Shakespeare Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE24 0JZ 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shakespeare Road, London, SE24 0JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE24 0NW, SE24 0LA, SE24 0JY, SE24 0LU, SE24 0NR, SE24 0BF, SE24 0NN, SE24 0NP, SE24 0PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE24 0JZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 52.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 47.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 0JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.3% 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 | 56.7% | 62.3% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 24.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 22.9% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 60.2% | 61.1% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 32% | 29.1% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SE24 0JZ this area, 5.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 70.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 4.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 10.6% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.4% | 70.6% | -0.8% | 33.8% | 36.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.1% | 8.6% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 7.6% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 70.3% | 73.6% | 3.3% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 76% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 10% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 76.3% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 18.3% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 0.7% | -13.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.7% | 37.2% | 23.5% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shakespeare Road was 60.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.0% lower than the Brixton Rush Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shakespeare Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Brixton Rush Common and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.7%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Shakespeare Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-03-27 | £441,075 |
| Flat 3 50 Shakespeare Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2022-02-18 | £386,096 |
| 70A Shakespeare Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £587,900 | 2021-09-29 | £566,774 |
| Flat 1 50 Shakespeare Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-04-16 | £447,362 |
| 70B Shakespeare Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £618,000 | 2020-09-30 | £572,290 |
SE24 0JZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE24 0JZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 165 |
| Self-Employed | 71 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Information and communication | 50 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 47 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Other | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 3,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Regent Road , Herne Hill SE24 0EL | 3out of 4 | 223 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Primary School 37 Effra Parade , Brixton SW2 1PL | - not rated | 279 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Mead Infant School Eaton Drive , Somerleyton Road SW9 8ND | - not rated | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jessop Primary School Lowden Road , Herne Hill SE24 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 614 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Mead Primary School Moorland Road , SW9 8UE | 2out of 4 | 735 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 | - not rated | 619 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 815 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 995 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 995 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,298 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,960 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive School Somerleyton Road , Brixton SW9 8ND | - not rated | 515 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 590 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School Heron Road , SE24 0HY | - not rated | 759 yd | Foundation special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Heron Academy Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 1out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | - not rated | 841 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railton Lounge | 126 Railton Road, London | 140 yd | |
| Four Hundred Rabbits | Lido, Brockwell Park | 271 yd | |
| Whippersnappers CIC | Lido, Brockwell Park | 271 yd | |
| Effraspace | 21 Effra Parade, London | 296 yd | |
| The Cure Vegan Food | 68 Brixton Water Lane, London | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Regent | 69 Dulwich Road, London | 220 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | The Commercial Hotel, 210 - 212 Railton Road | 460 yd | |
| The Florence | 131 - 133 Dulwich Road, London | 461 yd | |
| Effra Social | 89 Effra Road, London | 532 yd | |
| Hootananny | 95 Effra Road, London | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Hung Chinese Takeaway | 88 Railton Road, London | 248 yd | |
| Brockwell Park Playground Kiosk | Playground, Brockwell Park | 374 yd | |
| Minus 12° Craft Ice Cream | Herne Hill Railway Station, Railton Road | 375 yd | |
| VSource | Ground Floor, 107 Dulwich Road | 398 yd | |
| Arcade Coffee | Arch, 276 Milkwood Road | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 132A Herne Hill, London | 500 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 595 yd | |
| Tesco | 128 Herne Hill Road, London | 981 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 Coldharbour Lane, London | 989 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 331 yd |
| Brockwell Park DULWICH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 522 yd |
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,081 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.