Effra Parade is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 1QG 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 Effra Parade, London, SW2 1QG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 1PZ, SW2 1PJ, SW2 1PY, SW2 1PF, SW2 1QA, SW2 1PS, SW2 1AP, SW2 1PR, SE24 0NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 1QG is primarily male, with 57.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 42.4% | -10.2% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 47.4% | 57.6% | 10.2% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
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 1QG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.7% 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 | 64.5% | 74.7% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 36.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 14.3% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -29.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.7% | 55.8% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 26.4% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
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 1QG this area, 8.6% 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 66.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 8.6% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 7.5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 10.7% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.4% | 66.8% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 33.0% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.6% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 13.2% | 7.4% | -5.8% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 12% | 8.2% | -3.8% | 1.0% | 7.2% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 57.7% | 61.4% | 3.7% | 81.4% | -20.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 55.7% 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 | 65.5% | 55.7% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 23.2% | 12.7% | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.2% | 10.4% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64% | 55.7% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 20% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 14.3% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 12.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 3.9% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 10.5% | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 26.7% | 6.0% | 20.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Effra Parade was 212.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 133.2% higher than the Brixton Rush Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Effra Parade has the 7th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Brixton Rush Common and the 150th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% 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 15 Fleet House Effra Parade, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2016-10-21 | £290,720 |
| Flat 20 Fleet House Effra Parade, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2004-09-24 | £361,900 |
SW2 1QG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 212 |
| Self-Employed | 79 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Primary School Tulse Hill , SW2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Hayter Road , Brixton SW2 5AP | 4out of 4 | 593 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 | 606 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Mead Primary School Moorland Road , SW9 8UE | 3out of 4 | 698 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 | 2out of 4 | 587 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,290 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,700 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,755 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 | 2,982 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 1,603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effraspace | 21 Effra Parade, London | 41 yd | |
| The Cure Vegan Food | 68 Brixton Water Lane, London | 143 yd | |
| Koala | Ground Floor, 64 Railton Road | 261 yd | |
| Four Hundred Rabbits | Lido, Brockwell Park | 271 yd | |
| Whippersnappers CIC | Lido, Brockwell Park | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Social | 89 Effra Road, London | 262 yd | |
| Hootananny | 95 Effra Road, London | 262 yd | |
| The Prince Regent | 69 Dulwich Road, London | 333 yd | |
| Effra Hall Tavern | 38A Kellett Road, London | 480 yd | |
| Dogstar | The Dog Star, 389 Coldharbour Lane | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Hung Chinese Takeaway | 88 Railton Road, London | 220 yd | |
| Mojo Kitchen | Hootananny, 95 Effra Road | 262 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 13 Tulse Hill, London | 302 yd | |
| Pizza Village | 15 Tulse Hill, London | 302 yd | |
| Tasty | Ground Floor, 23 Tulse Hill | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 410 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 714 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 132A Herne Hill, London | 771 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 417 Brixton Road, London | 833 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 425 Brixton Road, London | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 490 yd |
| Brockwell Park DULWICH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 692 yd |
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 921 yd |
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,000 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,069 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 | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.