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 126.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.0% higher than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Friar Mews has the 24th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 301st highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.8%.

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 | £476,578 |
| 7 Friar Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £381,000 | 2024-12-10 | £379,443 |
| 6 Friar Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-02-28 | £319,513 |
| 29 Friar Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £479,000 | 2022-03-31 | £492,942 |
| 19 Friar Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-10-25 | £245,964 |
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 | 1,921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,726 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 | 396 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Linton Grove , SE27 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,094 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,793 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,829 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 | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Preparatory School 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HP | - not rated | 1,584 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.