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SW2 Area Report

Lambeth

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£569,675
Median Price
Postcode district (SW2)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (SW2)
32
Schools Nearby
45/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.6/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in SW2

Rental Yield
5.2
Price Growth
3.1
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.5
Transport
4.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.7
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (SW2)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

1005
Crimes/month
220
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Lambeth)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Lambeth has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
4
employment
5
education
7
health
5
crime
4
housing
4
environment
2

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Lambeth (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the SW2-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£532,742
Lambeth average
-6.9%
Annual Change
Declining
Market

Average Price by Type

£1,139,143
Detached
£1,005,928
Semi-Detached
£784,104
Terraced
£437,733
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £219,003
01/12/2003: £221,027
01/12/2004: £243,226
01/12/2005: £248,315
01/12/2006: £281,637
01/12/2007: £330,937
01/12/2008: £284,954
01/12/2009: £301,854
01/12/2010: £313,089
01/12/2011: £331,438
01/12/2012: £360,139
01/12/2013: £428,622
01/12/2014: £479,085
01/12/2015: £518,704
01/12/2016: £548,167
01/12/2017: £545,087
01/12/2018: £547,147
01/12/2019: £557,289
01/12/2020: £572,048
01/12/2021: £573,243
01/12/2022: £586,042
01/12/2023: £569,140
01/12/2024: £572,344
01/12/2025: £532,742
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

18
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
5
Independent
2
Special
4
Nursery
32
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 32 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

42.9
Avg Attainment 8
+0.9% vs national (42.5)
39.7%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 19 secondary schools in Lambeth

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

45/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.
TfL Zone 3

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in SW2 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£950,000
31 sales
Semi-detached
£1,000,000
161 sales
Terraced
£886,500
645 sales
Flat
£450,000
2,385 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Lambeth. For the headline SW2 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-6.9%
1 Year Change
declining
Market Status
Lambeth
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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E
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,286/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Air Quality Management AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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Listed Buildings Nearby
5
Grade II

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~67 Mbps
Max Available~1000 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre+ Yes

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

100/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:116 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Food Hygiene Ratings

47 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.1/5
Average Rating
79%
Rated Good or Very Good
47
Total Establishments
Ten ThanksTakeaway/sandwich shop
1/5
SweetsRetailers - other
3/5
Upper Tulse Hill ChemistRetailers - other
Exempt
Elm Park TavernPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Think Positive Fashion CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

6%
Renewable Energy
229g
CO₂/kWh
high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 52.4%imports 38.0%wind 5.2%biomass 2.4%nuclear 1.8%hydro 0.3%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

43m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 43m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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