The postcode SW2 4LW is located in Lambeth, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW2 4LW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SW2 4LW is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 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 4LW as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to SW2 4LW is Lexton Gardens which is centered 57 m away.
The nearest bus stop is New Park Road Streatham and is 102 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.41 km away at Balham Underground Station The closest railway station is Streatham Hill Rail Station, 708 m away.
The closest primary school to SW2 4LW (for ages 11 and under) is The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School. The last OFSTED inspection on April 26, 2013 rated this school as Outstanding
The nearest takeaway food is available from Estate Office Coffee and is 685 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 15, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 64.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SW2 4LW 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 4LW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW2 4LW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW2 4LW
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 4LW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 257 m |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten | Independent school | 3-11 | 257 m | |
| Telferscot Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2014) | 426 m |
| Richard Atkins Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 11, 2017) | 582 m |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 729 m | |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 15, 2014) | 763 m |
| London Steiner School | Independent school | 3-14 | Inadequate (November 29, 2018) | 838 m |
| The Orchard School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 22, 2019) | 952 m |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 980 m |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 26, 2013) | 1 km |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 1 km |
| The Livity School | Special school | 2-11 | Good (July 16, 2019) | 1.02 km |
| Glenbrook Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 1.03 km |
| Harris Academy Clapham | Academy | 11-16 | 1.03 km | |
| Streatham & Clapham High School | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.09 km | |
| Streatham Wells Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 1.16 km |
| Elm Court School | Special school | 9-19 | Outstanding (February 27, 2019) | 1.16 km |
| Bonneville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 1.2 km |
| Iqra Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 20, 2017) | 1.27 km |
| Fenstanton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 12, 2017) | 1.28 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW2 4LW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2022 | 239 m | |
| The Cosy Corner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 8, 2019 | 239 m | |
| Grafton Tennis Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 30, 2019 | 257 m | |
| St.Bede's R.C. Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2021 | 257 m | |
| White House School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2022 | 257 m | |
| Woodentops Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2022 | 257 m | |
| Balham Day Nursery \& Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 12, 2021 | 371 m | |
| Telferscot Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2021 | 426 m | |
| Anish Foodstores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 30, 2021 | 577 m | |
| Weir Link Community Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2021 | 627 m | |
| St Andrews Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2022 | 628 m | |
| Blue River | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2018 | 641 m | |
| Abacus Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2022 | 685 m | |
| Estate Office Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 15, 2020 | 685 m | |
| The Michael Tippett College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2022 | 706 m | |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2022 | 752 m | |
| Art \& Craft | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 31, 2019 | 758 m | |
| BEWYLD LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2020 | 758 m | |
| Firezza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2021 | 758 m | |
| Italian Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2022 | 758 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW2 4LW - Data from Apr 2022
| New Park Road Streatham | 102 m | |
| Lexton Gardens | 128 m | |
| Thornton Road Streatham | 141 m | |
| New Park Road Streatham | 158 m | |
| Copthorne Avenue | 238 m | |
| Balham Underground Station | 1.41 km | |
| Balham Underground Station | 1.41 km | |
| Clapham South Underground Station | 1.46 km | |
| Streatham Hill Rail Station | 708 m | |
| Balham Rail Station | 1.37 km | |
| Tulse Hill Rail Station | 1.9 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 4.28 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 4.28 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 4.3 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 31.53 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 31.69 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 31.96 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW2 4LW - Data from Dec 2021
| Eagle Pond | 1.64 km | |
| Mount Pond | 1.89 km | |
| Long Pond | 1.9 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 2.08 km | |
| Norwood Grove | 3.12 km | |
| Convent Wood | 3.56 km | |
| Biggin Wood | 3.58 km | |
| Green Dale Fields | 3.65 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 4.17 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 4.2 km | |
| Duck Pond | 4.23 km | |
| Sydenham Hill | 4.32 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 4.36 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 4.47 km | |
| Pollards Hill | 4.51 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW2 4LW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 72.5 Mbps | 64.6 Mbps | 159.77 Mbps |
| Upload | 17.5 Mbps | 14.5 Mbps | 30.02 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 24 | 2.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 73.9 | 17 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SW2 4LW - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.44387800 |
| Longitude | -0.13192100 |
| OS Easting | 529923 |
| OS Northing | 0173309 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Streatham |
| Electoral Ward | Thornton |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Asian traits Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Lambeth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33035164 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Lambeth 023 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Lambeth 023F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |