The postcode SW2 1BU is located in Lambeth, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 2005.SW2 1BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SW2 1BU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SW2 1BU as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Striving service workers.
The closest road name to SW2 1BU is Buckner Road which is centered 118 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Matthew's Church and is 50 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 327 m away at Brixton Underground Station The closest railway station is Brixton Rail Station, 417 m away.
The closest primary school to SW2 1BU (for ages 11 and under) is Sudbourne Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on October 10, 2008. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Trinity Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on May 4, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of SW2 1BU is The Prince Regent and is 835 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on April 20, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Kai Hung Chinese Takeaway and is 562 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on January 23, 2021.
Policing for SW2 1BU is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Lambeth is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SW2 1BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW2 1BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW2 1BU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | July 2005 |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SW2 1BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbourne Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 10, 2008) | 392 m |
| Trinity Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 4, 2017) | 443 m |
| South Bank UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Requires improvement (January 23, 2019) | 443 m |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 555 m | |
| Hill Mead Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 637 m |
| Stockwell Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (January 31, 2019) | 754 m |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 16, 2017) | 806 m |
| Jubilee Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 14, 2016) | 824 m |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 830 m |
| Lansdowne School | Special school | 11-18 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 842 m |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 4, 2008) | 898 m |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | 965 m | |
| Jessop Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (May 2, 2012) | 1 km |
| Kings Avenue School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 23, 2018) | 1.05 km |
| St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 1.05 km |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 1.06 km |
| The Michael Tippett School | Special school | 11-19 | Special Measures (November 11, 2021) | 1.11 km |
| Iqra Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 20, 2017) | 1.11 km |
| Herne Hill School | Independent school | 2-7 | 1.29 km | |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2019) | 1.3 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW2 1BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Hung Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 23, 2021 | 562 m | |
| Jones The Butcher | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2021 | 661 m | |
| Stanley Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2019 | 673 m | |
| Four Hundred Rabbits | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2021 | 756 m | |
| Whippersnappers CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2021 | 756 m | |
| VOP News Agents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 13, 2021 | 774 m | |
| Evelyn Grace Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 26, 2021 | 806 m | |
| The Prince Regent | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 20, 2021 | 835 m | |
| St.Jude's Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2021 | 898 m | |
| Hamilton Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 13, 2021 | 902 m | |
| Another House Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 16, 2021 | 919 m | |
| Pizza Pilgrims Herne Hill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2020 | 919 m | |
| Rondanini UK Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2021 | 919 m | |
| Rondanini UK Ltd - Main Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2021 | 919 m | |
| Eden Organics | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 23, 2019 | 933 m | |
| German Kindergarten | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2022 | 940 m | |
| Brixton Brewery | Exempt March 13, 2020 | 972 m | |
| Jessop Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 2, 2022 | 1 km | |
| Bread Bread | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 1 km | |
| Curry On Naanstop & Namaskaram London & Indchi Wok | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 27, 2021 | 1 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW2 1BU - Data from Apr 2022
| St Matthew's Church | 50 m | |
| St Matthew's Church | 60 m | |
| Lambeth Town Hall | 68 m | |
| Lambeth Town Hall | 68 m | |
| Lambeth Town Hall | 91 m | |
| Brixton Underground Station | 327 m | |
| Brixton Underground Station | 330 m | |
| Brixton Underground Station | 331 m | |
| Brixton Rail Station | 417 m | |
| Herne Hill Rail Station | 1.18 km | |
| Herne Hill Rail Station | 1.19 km | |
| Vauxhall St. George Wharf Pier | 3.04 km | |
| Vauxhall St George Wharf Pier | 3.05 km | |
| Vauxhall St George Wharf Pier | 3.07 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 33.41 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 33.57 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 33.81 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW2 1BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Long Pond | 1.88 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 2.06 km | |
| Eagle Pond | 2.09 km | |
| Green Dale Fields | 2.11 km | |
| Mount Pond | 2.41 km | |
| Holly Grove Shrubbery | 3.26 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.4 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 3.43 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.82 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 4.01 km | |
| Sydenham Hill | 4.28 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 4.28 km | |
| Oak of Honor Hill | 4.53 km | |
| Honor Oak | 4.54 km | |
| Convent Wood | 4.57 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.45972600 |
| Longitude | -0.11577000 |
| OS Easting | 531000 |
| OS Northing | 0175100 |
| OS Positional Quality | Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Streatham |
| Electoral Ward | Tulse Hill |
| Local Authority District | Lambeth |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London Central |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000022 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Lambeth |
| Cancer Alliance | South East London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Our Healthier South East London |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS South East London CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Ethnicity central Group: Endeavouring ethnic mix Subgroup: Striving service workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Lambeth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33035132 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Lambeth 016 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Lambeth 016E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B1 |