Ewell | 8.82 | SW |
Banstead | 9.47 | SSW |
Warlingham | 9.95 | SSE |
Epsom | 10.18 | SW |
Caterham | 11.64 | S |
Esher | 11.94 | WSW |
Sunbury-on-Thames | 13.05 | W |
Swanley | 13.13 | ESE |
Walton-on-Thames | 13.62 | WSW |
Leatherhead | 13.93 | SW |
Oxted | 14.08 | SSE |
Redhill | 14.53 | S |
Chigwell | 14.54 | NE |
Ashford | 14.81 | W |
Reigate | 15.02 | SSW |
Westerham | 15.03 | SSE |
Weybridge | 15.57 | WSW |
Dartford | 15.85 | E |
The post town for this district is LONDON.
Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
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Lambeth | LONDON | SW2 3 | 229 |
Lambeth | LONDON | SW2 2 | 224 |
Lambeth | LONDON | SW2 4 | 216 |
Lambeth | LONDON | SW2 1 | 178 |
Lambeth | LONDON | SW2 5 | 171 |
Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
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BRIXTON HILL | LONDON | 87 | SW2 1RS | View on Google Maps | |
STREATHAM HILL | LONDON | 75 | SW2 4TX | View on Google Maps | |
ACRE LANE | LONDON | 72 | SW2 5UT | View on Google Maps | |
TULSE HILL | LONDON | 36 | SW2 2TP | View on Google Maps | |
NEW PARK ROAD | LONDON | 22 | SW2 4UN | View on Google Maps | |
UPPER TULSE HILL | LONDON | 14 | SW2 2RP | View on Google Maps | |
AMESBURY AVENUE | LONDON | 8 | SW2 3BJ | View on Google Maps | |
ELM PARK | LONDON | 8 | SW2 2UB | View on Google Maps | |
BRIXTON WATER LANE | LONDON | 7 | SW2 1PE | View on Google Maps | |
STERNHOLD AVENUE | LONDON | 6 | SW2 4PA | View on Google Maps |
The primary settlement in the SW2 postcode district is Lambeth, which is located in the county of Greater London in England. Other significant settlements in the district include Lambeth as well. The most significant post town in the district is London.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Lambeth London Boro area with a total of 1046 postal codes.
The SW2 postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The SW2 Postcode shares a border with SE27 (LONDON), SW12 (LONDON), SW16 (LONDON, NORBURY), SE24 (LONDON), SW4 (LONDON) and SW9 (LONDON).
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | Dental Surgery | 24 ACRE LANE , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , SW2 5SG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
2 | Dental Surgery | SAUNDERS HOUSE , TULSE HILL , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , SW2 3PJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
3 | Dental Surgery | 221 BRIXTON HILL , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , SW2 1NP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
4 | Confidential Clinic Dental Surgery | 19 NEW PARK ROAD , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , SW2 4DU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
5 | Hmp Brixton | BRIXTON , JEBB AVENUE , LONDON , SW2 5XF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
6 | Orchard Orthodontics | 8 BRIXTON HILL , LONDON , SW2 1EG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
7 | Confidental Clinic | 32 STREATHAM PLACE , LONDON , SW2 4QY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
8 | Infinity Dental Care | 237 BRIXTON HILL , LONDON , SW2 1NR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | Brixton Hill Group Practice | , 22 RALEIGH GARDENS , BRIXTON , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , SW2 1AE | GP PRACTICE | |
2 | Edith Cavell Practice | , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , SW2 4TP | GP PRACTICE | |
3 | Palace Road Surgery | , STREATHAM HILL , LONDON , SW2 3DY | GP PRACTICE | |
4 | North Wood Group Practice @ Tulse Hill | , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , SW2 3DX | BRANCH SURGERY | |
5 | Streatham Place Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3 | , LONDON , SW2 4QY | BRANCH SURGERY | |
6 | Streatham Place Surgery | , LONDON , SW2 4QY | BRANCH SURGERY |
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | PALACE RD SURGERY , 1A&1B PALACE ROAD , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , SW2 3DY | PHARMACY | |
2 | Baba Chemist | 7 TULSE HILL , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , SW2 2TH | PHARMACY | |
3 | New Park Pharmacy | 85 NEW PARK ROAD , BRIXTON , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , SW2 4ES | PHARMACY | |
4 | Jackson Chemist | 88 STREATHAM HILL , BRIXTON , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , SW2 4RD | PHARMACY | |
5 | Upper Tulse Hill Chemist | 23 UPPER TULSE HILL , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , SW2 2SD | PHARMACY | |
6 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 110 BRIXTON HILL , LAMBETH , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , SW2 1AH | PHARMACY | |
7 | Streatham Pharmacy | 95 STREATHAM HILL , STREATHAM , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , SW2 4UD | PHARMACY | |
