Wellfit Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE24 0JA is located in the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wellfit Street, London, SE24 0JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE24 0HN, SE24 0HJ, SE24 0QQ, SE24 0HQ, SW9 8RR, SE24 0HW, SE24 0QF, SE24 0QG, SW9 8RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE24 0JA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 49.5% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.5% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE24 0JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 62% | 70.7% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 32.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 19.5% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 3.7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.1% | 55.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 31.9% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 8% | 8.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 13.9% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 5.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 8.5% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 6.4% | -5.3% | 16.9% | -10.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 59.4% | 17.0% | 33.8% | 25.6% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 17.6% | 17% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 14.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.6% | 6.4% | -4.2% | 1.0% | 5.4% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 48.3% | 58.2% | 9.9% | 81.4% | -23.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 62.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 62.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 10.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 13.8% | 11.2% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.6% | 9% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.6% | 62.8% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 23.9% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 4.5% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 3.7% | -17.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellfit Street was 547.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 322.5% higher than the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Wellfit Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction and the 50th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 125.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Wellfit Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2015-07-31 | £854,326 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE24 0JA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Herne Hill Road , SE24 0AY | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Mead Primary School Moorland Road , SW9 8UE | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School 85 Angell Road , Brixton SW9 7HH | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jessop Primary School Lowden Road , Herne Hill SE24 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,962 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,797 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,856 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service School Room, E3, Paediatric Neuroscience , Kings College Hospital SE5 9RS | - not rated | 910 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Boroughs Cafe | Unit G9, Shakespeare Business Centre | 97 yd | |
| C.A.F.E. | 209A Coldharbour Lane, London | 116 yd | |
| Sushi Shimai | Ground Floor, 24 Milkwood Road | 154 yd | |
| Night And Day Cafe | 214 Coldharbour Lane, London | 161 yd | |
| The Travel Cafe | 228 Coldharbour Lane, London | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton Domino & Social Club | 297 - 299 Coldharbour Lane, London | 334 yd | |
| South West Saloon | S11, Pop Brixton | 538 yd | |
| Specialist Cellar | S15, Pop Brixton | 538 yd | |
| Brixton Brew Bar | S06, Pop Brixton | 538 yd | |
| The Shrub & Shutter | 336 Coldharbour Lane, London | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagel Belly | 1H Hinton Road, London | 80 yd | |
| London Fast Food | 231 Coldharbour Lane, London | 102 yd | |
| The Dutchie, Lucky Crabs, Mac N Cheese, Ministry Of Chicken | 1D Hinton Road, London | 102 yd | |
| Tribeca Deli | 20 Milkwood Road, London | 130 yd | |
| Boxtogo | 20 Milkwood Road, London | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | 201 Coldharbour Lane, London | 185 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 Coldharbour Lane, London | 296 yd | |
| Tesco | 128 Herne Hill Road, London | 458 yd | |
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 636 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 379 Brixton Road, London | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 585 yd |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 708 yd | |
| Temple Bowling And Social Club 1A 1A SUNSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 766 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 812 yd | |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 851 yd |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 874 yd |
| Besemer Grange Tenants Hall (Closed) Blanchedowne | 928 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.