Raleigh Gardens is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 1AD 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 1AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 2BL, SW2 2BN, SW2 1AB, SW2 1RS, SW2 1SA, SW2 2BJ, SW2 1HX, SW2 2BE, SW2 1AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 1AD, 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 1AD, 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 1AD 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 103.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Raleigh Gardens has the 60th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 394th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10C Raleigh Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-03-31 | £551,698 |
| 10A Raleigh Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2024-02-16 | £649,659 |
| 20C Raleigh Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2022-06-06 | £648,350 |
| 19 Raleigh Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2022-02-16 | £1,611,440 |
| First Floor Flat 15 Raleigh Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2021-11-22 | £528,614 |
SW2 1AD 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 | 716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,633 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 | 4out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Tulse Hill , SW2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Hayter Road , Brixton SW2 5AP | 4out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 702 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RL | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 408 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 412 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 810 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 617 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 5,139 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 5,242 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,061 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katakata | Right, 132 Brixton Hill | 121 yd | |
| Negril | Right, 132 Brixton Hill | 121 yd | |
| Curry Paradise | 87A - 89 Brixton Hill, London | 231 yd | |
| Cafe On The Hill | 91 Brixton Hill, London | 231 yd | |
| Stir Coffee | Ground Floor, 111 Brixton Hill | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill | 254 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 288 yd | |
| Elm Park Tavern | 76 Elm Park, London | 465 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 521 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peng An | 110B Brixton Hill, London | 173 yd | |
| Roosters Spot | 95 Brixton Hill, London | 231 yd | |
| Morleys | 109 Brixton Hill, London | 231 yd | |
| Fish Lounge | 99 Brixton Hill, London | 231 yd | |
| Pizza Brixton | Ground Floor, 105 Brixton Hill | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 188 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 342 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 494 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 820 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 445 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,022 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 24.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 21.6% |
| 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 | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.