8 | Sg Manning Pharmacy | 294 BRIXTON HILL , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , SW2 1HT | PHARMACY |
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | REALEYES THE EYE CLINIC | 107 STREATHAM HILL , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , SW2 4UG | OPTICAL SITE | |
2 | BANKS OPTOMETRISTS | 8 ACRE LANE , BRIXTON , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , SW2 5SG | OPTICAL SITE | |
3 | PRIMARY OPHTHALMIC SOLUTIONS (LAMBETH) | CIVIC CENTRE , 6 BRIXTON HILL , LONDON , SW2 1EG | OPTICAL SITE |
Phase: Nursery
Address: 35 Effra Parade , Brixton , London
Postcode: SW2 1PL
Headteacher: Mr Luke Page (Head of Centre)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Secondary
Address: Brixton Hill , Brixton , London
Postcode: SW2 1QS
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Singh ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Secondary
Address: 56 Brixton Hill , London
Postcode: SW2 1QS
Headteacher: Mr David Bell ()
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Elm Park , London
Postcode: SW2 2EF
Headteacher: Ms Joanna Tarrant (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Primary
Address: Tulse Hill , London
Postcode: SW2 2JE
Headteacher: Mr Tom Prestwich (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Upper Tulse Hill , Lambeth , London
Postcode: SW2 2RL
Headteacher: Ms Pauline Thomas (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Phase: Nursery
Address: 66 Upper Tulse Hill , London
Postcode: SW2 2RW
Headteacher: Mr Luke Page (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Primary
Address: Christchurch Road , London
Postcode: SW2 3ES
Headteacher: Mr Hoosen Randeree ()
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Primary
Address: Cotherstone Road , Streatham , London
Postcode: SW2 3NF
Headteacher: Mrs N Zeronian-Dalley (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Cotherstone Road , Streatham , London
Postcode: SW2 3NF
Headteacher: Mrs N Zeronian-Dalley (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: 50 Palace Road , London
Postcode: SW2 3NJ
Headteacher: Ms Sarah Wordlaw (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Abbots Park , Tulse Hill , London
Postcode: SW2 3PW
Headteacher: Ms Gillian Roberts (Head of School)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Phase: Secondary
Address: 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill , London
Postcode: SW2 3PW
Headteacher: Mr Marvin Charles (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Secondary
Address: 155 Tulse Hill , London
Postcode: SW2 3UP
Headteacher: Josephine Okokon (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: New Park Road , London
Postcode: SW2 4JP
Headteacher: Ms Nadia McIntosh (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Trent Road , London
Postcode: SW2 5BL
Headteacher: Mr J P Wentworth (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Primary
Address: Mandrell Road , Brixton , London
Postcode: SW2 5EF
Headteacher: Mr James Broad (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Bodnant Gardens , West Barnes Lane , Raynes Park , London
Postcode: SW20 0BZ
Headteacher: Mrs Rosie Williamson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Secondary
Address: Bushey Road , London
Postcode: SW20 0JL
Headteacher: Miss Kirsten Taylor (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Cambridge Road , Raynes Park , London
Postcode: SW20 0SQ
Headteacher: Mr Joe Croft (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Cottenham Park Road , London
Postcode: SW20 0SX
Headteacher: Mrs Julia Warner (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Not applicable
Address: 28 Arterberry Rd , Wimbledon , London
Postcode: SW20 8AH
Headteacher: Ms Lise Karlsen (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Not applicable
Address: 28 Arterberry Road , Wimbledon , London
Postcode: SW20 8AH
Headteacher: Mrs Ann Kristine Johansen ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Secondary
Address: Crescent Road , Wimbledon , London
Postcode: SW20 8HA
Headteacher: Mr Eoin Kelly (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Secondary
Address: Watery Lane , Merton Park , London
Postcode: SW20 9AD
Headteacher: Ms Laura Howarth (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Primary
Address: Grand Drive , London
Postcode: SW20 9NA
Headteacher: Ms Janine Kenna (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Whatley Avenue , Raynes Park , London
Postcode: SW20 9NS
Headteacher: Mrs Anita Saville (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Operator: SN
Line: Crystal Palace line
Company: Southern
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.41
Average Driving Distance: 10.23
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1039
Average Driving Time from within the district: 25.80
