The postcode SW2 5LT is located in Lambeth, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW2 5LT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SW2 5LT is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.9 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 5LT as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Highly-qualified quaternary workers.
The closest road name to SW2 5LT is Dumbarton Road which is centered 40 m away.
The nearest bus stop is New Park Road and is 157 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.52 km away at Brixton Underground Station The closest railway station is Streatham Hill Rail Station, 1.36 km away.
The closest primary school to SW2 5LT (for ages 11 and under) is Richard Atkins Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 11, 2017. 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 5LT is The Prince Regent and is 1.24 km 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 1.38 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on January 23, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 77.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.9 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 2 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 5LT 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 5LT and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW2 5LT, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW2 5LT
| 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 5LT - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Atkins Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 11, 2017) | 310 m |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 518 m |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 570 m | |
| Elm Court School | Special school | 9-19 | Outstanding (February 27, 2019) | 585 m |
| Harris Academy Clapham | Academy | 11-16 | 685 m | |
| Glenbrook Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 685 m |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 687 m | |
| Iqra Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 20, 2017) | 689 m |
| Jubilee Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 14, 2016) | 754 m |
| The Orchard School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 22, 2019) | 766 m |
| Trinity Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 4, 2017) | 767 m |
| South Bank UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Requires improvement (January 23, 2019) | 767 m |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | 783 m | |
| Kings Avenue School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 23, 2018) | 788 m |
| Sudbourne Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 10, 2008) | 903 m |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten | Independent school | 3-11 | 968 m | |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 968 m |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 1.15 km |
| Fenstanton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 12, 2017) | 1.15 km |
| Bonneville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 1.18 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW2 5LT - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Tennis Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 30, 2019 | 968 m | |
| St.Bede's R.C. Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2021 | 968 m | |
| White House School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2022 | 968 m | |
| Woodentops Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2022 | 968 m | |
| First Come First Served | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 29, 2020 | 1.07 km | |
| Weir Link Community Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2021 | 1.1 km | |
| Anish Foodstores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 30, 2021 | 1.12 km | |
| Hyde Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2022 | 1.12 km | |
| The Cosy Corner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 8, 2019 | 1.12 km | |
| Balham Day Nursery \& Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 12, 2021 | 1.13 km | |
| Four Hundred Rabbits | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2021 | 1.15 km | |
| Whippersnappers CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2021 | 1.15 km | |
| Jones The Butcher | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2021 | 1.15 km | |
| The Prince Regent | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 20, 2021 | 1.24 km | |
| The Michael Tippett College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2022 | 1.24 km | |
| Telferscot Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2021 | 1.26 km | |
| Kai Hung Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 23, 2021 | 1.38 km | |
| St.Jude's Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2021 | 1.39 km | |
| Cafe Zara | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 21, 2022 | 1.4 km | |
| Fish Tale | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 21, 2022 | 1.4 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW2 5LT - Data from Apr 2022
| New Park Road | 157 m | |
| New Park Road | 164 m | |
| Jebb Avenue Brixton Prison | 168 m | |
| Holmewood Road | 276 m | |
| Jebb Avenue Brixton Prison | 300 m | |
| Brixton Underground Station | 1.52 km | |
| Brixton Underground Station | 1.52 km | |
| Brixton Underground Station | 1.53 km | |
| Streatham Hill Rail Station | 1.36 km | |
| Herne Hill Rail Station | 1.54 km | |
| Herne Hill Rail Station | 1.55 km | |
| Battersea Power Station Pier | 3.95 km | |
| Battersea Power Station Pier | 3.95 km | |
| Battersea Power Station Pier | 3.95 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 32.29 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 32.45 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 32.71 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW2 5LT - Data from Dec 2021
| Eagle Pond | 1.6 km | |
| Long Pond | 1.65 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 1.72 km | |
| Mount Pond | 1.93 km | |
| Green Dale Fields | 2.86 km | |
| Norwood Grove | 3.66 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 3.8 km | |
| Convent Wood | 3.82 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.83 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 3.91 km | |
| Biggin Wood | 4.04 km | |
| Sydenham Hill | 4.1 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 4.15 km | |
| Holly Grove Shrubbery | 4.25 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 4.35 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW2 5LT - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78 Mbps | 77.8 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 19.9 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% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 77.8 | 19.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SW2 5LT - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.45025600 |
| Longitude | -0.12416200 |
| OS Easting | 530444 |
| OS Northing | 0174032 |
| 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: Highly-qualified quaternary workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Lambeth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33035159 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Lambeth 021 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Lambeth 021C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D2 |