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SW2

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SW2 is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £600,218
1yr change ▼ 9.1%
Crime 174% above avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£600,218

▼ 9.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

109% above national avg

Crime Rate

222.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

174% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

365 Mbps

Property Prices in SW2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SW2 is £600,218, which is 54% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SW2 cost 109.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SW2 have fallen 9.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,056,422 17
Semi-detached £1,062,702 99
Terraced £890,417 392
Flat £463,427 1460
All types £600,218 2025

5-Year Price History

£578K £592K £607K £621K £636K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SW2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 222.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SW2 has a crime rate significantly 174% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
59.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
8.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
15.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
50.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
50.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SW2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SW2 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Triangle Nursery School Nursery Outstanding mi
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre Nursery Good mi
Holmewood Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Richard Atkins Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Sudbourne Primary School Primary Good mi

3

Outstanding

3

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

316,920

Population

62

Median Age

21%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
21.0%
Private rent
29.0%
Social rent
34.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SW2 are 365.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SW2 is collected by Lambeth. The Band D rate is £1,762/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

SW

SW2 — LONDON

Area Summary

SW2 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£600,218, 109% above national average), higher-than-average crime (174% above national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (365 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SW2 LONDON

What is the average house price in SW2 LONDON?
The average house price in SW2 (LONDON) is £600,218, based on 2025 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 109% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.1% over the past year.
Is SW2 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SW2 is above the national average (222.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (59.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (50.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SW2 LONDON?
The population of SW2 (LONDON) is approximately 316,920 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 21% of homes are owner-occupied, 29% are privately rented, and 34% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SW2?
The average broadband download speed in SW2 is 365 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SW2 LONDON?
There are 16 schools in or near SW2. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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