Friar Mews is in London and in Lambeth district. SE27 0PU is located in the Knight's Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Friar Mews, London, SE27 0PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE27 0PS, SE27 0PF, SE27 0NW, SE27 0PQ, SE27 0PL, SE27 0PH, SE27 0NY, SE27 0BG, SE27 0PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE27 0PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 SE27 0PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 43.1% | 49.5% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 31.1% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 12.6% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.8% | 54% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 27.4% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 17.2% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 12.2% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 12.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 43.9% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 10.8% | 2.7% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.9% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 19% | 8.5% | -10.5% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.1% | 18% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| Other Black | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 8.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| White | 39% | 48.9% | 9.9% | 81.4% | -32.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 68% 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 | 60.3% | 68% | 7.7% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 7.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 11.4% | 4.6% | -6.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.4% | 14.4% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 13.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.3% | 68.2% | 7.9% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 21.9% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 2.8% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 1.4% | -20.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friar Mews was 123.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% higher than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Friar Mews has the 25th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 330th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Friar Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-02-07 | £461,331 |
| 7 Friar Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £381,000 | 2024-12-10 | £363,576 |
| 6 Friar Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-02-28 | £307,716 |
| 29 Friar Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £479,000 | 2022-03-31 | £491,946 |
| 19 Friar Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-10-25 | £236,882 |
SE27 0PU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,941 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 | 3,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian's School 16 Wolfington Road , West Norwood SE27 0JF | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Junior School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Infant School Hitherfield Road , SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Linton Grove , SE27 0DZ | - not rated | 938 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 809 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 846 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,161 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,447 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 5,160 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 5,463 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,041 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,715 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 5,153 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South London College Knights Hill , SE27 0TX | - not rated | 598 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Secondary Centre Elmcourt Road , West Norwood SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 799 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noah's Ark School St Cuthbert's Church , Elmcourt Road SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurlow Park Special School Elmcourt Road , SE27 9DA | - not rated | 875 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House School for the Hearing Impaired Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 917 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Carolina Kitchen & Bar | 2 Knight's Hill, London | 312 yd | |
| The Lal Baag | 8 Knight's Hill, London | 312 yd | |
| Tickle Me Time Sandwich Bar | Ground Floor, 56 Knight's Hill | 327 yd | |
| Pintadera | Ground Floor, 50 Knight's Hill | 327 yd | |
| Sorrento | Business, 376 Norwood Road | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horns Tavern | Knight's Hill, London | 327 yd | |
| The Great North Wood | 3 Knight's Hill, London | 365 yd | |
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 447 yd | |
| The Hope | The Hope Public House, 49 Norwood High Street | 556 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patty King UK | 10 Knight's Hill, London | 312 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 24 Knight's Hill, London | 312 yd | |
| Mojo Takeaway | 18 Knight's Hill, London | 315 yd | |
| Papadom On The Hill | 62 Knight's Hill, London | 324 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | Ground Floor, 60 Knight's Hill | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 361 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 448 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 453 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 892 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 180 yd |
| West Norwood Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) KNIGHTS HILL | tennis courts | 464 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 877 yd |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 883 yd |
| Park Campus Academy GIPSY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 933 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 1,026 yd | |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,078 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 | 9.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.3% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.