The postcode SW2 5BL is located in Lambeth, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW2 5BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SW2 5BL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.2 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 5BL as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to SW2 5BL is Horsford Road which is centered 60 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Brixton Water Ln Brixton Hill and is 213 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 846 m away at Brixton Underground Station The closest railway station is Brixton Rail Station, 951 m away.
The closest primary school to SW2 5BL (for ages 11 and under) is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School. 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 5BL is The Prince Regent and is 985 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 924 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on January 23, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 64.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SW2 5BL 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 5BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW2 5BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW2 5BL
| 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 5BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 0 m | |
| South Bank UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Requires improvement (January 23, 2019) | 132 m |
| Trinity Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 4, 2017) | 132 m |
| Sudbourne Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 10, 2008) | 216 m |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | 517 m | |
| Kings Avenue School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 23, 2018) | 590 m |
| Iqra Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 20, 2017) | 611 m |
| Jubilee Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 14, 2016) | 669 m |
| Glenbrook Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 873 m |
| Harris Academy Clapham | Academy | 11-16 | 873 m | |
| Elm Court School | Special school | 9-19 | Outstanding (February 27, 2019) | 975 m |
| Richard Atkins Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 11, 2017) | 980 m |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 1.03 km |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 4, 2008) | 1.11 km |
| Hill Mead Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 1.17 km |
| Stockwell Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (January 31, 2019) | 1.17 km |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 1.2 km | |
| Lansdowne School | Special school | 11-18 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 1.21 km |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 21, 2014) | 1.23 km |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 16, 2017) | 1.29 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW2 5BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones The Butcher | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2021 | 826 m | |
| Four Hundred Rabbits | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2021 | 879 m | |
| Whippersnappers CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2021 | 879 m | |
| Kai Hung Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 23, 2021 | 924 m | |
| The Prince Regent | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 20, 2021 | 985 m | |
| Stanley Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2019 | 1.01 km | |
| VOP News Agents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 13, 2021 | 1.09 km | |
| St.Jude's Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2021 | 1.11 km | |
| First Come First Served | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 29, 2020 | 1.15 km | |
| Hamilton Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 13, 2021 | 1.15 km | |
| German Kindergarten | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2022 | 1.2 km | |
| Evelyn Grace Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 26, 2021 | 1.29 km | |
| Eden Organics | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 23, 2019 | 1.31 km | |
| 500 Degrees Herne Hill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 1, 2021 | 1.33 km | |
| Bar 127 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 17, 2021 | 1.33 km | |
| Best Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2022 | 1.33 km | |
| Little Ochi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 14, 2020 | 1.33 km | |
| The Florence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 1.33 km | |
| VSource | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2021 | 1.33 km | |
| Llewelyn's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2021 | 1.33 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW2 5BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Brixton Water Ln Brixton Hill | 213 m | |
| Blenheim Gardens (SW2) | 255 m | |
| Rush Common | 289 m | |
| Blenheim Gardens (SW2) | 320 m | |
| Rush Common | 424 m | |
| Brixton Underground Station | 846 m | |
| Brixton Underground Station | 847 m | |
| Brixton Underground Station | 869 m | |
| Brixton Rail Station | 951 m | |
| Clapham High Street Rail Station | 1.23 km | |
| Herne Hill Rail Station | 1.36 km | |
| Vauxhall St. George Wharf Pier | 3.35 km | |
| Vauxhall St George Wharf Pier | 3.37 km | |
| Vauxhall St George Wharf Pier | 3.39 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 32.97 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 33.13 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 33.38 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW2 5BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Long Pond | 1.53 km | |
| Eagle Pond | 1.65 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 1.96 km | |
| Mount Pond | 2 km | |
| Green Dale Fields | 2.52 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 3.4 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.41 km | |
| Holly Grove Shrubbery | 3.77 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.78 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 4.07 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 4.19 km | |
| Norwood Grove | 4.28 km | |
| Sydenham Hill | 4.31 km | |
| Convent Wood | 4.33 km | |
| Biggin Wood | 4.63 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW2 5BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 68.9 Mbps | 64.5 Mbps | 107 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 16.4 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 11 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 69 | 17.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SW2 5BL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.45618300 |
| Longitude | -0.12138600 |
| OS Easting | 530620 |
| OS Northing | 0174696 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Streatham |
| Electoral Ward | Brixton 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Aspiring and affluent Subgroup: EU white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Lambeth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33035155 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Lambeth 020 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Lambeth 020A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |