Effra Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 1BT 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 Effra Road, London, SW2 1BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 1NX, SW2 1NB, SW2 1BF, SW2 1NA, SW2 1DF, SW2 1DE, SW2 1LU, SW2 2JU, SW2 1LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 1BT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 41.2% | 53.5% | 12.3% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 58.8% | 46.5% | -12.3% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 1BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.1% 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 | 58.7% | 67.1% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 29.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 20.1% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 53.5% | 57.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.1% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 10% | 5% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 61.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 10.3% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 5.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.4% | 61.7% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 27.9% |
| Other | 9.1% | 0.5% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.6% 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 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 13.3% | 9.5% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 8% | 6.5% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| White | 55.8% | 50.6% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -30.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 52.3% 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 | 52.5% | 52.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| European Union | 16.6% | 17.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 13.3% | 6.5% | -6.8% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.3% | 15.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 14.5% |
| Oceania | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.5% | 51.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 23.3% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 9.9% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 6.5% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 6.5% | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Spain | 8.5% | 0.4% | 8.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Effra Road was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Effra Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 188th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% 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 17 Nevena Court, 90 Effra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2016-11-04 | £477,551 |
| Flat 16 Nevena Court, 90 Effra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2014-10-29 | £408,295 |
| Flat 12 Nevena Court, 90 Effra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £349,675 | 2013-07-15 | £500,636 |
| Flat 9 Nevena Court, 90 Effra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2005-07-12 | £381,059 |
| Flat 12 Nevena Court, 90 Effra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2004-10-01 | £396,026 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,132 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 | 307 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Hayter Road , Brixton SW2 5AP | 4out of 4 | 372 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Tulse Hill , SW2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Regent Road , Herne Hill SE24 0EL | 4out of 4 | 864 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Mead Primary School Moorland Road , SW9 8UE | 3out of 4 | 973 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 | 268 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 268 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,273 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 | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 960 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,868 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 | 2,834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 992 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maremma Restaurant | 36 Brixton Water Lane, London | 120 yd | |
| Khan's Restaurant | 24 Brixton Water Lane, London | 120 yd | |
| Naughty Piglets | 28 Brixton Water Lane, London | 120 yd | |
| The Great Indian Kitchen | 21 Tulse Hill, London | 130 yd | |
| Full Fat | 9 Tulse Hill, London | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hootananny | 95 Effra Road, London | 77 yd | |
| Effra Social | 89 Effra Road, London | 78 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill | 424 yd | |
| Effra Hall Tavern | 38A Kellett Road, London | 503 yd | |
| The Prince Regent | 69 Dulwich Road, London | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mojo Kitchen | Hootananny, 95 Effra Road | 77 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 13 Tulse Hill, London | 130 yd | |
| Pizza Village | 15 Tulse Hill, London | 130 yd | |
| Tasty | Ground Floor, 23 Tulse Hill | 134 yd | |
| Il Sovrano | Ground Floor, 33 Tulse Hill | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 237 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 385 yd | |
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 656 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 712 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 680 yd |
| Brockwell Park DULWICH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 850 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 951 yd |
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 972 yd |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,003 yd |
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,041 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.