Is SW2 4EW a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

895 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SW2 4EW. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
252
Violence & sexual offences
238
Vehicle crime
111
Other theft
80
Public order
40
Burglary
38
Drugs
34
Theft from the person
29

House prices

£536,623

Average price in Lambeth (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 6.3% year on year.

Terraced
£796,865
Semi-detached
£1,028,861
Detached
£1,153,203
Flat / maisonette
£439,289

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SW2 4EW specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SW2 4EW on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SW2 4EW on Check Food Hygiene

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