Railton Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE24 0LR 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 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Railton Road, London, SE24 0LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE24 0PJ, SE24 0LD, SE24 0PR, SE24 0LF, SE24 0LG, SE24 0PL, SW2 1PG, SE24 0NX, SW2 1PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE24 0LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 51.7% | 53.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 46.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 0LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.3% 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 | 73.9% | 65.3% | -8.6% | 37.9% | 27.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.2% | 23.9% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 50.2% | 59.8% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 27.9% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 7.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 58.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 11.1% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.4% | 58.6% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 24.8% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.2% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 12.1% | 9.3% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 13% | 13.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 55.3% | 56.6% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -24.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 67.1% 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 | 63.4% | 67.1% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 13.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 6.6% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.8% | 9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.3% | 66.9% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 26.8% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 1.6% | -5.7% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 1.1% | -19.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 7.9% | 0.5% | 7.4% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railton Road was 178.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.1% higher than the Brixton Rush Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Railton Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Brixton Rush Common and the 189th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 149.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79C Railton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-09-06 | £510,853 |
| Flat B 113 Railton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-04-04 | £499,095 |
| Flat B 119 Railton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2023-12-15 | £665,902 |
| Flat 1 101 Railton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-12-01 | £546,636 |
| Flat A 117 Railton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £687,500 | 2023-02-17 | £665,653 |
| Full-Time Employee | 159 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Other | 28 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,306 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 | 441 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 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jessop Primary School Lowden Road , Herne Hill SE24 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Hayter Road , Brixton SW2 5AP | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 826 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 | 515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 770 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,466 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,539 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 | 3,224 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,706 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 | 827 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 1,694 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 | 75 yd | |
| Effraspace | 21 Effra Parade, London | 297 yd | |
| Parissi | 76 Atlantic Road, London | 372 yd | |
| The Cure Vegan Food | 68 Brixton Water Lane, London | 399 yd | |
| Black & White Cafe | 75 Atlantic Road, London | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Hall Tavern | 38A Kellett Road, London | 443 yd | |
| The Prince Regent | 69 Dulwich Road, London | 488 yd | |
| Effra Social | 89 Effra Road, London | 491 yd | |
| Hootananny | 95 Effra Road, London | 492 yd | |
| Dogstar | The Dog Star, 389 Coldharbour Lane | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Hung Chinese Takeaway | 88 Railton Road, London | 71 yd | |
| Tijuana Mexican Food | 49 Effra Road, London | 433 yd | |
| Mojo Kitchen | Hootananny, 95 Effra Road | 492 yd | |
| Healthy Living Platform | Southwyck House, Moorland Road | 515 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 13 Tulse Hill, London | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 667 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 417 Brixton Road, London | 718 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 425 Brixton Road, London | 718 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 441 - 447 Brixton Road, London | 718 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 Coldharbour Lane, London | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 631 yd |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Brockwell Park DULWICH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 831 yd |
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 918 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 920 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 934 yd |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 939 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.