Raleigh Gardens is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 1AB is located in the Brixton Rush Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Raleigh Gardens, London, SW2 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 2BG, SW2 2JP, SW2 2JG, SW2 1AH, SW2 1SA, SW2 1AD, SW2 2JZ, SW2 1AA, SW2 2BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 1AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 48.9% | 55.4% | 6.5% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 44.6% | -6.5% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 SW2 1AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.2% 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 | 65.3% | 66.2% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 28.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 21.2% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 46.9% | 55.6% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 29.7% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 9.8% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 SW2 1AB this area, 9.6% 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 67.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 9.6% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 5.2% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 8.7% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.1% | 67.7% | 23.6% | 33.8% | 33.9% |
| Other | 9% | 0% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 11.7% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.8% | 8.6% | -6.2% | 1.0% | 7.6% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 2.6% | -3.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 56.1% | 64.3% | 8.2% | 81.4% | -17.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 70.9% 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 | 66.2% | 70.9% | 4.7% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 10.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.8% | 7.5% | -5.3% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.3% | 70.4% | 6.1% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 19.3% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.6% | 0.4% | -26.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raleigh Gardens was 67.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.1% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Raleigh Gardens has the 28th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 209th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Raleigh Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2018-09-25 | £1,455,088 |
| 4 Raleigh Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 1997-07-02 | £1,083,396 |
| 3 Raleigh Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 1997-07-02 | £1,112,318 |
| 1 Raleigh Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 1996-11-27 | £1,139,286 |
SW2 1AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 117 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 802 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 | 861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | - not rated | 307 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , Lambeth SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Junior School Tulse Hill Estate , Tulse Hill SW2 2JE | - not rated | 398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Infant School Tulse Hill Estate , Tulse Hill SW2 2JE | - not rated | 398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Tulse Hill , SW2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 344 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 989 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,448 yd | Community 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 | 344 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 777 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 4,825 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 5,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton College for Further Education 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 345 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JUS Education 12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY | - not rated | 543 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5DW | - not rated | 591 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Centre Christchurch Road , SW2 2ES | - not rated | 592 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family School At Larkhall 206-210 Lyham Road , SW2 5NR | - not rated | 716 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Paradise | 87A - 89 Brixton Hill, London | 122 yd | |
| Cafe On The Hill | 91 Brixton Hill, London | 122 yd | |
| Stir Coffee | Ground Floor, 111 Brixton Hill | 122 yd | |
| Adams | 86 Brixton Hill, London | 156 yd | |
| Cafe Tana | Shop, 96 Brixton Hill | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill | 156 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 259 yd | |
| Hootananny | 95 Effra Road, London | 506 yd | |
| Effra Social | 89 Effra Road, London | 506 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peng An | 110B Brixton Hill, London | 103 yd | |
| Roosters Spot | 95 Brixton Hill, London | 122 yd | |
| Morleys | 109 Brixton Hill, London | 122 yd | |
| Fish Lounge | 99 Brixton Hill, London | 122 yd | |
| Pizza Brixton | Ground Floor, 105 Brixton Hill | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 237 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 282 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 444 yd | |
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 750 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 518 yd |
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 985 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 998 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 | 47.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 47.6% |
| 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 | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.