Average Driving Distance: 13.70
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 136
Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.96
Average Driving Distance: 15.20
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 15
Average Driving Time from within the district: 27.19
Average Driving Distance: 11.74
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1039
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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09:00 to 12:00 | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 7.00% | E 4 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 4 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | N 4 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 4 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 4.00% | W 7 mph |
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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00:00 to 03:00 | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 9 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 11 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 2.00% | W 11 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 5.00% | W 9 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | W 9 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | W 7 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 4 mph |
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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00:00 to 03:00 | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 4 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 4 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 42.00% | SSE 7 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 76.00% | SSE 11 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 85.00% | S 16 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 87.00% | S 18 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Heavy rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 90.00% | SSW 18 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 88.00% | SSW 20 mph |
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
00:00 to 03:00 | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 64.00% | SSW 20 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 61.00% | SSW 18 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 84.00% | SSW 18 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 82.00% | SSW 18 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 80.00% | SW 16 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 75.00% | SW 13 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 54.00% | SW 11 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 49.00% | SW 11 mph |
Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
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SW2 1 | Brixton Sdelivery Office |
SW2 2 | Brixton Sdelivery Office |
SW2 3 | Brixton Sdelivery Office |
SW2 4 | Brixton Sdelivery Office |
SW2 5 | Brixton Sdelivery Office |
S | W | 2 | - | X | X | X |
S | W | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
# Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
---|---|---|---|
£775 | £2,500 | £1,353 | |
1 | £1,000 | £2,500 | £1,744 |
2 | £1,650 | £3,950 | £2,248 |
3 | £2,250 | £4,950 | £3,120 |
4 | £2,700 | £7,501 | £4,373 |
5 | £4,498 | £6,700 | £5,039 |
6 | £5,800 | £5,800 | £5,800 |
# Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
---|---|---|---|
£30,000 | £2,500,000 | £426,818 | |
1 | £160,000 | £525,000 | £360,639 |
2 | £120,000 | £950,000 | £500,405 |
3 | £250,000 | £1,100,000 | £650,072 |
4 | £350,000 | £2,195,000 | £963,570 |
5 | £950,000 | £2,250,000 | £1,319,994 |
6 | £1,725,000 | £3,000,000 | £2,145,714 |
7 | £1,800,000 | £1,800,000 | £1,800,000 |
Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
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Brixton | Foxtons | 506 - 508 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8EN | 020 3834 7877 | |
Streatham | Dexters | 105 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4UG | 020 8674 8400 | |
Clapham | Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward - Sales | 44 Abbeville Road, London, SW4 9NF | 020 3879 5248 | |
London | OpenRent | 39 Great Windmill Street London W1D 7LX | 020 3322 3265 | |
Tulse Hill | Oaks Estate Agents | 172 ? 176 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AZ | 020 3889 9151 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
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Detached | £1,312,400 | 5 | £1,450,000 | 1 | £693,250 | 4 | £1,047,614 | 4 |
Semi-Detached | £931,848 | 33 | £1,040,210 | 31 | £973,353 | 39 | £887,381 | 47 |
Terraced | £831,358 | 106 | £842,966 | 151 | £861,535 | 146 | £756,076 | 124 |
Flats | £475,450 | 514 | £456,375 | 635 | £451,769 | 536 | £412,059 | 649 |