Lilford Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE5 9HR is located in the Brixton North 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 Lilford Road, London, SE5 9HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 9DY, SE5 9HU, SE5 9DZ, SE5 9HP, SE5 9DX, SE5 9EB, SW9 7UE, SW9 7UD, SE5 9HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE5 9HR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 50.9% | 54.2% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 45.8% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 9HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.7% 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 | 55.5% | 66.7% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 20.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 3.1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 5.2% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 47.4% | 54.5% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 30.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 7.8% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 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.
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 57%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 14.7% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 5.2% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 10.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 8% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 57% | 24.2% | 33.8% | 23.2% |
| Other | 13.6% | 1.7% | -11.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 17.4% | 11.9% | -5.5% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 24% | 16.3% | -7.7% | 1.0% | 15.3% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 42.9% | 45.3% | 2.4% | 81.4% | -36.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 64.9% | 69.3% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 10.9% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 11.7% | 6.6% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.1% | 10.6% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 9.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 69.1% | 5.7% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 20.9% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 1.4% | -6.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 3.7% | -18.3% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilford Road was 173.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% higher than the Brixton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lilford Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Brixton North and the 201st highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106A Lilford Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2024-10-24 | £915,666 |
| Flat 2, 82 Lilford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-04-28 | £391,634 |
| 96 Lilford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-05-16 | £873,881 |
| 84B Lilford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2021-06-30 | £368,290 |
| 106B Lilford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-12-14 | £560,784 |
SE5 9HR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| 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 | 1,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,019 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 | 2,620 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 | 232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Infant School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | - not rated | 232 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | - not rated | 232 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawford Primary School Crawford Road , SE5 9NF | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,117 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,236 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,265 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 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,205 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,716 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Edward Brooke Refugee Centre Co Charles Edward Brooke CofE School Langton Street , SW9 6UL | - not rated | 686 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mind School Suite 9 Warwick House , Overton Road SW9 7JP | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 777 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | 4out of 4 | 832 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 | 832 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnnies Cafe | 104 Coldharbour Lane, London | 338 yd | |
| Casa Mofongo | 171 Coldharbour Lane, London | 430 yd | |
| Krunk Burgers | 59 Loughborough Road, London | 430 yd | |
| Annapurna Cafe | 39A Loughborough Road, London | 454 yd | |
| Ge'ez Restaurant & Bar | 152 Loughborough Road, London | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubix | Students Bar, Union House | 379 yd | |
| The Sun Of Camberwell | 61 - 63 Coldharbour Lane, London | 487 yd | |
| The bear | 296a | 744 yd | |
| Brixton Jamm | 261 Brixton Road, London | 749 yd | |
| The joiners arms | Joiners Arms, 35 | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ds Kitchens | Arch 1, Block G | 301 yd | |
| Asya Fish Bar And Kebabs | 108 Coldharbour Lane, London | 343 yd | |
| Denmark Fish Bar | 123 Denmark Road, London | 402 yd | |
| KT London | Ground Floor, 59 - 61 Loughborough Road | 454 yd | |
| Chatbout | 45 Loughborough Road, London | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 343 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | 201 Coldharbour Lane, London | 477 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 747 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-322 | 759 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 Coldharbour Lane, London | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 114 yd | |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 260 yd |
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 472 yd |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 709 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 728 yd | |
| Durand Academy (Mostyn Site) Cowley Road | swimming pool | 826 yd |
| Eythorne Park Cowley Road | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 873 yd |
| Saint Johns The Divine FREDERICK CRESCENT | 917 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 | 84.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.8% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 226.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 96.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.