Brixton Hill is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 1HZ 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 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 1HY, SW2 2AB, SW2 2AD, SW2 2AQ, SW2 2AE, SW2 2AA, SW2 2AL, SW2 2AG, SW2 2AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW2 1HZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.4% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 1HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.1% 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 | 57.8% | 58.1% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 26.1% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 51.3% | 52.9% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 14.7% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 13.8% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.2% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 43.8% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 13.8% | 0.9% | -12.9% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 31.6% | 22.5% | -9.1% | 2.5% | 20.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.7% | 7.4% | -9.3% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 29.7% | 40.7% | 11.0% | 81.4% | -40.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 50.9% | 50% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 19.8% | 12.0% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 21.2% | 16.7% | -4.5% | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.8% | 11.6% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 10.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.6% | 50.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 33.1% | 25.3% | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 4.3% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.7% | 7.8% | -17.9% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 7.3% | 0.4% | 6.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brixton Hill was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.5% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brixton Hill has the 7th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 30th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 45 Hyperion House Brixton Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2017-02-09 | £316,216 |
| Flat 66 Hyperion House Brixton Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-01-09 | £310,174 |
| Flat 69 Hyperion House Brixton Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2007-11-23 | £273,823 |
| Flat 67 Hyperion House Brixton Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2007-08-24 | £302,696 |
| Flat 63 Hyperion House Brixton Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £104,350 | 2004-02-19 | £244,570 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 628 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 | 1,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,446 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 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RL | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Tulse Hill , SW2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 733 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 737 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 752 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,283 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 | 734 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 5,454 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 | 2,196 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,738 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 | 588 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,744 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Daily Corner | 21 Upper Tulse Hill, London | 173 yd | |
| Think Positive Fashion Cafe | Ground Floor, 62 Elm Park | 268 yd | |
| The Clink Restaurant | H M Prison Brixton, Jebb Avenue | 332 yd | |
| Amira Kitchen | 24 - 26 New Park Road, London | 349 yd | |
| Katakata | Right, 132 Brixton Hill | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 283 yd | |
| Elm Park Tavern | 76 Elm Park, London | 298 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 522 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 541 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Thanks | 31 Upper Tulse Hill, London | 173 yd | |
| Chicken Treat | 54 New Park Road, London | 382 yd | |
| Peng An | 110B Brixton Hill, London | 478 yd | |
| Town Chicken \& Pizza | 272 Brixton Hill, London | 499 yd | |
| Paya Cuisine | 270A Brixton Hill, London | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 222 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 499 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 647 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 661 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 720 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 369 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 716 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.