Kellett Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 1DX is located in the Brixton Windrush 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 Kellett Road, London, SW2 1DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 1EP, SW2 1EB, SW2 1DP, SW2 1BX, SW2 1EN, SW2 1JT, SW2 1JU, SW2 1JR, SW2 1BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW2 1DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.9% | 51.7% | 7.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 56.1% | 48.3% | -7.8% | 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 SW2 1DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81.2% 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 | 78.7% | 81.2% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 43.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.5% | 12.8% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -31.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (88.2%) 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% | 55.1% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33.1% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11% | 7.7% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 67.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 11% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 10.6% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 62% | 67.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 33.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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 | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 10.1% | 6.5% | -3.6% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.8% | 12.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 11.1% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 65% | 61.9% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 70.3% 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 | 70.2% | 70.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 9.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 9.3% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 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 | 68.5% | 70.3% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 16.1% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 2.8% | -16.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kellett Road was 230.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% higher than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kellett Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 140th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

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 2 17 - 19 Kellett Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2026-01-30 | £427,281 |
| Flat 3 9 Kellett Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-12-16 | £523,394 |
| 11B Kellett Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-03-28 | £497,807 |
| Flat 2 1 Kellett Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £383,100 | 2025-02-03 | £368,199 |
| Flat 2 15 Kellett Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-09-13 | £490,241 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW2 1DX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 170 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 50 |
| Information and communication | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 3,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Mead Infant School Eaton Drive , Somerleyton Road SW9 8ND | - not rated | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5EF | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Primary School 37 Effra Parade , Brixton SW2 1PL | - not rated | 477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Mead Primary School Moorland Road , SW9 8UE | 2out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Santley Primary School Santley Street , SW4 7QD | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 604 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | - not rated | 749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 604 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,316 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 | 1,783 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive School Somerleyton Road , Brixton SW9 8ND | - not rated | 390 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JUS Education 12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixton College for Further Education 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 603 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Independent School (Girls') 3-5 Gresham Road , Stockwell SW9 7PH | - not rated | 643 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Iqra Independent School 3-5 Gresham Road , Stockwell SW9 7PH | - not rated | 643 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Flava | Market House, 443 - 445 Coldharbour Lane | 154 yd | |
| Ritzy Cinema | 1 Brixton Oval, London | 162 yd | |
| Gremio De Brixton | The Crypt, St Matthews Church | 165 yd | |
| Mikos | 441 Coldharbour Lane, London | 177 yd | |
| The Rum Kitchen | Shop, 435 - 437 Coldharbour Lane | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Hall Tavern | 38A Kellett Road, London | 41 yd | |
| Satay Bar | 447 Coldharbour Lane, London | 173 yd | |
| Market House | 443 - 445 Coldharbour Lane, London | 177 yd | |
| BrewDog | 419-423 Coldharbour Lane, London | 189 yd | |
| The Prince | 469 Brixton Road, London | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tijuana Mexican Food | 49 Effra Road, London | 193 yd | |
| Happy Dumplings | 28 - 30 Market Row, London | 216 yd | |
| Ted Burgers | Prince Of Wales, 469 Brixton Road | 221 yd | |
| Chip Shop BXTN Ltd | 378 Coldharbour Lane, London | 232 yd | |
| Itsu | 512 Brixton Road, London | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 417 Brixton Road, London | 333 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 425 Brixton Road, London | 334 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 441 - 447 Brixton Road, London | 334 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 446 - 450 Brixton Road, London | 440 yd | |
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 444 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 462 yd |
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 482 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 663 yd | |
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close | 976 yd | |
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,007 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 | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.