Bicknell Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE5 9AU 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 Bicknell Road, London, SE5 9AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 9AR, SE5 9AX, SE5 9AP, SE5 9AS, SE5 9AT, SE5 9AW, SE5 9AN, SE5 9AE, SE24 0AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE5 9AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 49.9% | 53.5% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 46.5% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 SE5 9AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 50% | 51.3% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 37.8% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 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 (90.6%) 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 | 58% | 60.7% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 29.9% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 SE5 9AU this area, 8.7% 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 72.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 8.7% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 5.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 6.9% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.7% | 72.7% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 38.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 80.8% | 84.8% | 4.0% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 81.7% | 79.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 6.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 79.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 11.7% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 0% | -10.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bicknell Road was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% lower than the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Bicknell Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 188.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% 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 Bicknell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2024-12-06 | £880,000 |
| 23 Bicknell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,220,000 | 2023-07-07 | £1,233,708 |
| 25 Bicknell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2023-05-22 | £887,690 |
| 28 Bicknell Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-01-06 | £609,375 |
| 32 Bicknell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2022-11-11 | £1,540,856 |
SE5 9AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
SE5 9AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Education | 29 |
| Other | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Herne Hill Road , SE24 0AY | 3out of 4 | 153 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jessop Primary School Lowden Road , Herne Hill SE24 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Mead Primary School Moorland Road , SW9 8UE | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School 85 Angell Road , Brixton SW9 7HH | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,456 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 | 2,550 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,922 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,773 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,202 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 416 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service School Room, E3, Paediatric Neuroscience , Kings College Hospital SE5 9RS | - not rated | 630 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | 4out of 4 | 818 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sem Cafe | Arch 252, 39 Padfield Road | 326 yd | |
| Sushi Shimai | Ground Floor, 24 Milkwood Road | 359 yd | |
| Casa Mofongo | 171 Coldharbour Lane, London | 375 yd | |
| Nati Cafe | 204 Coldharbour Lane, London | 434 yd | |
| C.A.F.E. | 209A Coldharbour Lane, London | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The fox on the hill | 149 | 533 yd | |
| The Sun Of Camberwell | 61 - 63 Coldharbour Lane, London | 648 yd | |
| Brixton Domino & Social Club | 297 - 299 Coldharbour Lane, London | 668 yd | |
| Phoenix | PHOENIX | 825 yd | |
| Rubix | Students Bar, Union House | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribeca Deli | 20 Milkwood Road, London | 344 yd | |
| Boxtogo | 20 Milkwood Road, London | 344 yd | |
| Albion Hospitality | Ground Floor, 20 Milkwood Road | 351 yd | |
| Blessed Take Away | Ground Floor, 203 Coldharbour Lane | 394 yd | |
| Costa | Golden Jubilee Wing, Kings College Hospital | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 128 Herne Hill Road, London | 308 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | 201 Coldharbour Lane, London | 394 yd | |
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 615 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 Coldharbour Lane, London | 644 yd | |
| Sainsburys supermarkets ltd | 80 | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 239 yd |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Temple Bowling And Social Club 1A 1A SUNSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 501 yd |
| Besemer Grange Tenants Hall (Closed) Blanchedowne | 576 yd | |
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 809 yd | |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 913 yd |
| Mckenzie'S Boxing EDGAR KAIL WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| Dulwich Health Club EDGAR KAIL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,046 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 | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.