Flaxman Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE5 9DL 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 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Flaxman Road, London, SE5 9DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 9DJ, SE5 9QN, SW9 7DU, SE5 9DN, SE5 9DH, SW9 8RZ, SW9 7EU, SW9 7UJ, SE5 9QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 9DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 9DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.5% 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 | 64.9% | 72.5% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 34.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20% | 15.6% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -28.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 4.3% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 49.1% | 51.6% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 33.6% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around SE5 9DL this area, 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 58.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 9% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 4.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 5.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.3% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 58.4% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 24.6% |
| Other | 13.2% | 2.6% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 15.9% | 10.6% | -5.3% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.1% | 18.1% | 9.0% | 1.0% | 17.1% |
| Other Black | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 53.3% | 48% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -33.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
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 | 60.1% | 67.1% | 7.0% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 9.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 7.8% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11% | 9% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.2% | 67.1% | 9.9% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 10.4% | 16.6% | 6.2% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 1.8% | -8.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 5.3% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 5.5% | 0.4% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flaxman Road was 101.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.4% lower than the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Flaxman Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction and the 358th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Flaxman Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2023-09-15 | £1,044,627 |
| 39 Flaxman Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £904,000 | 2022-12-01 | £884,309 |
| 11 Flaxman Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2021-03-10 | £696,276 |
| 39A Flaxman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2019-10-29 | £682,555 |
| 39B Flaxman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-10-29 | £316,900 |
SE5 9DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE5 9DL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 153 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough Junior School Minet Road , SW9 7UA | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Infant School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Herne Hill Road , SE24 0AY | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | - not rated | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,864 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,446 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,600 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 | 3,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,373 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Francis School 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis School 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Francis Independent School 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis Academy 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | - not rated | 681 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nati Cafe | 204 Coldharbour Lane, London | 104 yd | |
| The Blue Turtle | 210 Coldharbour Lane, London | 119 yd | |
| Night And Day Cafe | 214 Coldharbour Lane, London | 146 yd | |
| Sem Cafe | Arch 252, 39 Padfield Road | 170 yd | |
| Casa Mofongo | 171 Coldharbour Lane, London | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton Domino & Social Club | 297 - 299 Coldharbour Lane, London | 522 yd | |
| The Sun Of Camberwell | 61 - 63 Coldharbour Lane, London | 550 yd | |
| Rubix | Students Bar, Union House | 606 yd | |
| South West Saloon | S11, Pop Brixton | 659 yd | |
| Specialist Cellar | S15, Pop Brixton | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Take Away | Ground Floor, 203 Coldharbour Lane | 114 yd | |
| Zest Of India | Business, 218 Coldharbour Lane | 119 yd | |
| Wang Fa | 208 Coldharbour Lane, London | 119 yd | |
| Jerk Island Caribbean | 206 Coldharbour Lane, London | 119 yd | |
| The Dutchie, Lucky Crabs, Mac N Cheese, Ministry Of Chicken | 1D Hinton Road, London | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | 201 Coldharbour Lane, London | 114 yd | |
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 411 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 Coldharbour Lane, London | 465 yd | |
| Tesco | 128 Herne Hill Road, London | 702 yd | |
| Tesco | 330 Brixton Road, London | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 177 yd |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 427 yd | |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 575 yd |
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 640 yd |
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 829 yd | |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 837 yd |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 950 yd |
| Temple Bowling And Social Club 1A 1A SUNSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 979 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 65 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.