Flaxman Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE5 9DX 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 Flaxman Road, London, SE5 9DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 9DY, SE5 9QQ, SE5 9DQ, SE5 9DZ, SE5 9DN, SE5 9DH, SE5 9QJ, SE5 9HR, SE5 9QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 9DX 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 9DX, 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 9DX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103A Flaxman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £692,000 | 2025-08-11 | £677,568 |
| 99A Flaxman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-07-25 | £501,794 |
| Flat B 105 Flaxman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £519,000 | 2025-02-27 | £498,814 |
| Flat 2 83 Flaxman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-01-17 | £428,985 |
| 83 Flaxman Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £876,000 | 2024-04-26 | £850,635 |
SE5 9DX 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 9DX 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 | 1,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,752 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 | 266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Infant School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | - not rated | 266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | - not rated | 266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School 85 Angell Road , Brixton SW9 7HH | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 798 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 1,120 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 | 2,047 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,367 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 | 3,397 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 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,608 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service School Room, E3, Paediatric Neuroscience , Kings College Hospital SE5 9RS | - not rated | 710 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mind School Suite 9 Warwick House , Overton Road SW9 7JP | - not rated | 756 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | 4out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | - not rated | 794 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Edward Brooke Refugee Centre Co Charles Edward Brooke CofE School Langton Street , SW9 6UL | - not rated | 812 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnnies Cafe | 104 Coldharbour Lane, London | 277 yd | |
| Casa Mofongo | 171 Coldharbour Lane, London | 301 yd | |
| Nati Cafe | 204 Coldharbour Lane, London | 346 yd | |
| The Blue Turtle | 210 Coldharbour Lane, London | 359 yd | |
| Sem Cafe | Arch 252, 39 Padfield Road | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubix | Students Bar, Union House | 411 yd | |
| The Sun Of Camberwell | 61 - 63 Coldharbour Lane, London | 447 yd | |
| Brixton Domino & Social Club | 297 - 299 Coldharbour Lane, London | 740 yd | |
| The joiners arms | Joiners Arms, 35 | 773 yd | |
| Brixton Jamm | 261 Brixton Road, London | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asya Fish Bar And Kebabs | 108 Coldharbour Lane, London | 292 yd | |
| Blessed Take Away | Ground Floor, 203 Coldharbour Lane | 347 yd | |
| Zest Of India | Business, 218 Coldharbour Lane | 359 yd | |
| Wang Fa | 208 Coldharbour Lane, London | 359 yd | |
| Jerk Island Caribbean | 206 Coldharbour Lane, London | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 292 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | 201 Coldharbour Lane, London | 348 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 Coldharbour Lane, London | 681 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 784 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-322 | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 188 yd | |
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 192 yd |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 342 yd |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 757 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 820 yd | |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 837 yd | |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 932 yd | |
| Durand Academy (Mostyn Site) Cowley Road | swimming pool | 937 yd |
| Eythorne Park Cowley Road | grass pitches | 952 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.