Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · South West London
SW2 (Brixton and Streatham Hill): crime, schools, stations and house prices
SW2 (Brixton and Streatham Hill) is a postcode district in South West London, covered by Lambeth. Homes sold for a median of £510,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 1.4% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 5/10 (average), with about 108 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 16 schools with an SW2 postcode, and the nearest stations include Herne Hill, Streatham Hill and Brixton.
House prices in SW2
605 homes sold in SW2 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £510,000. That's 1.4% lower than the 12 months before (£517,500). 1 of them were new builds.
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 436 | £450,000 |
| Terraced houses | 112 | £870,000 |
| Semi-detached houses | 31 | £1,130,000 |
| Detached houses | 5 | £1,400,000 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 14 Trelawn Road, SW2 1DJ | Terraced | £930,000 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 45 Perran Road, SW2 3DJ | Terraced | £730,000 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | First And Second Floor Flat, 2 Branksome Road, SW2 5JA | Flat | £490,000 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | Flat 8, 30 Tierney Road, SW2 4QR | Flat | £450,000 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 31 Doverfield Road, SW2 5NE | Flat | £700,000 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | Flat 10, 30 Streatham Place, SW2 4QY | Flat | £330,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 167 Sternhold Avenue, SW2 4PF | Flat | £625,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 10 Downton Avenue, SW2 3TR | Terraced | £975,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 76 Dumbarton Road, SW2 5LU | Flat | £528,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Flat 1, 60 - 62 Palace Road, SW2 3NR | Flat | £780,000 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in SW2
Crime score: 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 108 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21% |
| Shoplifting | 11% |
| Vehicle crime | 8% |
| Other theft | 7% |
| Burglary | 5% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 40 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in SW2 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (15,586 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in SW2
16 open schools have an SW2 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Nursery schools (3)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | 2-4 | 93 |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre | Local authority nursery school | 2-5 | 68 |
| Triangle Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | 2-4 | 18 |
Primary schools (9)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Academy converter | 3-11 | 404 |
| Jubilee Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 332 |
| Sudbourne Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 296 |
| Streatham Wells Primary | Academy converter | 3-11 | 228 |
| The Orchard School Muslim | Voluntary aided school | 4-11 | 207 |
| Richard Atkins Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 204 |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School Church of England | Academy converter | 5-11 | 170 |
| Fenstanton Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 145 |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 4-11 | 119 |
Secondary schools (2)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy | Free schools | 11-18 | 616 |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy | Academy sponsor led | 11-18 | 460 |
Sixth form and colleges (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | 16-19 | 294 |
Special and other schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Court School | Community special school | 11-19 | 155 |
Stations near SW2
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Herne Hill | 0.8 mi |
| Streatham Hill | 0.8 mi |
| Brixton | 0.9 mi |
| Tulse Hill | 0.9 mi |
| Clapham North | 1.2 mi |
| Clapham Common | 1.2 mi |
Council and wards
SW2 is covered by Lambeth. Wards include Brixton Acre Lane, Brixton Rush Common, Brixton Windrush, Clapham Park, Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction, St Martin's, Streatham Hill East and Streatham Hill West & Thornton.
Frequently asked questions
Is SW2 a safe area to live?
SW2 (Brixton and Streatham Hill) has a crime score of 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 108 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in SW2?
The median sale price in SW2 (Brixton and Streatham Hill) was £510,000 across 605 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 1.4% lower than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near SW2?
The nearest stations to the centre of SW2 are Herne Hill (0.8 mi), Streatham Hill (0.8 mi), Brixton (0.9 mi) and Tulse Hill (0.9 mi).
How many schools are there in SW2?
There are 16 open schools with an SW2 postcode, including 9 primary and 2 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers SW2?
SW2 is covered by Lambeth council.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.