Railton Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE24 0LF is located in the Brixton Windrush 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 Railton Road, London, SE24 0LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE24 0PL, SE24 0LR, SW2 1AX, SE24 0LG, SE24 0PJ, SW2 1PW, SE24 0LP, SW2 1AT, SW2 1BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE24 0LF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 53.3% | 54.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 45.5% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 0LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.7% 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 | 69.4% | 67.7% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 29.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.3% | 19.8% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 53.3% | 60.1% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 28.4% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 7.5% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 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.
In the area around SE24 0LF this area, 6.9% 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 69%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 6.9% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 6.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.1% | 69% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 35.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 0.3% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 8.9% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 24% | 15.9% | -8.1% | 1.0% | 14.9% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 52.4% | 59.9% | 7.5% | 81.4% | -21.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 69.5% 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 | 72.5% | 69.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 14.8% | 7.8% | -7.0% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 69.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 21% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 2.3% | -17.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railton Road was 53.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Brixton Rush Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Railton Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Brixton Rush Common and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 74 Railton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-12-06 | £408,325 |
| 62A Railton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2024-10-31 | £671,856 |
| 72B Railton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-08-01 | £403,874 |
| 72A Railton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2021-12-10 | £597,739 |
| Flat 1 74 Railton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2019-12-05 | £667,945 |
| Full-Time Employee | 166 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Information and communication | 31 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Mead Primary School Moorland Road , SW9 8UE | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Hayter Road , Brixton SW2 5AP | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Regent Road , Herne Hill SE24 0EL | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jessop Primary School Lowden Road , Herne Hill SE24 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 561 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 721 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,412 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,510 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,237 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 875 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koala | Ground Floor, 64 Railton Road | 6 yd | |
| Effraspace | 21 Effra Parade, London | 298 yd | |
| Parissi | 76 Atlantic Road, London | 314 yd | |
| Black & White Cafe | 75 Atlantic Road, London | 371 yd | |
| Courtesan | 69 - 73 Atlantic Road, London | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Hall Tavern | 38A Kellett Road, London | 373 yd | |
| Dogstar | The Dog Star, 389 Coldharbour Lane | 453 yd | |
| Effra Social | 89 Effra Road, London | 463 yd | |
| Hootananny | 95 Effra Road, London | 463 yd | |
| BrewDog | 419-423 Coldharbour Lane, London | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Hung Chinese Takeaway | 88 Railton Road, London | 130 yd | |
| Tijuana Mexican Food | 49 Effra Road, London | 367 yd | |
| Mojo Kitchen | Hootananny, 95 Effra Road | 463 yd | |
| Healthy Living Platform | Southwyck House, Moorland Road | 498 yd | |
| Happy Dumplings | 28 - 30 Market Row, London | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 417 Brixton Road, London | 656 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 425 Brixton Road, London | 656 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 441 - 447 Brixton Road, London | 656 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 656 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 Coldharbour Lane, London | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 852 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 874 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Brockwell Park DULWICH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 879 yd |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 992 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.