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SW2 Postcode


SW2 is one of 28 SW Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London

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).

A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of SW2. If you would like anything added, please contact us.

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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

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

Green spaces in SW2 include part of Tooting Bec Common and part of Brockwell Park.

Where is the SW2 District?

To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.

Nearest Towns to SW2

Town Distance (miles) Direction
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.

Postcode Information for District SW2 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 1018)

Location Post Town Sector Number of
Postcodes
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

Retail and Shopping in SW2

Street Town Locality Number of Shops Central Postcode View on Google Maps
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).

Postcode Sectors

Postcode Sectors in the SW2 District

map showing postcode sectors within the SW2 district
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Where the SW2 postcode district lies within the wider  postcode area
Where the SW2 postcode district lies within the wider postcode area
Map Showing Location of the SW2 postcode Sector
Where is the Postal District?
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Map of the district

Dentists in the SW2 District

# Name Address Type Contact
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

Doctors in the SW2 District

# Name Address Type Contact
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

Chemists in the SW2 District

# Name Address Type Contact
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

Opticians in the SW2 District

# Name Address Type Contact
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

Schools in the Sector

Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Phase: Nursery

Address: 35 Effra Parade , Brixton , London
Postcode: SW2 1PL

Headteacher: Mr Luke Page (Head of Centre)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Trinity Academy

Phase: Secondary

Address: Brixton Hill , Brixton , London
Postcode: SW2 1QS

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Singh ()

Ofsted Rating: Good

South Bank Utc

Phase: Secondary

Address: 56 Brixton Hill , London
Postcode: SW2 1QS

Headteacher: Mr David Bell ()

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Elm Court School

Phase: Not applicable

Address: Elm Park , London
Postcode: SW2 2EF

Headteacher: Ms Joanna Tarrant (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Jubilee Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Tulse Hill , London
Postcode: SW2 2JE

Headteacher: Mr Tom Prestwich (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Upper Tulse Hill , Lambeth , London
Postcode: SW2 2RL

Headteacher: Ms Pauline Thomas (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Holmewood Nursery School

Phase: Nursery

Address: 66 Upper Tulse Hill , London
Postcode: SW2 2RW

Headteacher: Mr Luke Page (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

The Orchard School

Phase: Primary

Address: Christchurch Road , London
Postcode: SW2 3ES

Headteacher: Mr Hoosen Randeree ()

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Christ Church , Streatham Church of England Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Cotherstone Road , Streatham , London
Postcode: SW2 3NF

Headteacher: Mrs N Zeronian-Dalley (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Cotherstone Road , Streatham , London
Postcode: SW2 3NF

Headteacher: Mrs N Zeronian-Dalley (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Streatham Wells Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: 50 Palace Road , London
Postcode: SW2 3NJ

Headteacher: Ms Sarah Wordlaw (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Fenstanton Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Abbots Park , Tulse Hill , London
Postcode: SW2 3PW

Headteacher: Ms Gillian Roberts (Head of School)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

City Heights E-ACT Academy

Phase: Secondary

Address: 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill , London
Postcode: SW2 3PW

Headteacher: Mr Marvin Charles (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls

Phase: Secondary

Address: 155 Tulse Hill , London
Postcode: SW2 3UP

Headteacher: Josephine Okokon (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Richard Atkins Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: New Park Road , London
Postcode: SW2 4JP

Headteacher: Ms Nadia McIntosh (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Trent Road , London
Postcode: SW2 5BL

Headteacher: Mr J P Wentworth (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Sudbourne Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Mandrell Road , Brixton , London
Postcode: SW2 5EF

Headteacher: Mr James Broad (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

West Wimbledon Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Bodnant Gardens , West Barnes Lane , Raynes Park , London
Postcode: SW20 0BZ

Headteacher: Mrs Rosie Williamson (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Raynes Park High School

Phase: Secondary

Address: Bushey Road , London
Postcode: SW20 0JL

Headteacher: Miss Kirsten Taylor (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Hollymount School

Phase: Primary

Address: Cambridge Road , Raynes Park , London
Postcode: SW20 0SQ

Headteacher: Mr Joe Croft (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Cottenham Park Road , London
Postcode: SW20 0SX

Headteacher: Mrs Julia Warner (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Norwegian School in London

Phase: Not applicable

Address: 28 Arterberry Rd , Wimbledon , London
Postcode: SW20 8AH

Headteacher: Ms Lise Karlsen (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

The Norwegian Kindergarten In London

Phase: Not applicable

Address: 28 Arterberry Road , Wimbledon , London
Postcode: SW20 8AH

Headteacher: Mrs Ann Kristine Johansen ()

Ofsted Rating: Good

Ursuline High School Wimbledon

Phase: Secondary

Address: Crescent Road , Wimbledon , London
Postcode: SW20 8HA

Headteacher: Mr Eoin Kelly (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Rutlish School

Phase: Secondary

Address: Watery Lane , Merton Park , London
Postcode: SW20 9AD

Headteacher: Ms Laura Howarth (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

St John Fisher RC Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Grand Drive , London
Postcode: SW20 9NA

Headteacher: Ms Janine Kenna (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Joseph Hood Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Whatley Avenue , Raynes Park , London
Postcode: SW20 9NS

Headteacher: Mrs Anita Saville (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Stations in the Sector

Streatham Hill
CRS Code: SRH

Operator: SN

Line: Crystal Palace line

Company: Southern

Accessable Motorway Junctions

M4 J2

Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.41

Average Driving Distance: 10.23

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1039

M25 J7

Average Driving Time from within the district: 25.80

Average Driving Distance: 13.70

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 136

M4 J3

Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.96

Average Driving Distance: 15.20

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 15

M1 J1

Average Driving Time from within the district: 27.19

Average Driving Distance: 11.74

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1039

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Weather Forecast for The Oval Surrey C.C.C.

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 7.00%E 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 6.00%NE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%N 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 3.00%NW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 4.00%W 7 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 1.00%WSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 1.00%WSW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 2.00%W 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 5.00%W 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00%W 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 1.00%WNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 0.00%W 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00%WSW 4 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 5.00%SW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 6.00%SSE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rainLight rain4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 42.00%SSE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 76.00%SSE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 85.00%S 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 87.00%S 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 90.00%SSW 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 88.00%SSW 20 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light rainLight rain15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 64.00%SSW 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 61.00%SSW 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 84.00%SSW 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 82.00%SSW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) 80.00%SW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 75.00%SW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 54.00%SW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rainLight rain12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 49.00%SW 11 mph
Royal Mail Delivery and Sorting Offices
Postal Sector Delivery Office
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Postcode Format
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Street List for the SW2 District

Current Monthly Rental Prices

# 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

Current House Prices

# 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

Estate Agents

LogoNameBrand NameAddressContact Number
Foxtons BrixtonBrixtonFoxtons506 - 508 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8EN020 3834 7877
Dexters StreathamStreathamDexters105 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4UG020 8674 8400
Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward - Sales ClaphamClaphamKinleigh Folkard & Hayward - Sales44 Abbeville Road, London, SW4 9NF020 3879 5248
OpenRent LondonLondonOpenRent39 Great Windmill Street London W1D 7LX 020 3322 3265
Oaks Estate Agents Tulse HillTulse HillOaks Estate Agents172 ? 176 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AZ020 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
Detached £1,312,4005 £1,450,0001 £693,2504 £1,047,6144
Semi-Detached £931,84833 £1,040,21031 £973,35339 £887,38147
Terraced £831,358106 £842,966151 £861,535146 £756,076124
Flats £475,450514 £456,375635 £451,769536 £412,059649