Bavent Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE5 9RY 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 Bavent Road, London, SE5 9RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 9RR, SE5 9RZ, SE5 9NS, SE5 9RP, SE5 9RL, SE5 9QW, SE5 9EL, SE5 9PX, SE5 9PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 9RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.3% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.7% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 9RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.2% 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 | 69% | 73.2% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 35.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 17.6% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -26.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (93.8%) 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 | 62.3% | 61.5% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32.3% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
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 9RY this area, 4.8% 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 75.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 9.5% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.9% | 75.5% | 18.6% | 33.8% | 41.7% |
| Other | 19.2% | 2.2% | -17.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 9.4% | 18.6% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 69.6% | 50.5% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -30.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 9.3% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
In this area, just 45.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.4% | 45.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -37.9% |
| European Union | 18.5% | 13.8% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 22.1% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 16.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.1% | 9.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.1% | 45.2% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -38.0% |
| 10+ Years | 10.5% | 16.2% | 5.7% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 13% | 7.9% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.3% | 18.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 16.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.1% | 76.7% | -23.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 17.4% | 0.2% | 17.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bavent Road was 92.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.2% lower than the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bavent Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction and the 323rd lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Bavent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2025-04-01 | £428,351 |
| 44 Bavent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-01-24 | £505,249 |
| 12 Bavent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-01-09 | £395,619 |
| 24 Bavent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-12-05 | £502,523 |
| 25 Bavent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £629,000 | 2022-06-30 | £599,625 |
SE5 9RY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 192 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldecot Primary School Caldecot Road , Camberwell SE5 9RN | - not rated | 103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawford Primary School Crawford Road , SE5 9NF | - not rated | 358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | - not rated | 560 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Herne Hill Road , SE24 0AY | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,179 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 | 2,394 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,993 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,506 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 | 3,580 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,659 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 | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,774 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 | 246 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 | 322 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 | 322 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 785 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis Independent School 166 Benhill Road , Camberwell SE5 7LL | - not rated | 869 yd | Other independent 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 | 201 yd | |
| Different Taste | 120 Denmark Hill, London | 236 yd | |
| Nando's | 88 Denmark Hill, London | 236 yd | |
| The Mezz | Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill | 244 yd | |
| W.E.C. Refectory | Western Education Centre, Kings College Hospital | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Of Camberwell | 61 - 63 Coldharbour Lane, London | 73 yd | |
| Rubix | Students Bar, Union House | 318 yd | |
| The joiners arms | Joiners Arms, 35 | 434 yd | |
| Phoenix | PHOENIX | 495 yd | |
| The tiger | 18 | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Ruskin Wing, Kings College Hospital | 183 yd | |
| Asya Fish Bar And Kebabs | 108 Coldharbour Lane, London | 191 yd | |
| Tasty House | 118 Denmark Hill, London | 236 yd | |
| Costa | Golden Jubilee Wing, Kings College Hospital | 242 yd | |
| Costa | Hambleden Wing, Kings College Hospital | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 191 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 507 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Butterfly Walk | 561 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | 201 Coldharbour Lane, London | 566 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-322 | 677 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 454 yd | |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 458 yd |
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 503 yd |
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 759 yd | |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 782 yd |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 867 yd |
| Besemer Grange Tenants Hall (Closed) Blanchedowne | 921 yd | |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 990 yd | |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,021 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.