Southwell Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE5 9PG 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 Southwell Road, London, SE5 9PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 9NZ, SE5 9PF, SE5 9PD, SE5 9PL, SE5 9NU, SE5 9BA, SE5 9PA, SE5 9QH, SE5 9AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE5 9PG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 49.2% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.8% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 9PG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 59% | 59.9% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 29.2% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 4.8% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (92.6%) 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 | 54.2% | 69.3% | 15.1% | 48.4% | 20.9% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 23.3% | -12.0% | 33.6% | -10.3% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 9PG this area, 8% 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 68.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 9.9% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.7% | 68.3% | 13.6% | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Other | 11% | 2.9% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% 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 | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 4.4% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 66.9% | 72.7% | 5.8% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 63.4% | 68.6% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 13.9% | 11.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 10.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.7% | 69% | 7.3% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 17.2% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 8.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 2.5% | -7.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 2.5% | -14.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southwell Road was 1391.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 974.1% higher than the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southwell Road has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction and the 13th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 820.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat B 94 Southwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £346,088 | 2024-06-19 | £349,674 |
| 44 Southwell Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2024-02-28 | £1,347,844 |
| Flat 1 64 Southwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-06-05 | £481,977 |
| Flat 1 96 Southwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-04-04 | £478,410 |
| 54 Southwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £771,000 | 2023-03-31 | £756,482 |
SE5 9PG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 9PG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 162 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Other | 28 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,985 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 | 2,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Herne Hill Road , SE24 0AY | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawford Primary School Crawford Road , SE5 9NF | 4out of 4 | 599 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 | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | - not rated | 905 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,669 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,576 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 | 3,618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,749 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 | 3,445 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,501 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 | 536 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 | 668 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Mofongo | 171 Coldharbour Lane, London | 135 yd | |
| Sem Cafe | Arch 252, 39 Padfield Road | 234 yd | |
| Johnnies Cafe | 104 Coldharbour Lane, London | 245 yd | |
| Nati Cafe | 204 Coldharbour Lane, London | 329 yd | |
| The Blue Turtle | 210 Coldharbour Lane, London | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Of Camberwell | 61 - 63 Coldharbour Lane, London | 334 yd | |
| Rubix | Students Bar, Union House | 505 yd | |
| The fox on the hill | 149 | 656 yd | |
| Phoenix | PHOENIX | 708 yd | |
| The joiners arms | Joiners Arms, 35 | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asya Fish Bar And Kebabs | 108 Coldharbour Lane, London | 269 yd | |
| Blessed Take Away | Ground Floor, 203 Coldharbour Lane | 284 yd | |
| Costa | Golden Jubilee Wing, Kings College Hospital | 289 yd | |
| Costa | Hambleden Wing, Kings College Hospital | 289 yd | |
| Costa | Ruskin Wing, Kings College Hospital | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 269 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | 201 Coldharbour Lane, London | 284 yd | |
| Tesco | 128 Herne Hill Road, London | 643 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 Coldharbour Lane, London | 698 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 382 yd |
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 474 yd | |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 566 yd |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Besemer Grange Tenants Hall (Closed) Blanchedowne | 829 yd | |
| Temple Bowling And Social Club 1A 1A SUNSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 840 yd |
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 936 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 983 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 | 99.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.2% |
| 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 164.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.