Living in SW2, Lambeth
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SW2 in Lambeth. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Lambeth: £548,034, down 3.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around SW2
116 recorded home sales on the streets around central SW2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £510,550 and a range from £180,000 to £1,190,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 1 43 MEDORA ROAD, SW2 2LW | flat-maisonette | £550,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| FLAT C 51 ENDYMION ROAD, SW2 2BU | flat-maisonette | £466,995 | 2026-05-22 |
| 31 ELM PARK, SW2 2TX | terraced | £906,000 | 2026-05-13 |
| 21A - 21B UPPER TULSE HILL, SW2 2SD | flat-maisonette | £235,000 | 2026-04-09 |
| 45 HYPERION HOUSE BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1HZ | flat-maisonette | £335,000 | 2026-03-30 |
| 6 ARCHBISHOPS PLACE, SW2 2AJ | semi-detached | £840,000 | 2026-03-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
192 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Streatham Wells Primary | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Bonneville Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Rosendale Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
112 state primary and 28 state secondary schools within range, plus 24 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
24 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al Risalah Boys' School, Al Risalah Secondary School, Alleyn's Oakfield, Alleyn's School, Arco Academy, Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls and others.
All 24 fee-paying schools near SW2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 34.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 21.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 8.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 5.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1254 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SW2 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Lambeth's figures.
Common questions about SW2
What is the average house price in SW2?
The average sold price in Lambeth is £548,034 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SW2?
Prices in Lambeth are down 3.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SW2?
The median of 116 recorded sales around central SW2 in the last 2 years is £510,550, ranging from £180,000 to £1,190,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SW2?
192 schools sit within 3 miles of central SW2, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SW2?
1254 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SW2 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is SW2 at risk of flooding?
Central SW2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SW2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £510,550; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1254 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SW2 safe?
1254 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SW2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SW2 or SE24, SW2 or SW4, SW2 or SW12.
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