Brixton Hill is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 1HP is located in the Clapham Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 1HS, SW2 4EG, SW2 1NP, SW2 4EE, SW2 3LS, SW2 4EB, SW2 1NR, SW2 4ED, SW2 1HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 1HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 50.6% | 55.7% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 44.3% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 1HP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.6% 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 | 66.2% | 64.6% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 26.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.3% | 27% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 56.7% | 57.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 32.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 7.6% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 1HP this area, 9.9% 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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.9% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.6% | 52.5% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 12.1% | 2.4% | -9.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.5% 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% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 9.9% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| Black African | 10% | 13.5% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 11.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.4% | 8.6% | -5.8% | 1.0% | 7.6% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 47.4% | 43.5% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -37.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 55.8% 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 | 60.6% | 55.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 12.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 8.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 10.6% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.6% | 9.5% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.9% | 55.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 20.9% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 12.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 7.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 3.6% | -17.9% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 21% | 6.0% | 15.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brixton Hill was 87.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brixton Hill has the 45th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 319th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 244.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 274 Brixton Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2024-03-15 | £10,177 |
| 274 Brixton Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-07-07 | £229,529 |
| Ground Floor Premises 262 Brixton Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-08-23 | £332,602 |
| 266 - 268 Brixton Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,942,500 | 2021-04-24 | £1,860,449 |
| 274 Brixton Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-05-23 | £240,612 |
SW2 1HP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
SW2 1HP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW2 1HP 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 | 172 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Unemployed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Other | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,727 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 | 1,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Atkins Primary School New Park Road , SW2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 569 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RL | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 830 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 1,232 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,033 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,865 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,267 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 | 730 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 740 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asafo Restaurant | Ground Floor, 60 Morrish Road | 52 yd | |
| Stars Restaurant | 262A Brixton Hill, London | 52 yd | |
| Bombay Inn | Ground Floor, 252 Brixton Hill | 118 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | McDonalds, Streatham Place | 140 yd | |
| Bombay Kitchen | 48 New Park Road, London | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 192 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 214 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 269 yd | |
| Elm Park Tavern | 76 Elm Park, London | 602 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paya Cuisine | 270A Brixton Hill, London | 1 yd | |
| Town Chicken \& Pizza | 272 Brixton Hill, London | 2 yd | |
| Bramwells Fish \& Chips | Ground Floor, 280 Brixton Hill | 70 yd | |
| Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots | Ground Floor, 2 Morrish Road | 167 yd | |
| Chicken Treat | 54 New Park Road, London | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 2 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 250 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 675 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 735 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 618 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 892 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 921 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 1,043 yd | |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,054 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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 | 56.0% |
| Median download speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.31 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.