Is SW2 5DL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1725 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SW2 5DL. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
427
Violence & sexual offences
385
Shoplifting
137
Theft from the person
136
Other theft
131
Public order
100
Vehicle crime
100
Robbery
83

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 5DL 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 5DL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SW2 5DL on Check Food Hygiene

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