Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Lambeth: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 13 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SW2 2EF.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
21Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 77 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 117 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Elm Court School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
56crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 56 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 36.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
42GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 41 GP, 1 hospital, 41 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BRIXTON HILL GROUP PRACTICE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 24 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
33green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 57.4 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (0.17 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
97shops & libraries
- 87 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Sainsburys, Budgens, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Tesco Brixton Tulse Hill Esso Express — 0.2 mi
In Lambeth, 64% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (87% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 88% got their first preference (97% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Lambeth, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SW2 2EF.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SW2.
Average sold price by property type across the SW2 district, 2021–2026.
About SW2 2EF
SW2 2EF scores 80/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with Elm Court School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SW2 2EF is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,535 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 117 schools within the typical catchment area, including 20 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 57 rated Good. The nearest school is Elm Court School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 56 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 41 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 41 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BRIXTON HILL GROUP PRACTICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is THE LAMBETH HOSPITAL, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
