Postcode sector · SW2 3

London SW2 3 area guide

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Is London SW2 3 a good place to live?

In London (SW2 3), recorded crime is 112% above the national average, homes sell for around £635,880 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£635,880
from 189 sales
Population
23,853
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
567.7
per 1,000 · +112% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
4 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
89%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in London SW2 3

London SW2 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,106 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in SW2 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (33 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in SW2 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 120/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 34
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 26%
Households: 10,195

Owned 34% · Social rent 34% · Private rent 31%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SW2 3.

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London SW2 3: frequently asked questions

Is London SW2 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London SW2 3?

Recorded crime in London SW2 3 runs at 567.7 per 1,000 properties, 112% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SW2 3 safe?

Crime in London SW2 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SW2 3 runs at 567.7 per 1,000 properties, 112% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SW2 3?

Homes in London SW2 3 sell for around £635,880 on average, based on 189 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SW2 3 at risk of flooding?

London SW2 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,106 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London SW2 3?

There are 5 schools in London SW2 3 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London SW2 3 a deprived area?

London SW2 3 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).