Brixton Hill is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 1QW is located in the Brixton Acre Lane 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 1QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 5BQ, SW2 1QP, SW2 1QN, SW2 1QS, SW2 1JE, SW2 1AA, SW2 5BA, SW2 1SH, SW2 5BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 1QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 51.7% | 53.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 46.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 1QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.2% 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 | 82.4% | 78.2% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 40.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.8% | 9.4% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -34.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| 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 (90.5%) 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 | 55.1% | 57.5% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 33% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 5.6% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 1QW this area, 5.9% 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 75.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 4.1% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -12.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.9% | 75.9% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 42.1% |
| Other | 6.7% | 4.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 8.4% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 0.6% | -4.8% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 75.1% | 74.9% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 58.7% 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 | 66.3% | 58.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 21.2% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 15.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 8.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 58.7% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 19.6% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 8.9% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 8.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 3.9% | -12.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brixton Hill was 150.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brixton Hill has the 37th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 243rd highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Brixton Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2022-02-10 | £2,238,024 |
| 76 Brixton Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,600,682 | 2019-06-28 | £2,671,934 |
| 76 Brixton Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,914,341 | 2014-10-09 | £2,135,563 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,786 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 | 75 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Hayter Road , Brixton SW2 5AP | 4out of 4 | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Avenue School Kings Avenue , SW4 8BQ | 2out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Tulse Hill , SW2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 718 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 126 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 128 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 917 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 579 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,902 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 | 2,831 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,399 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 | 1,054 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Tana | Shop, 96 Brixton Hill | 93 yd | |
| Adams | 86 Brixton Hill, London | 96 yd | |
| Curry Paradise | 87A - 89 Brixton Hill, London | 114 yd | |
| Cafe On The Hill | 91 Brixton Hill, London | 114 yd | |
| Stir Coffee | Ground Floor, 111 Brixton Hill | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill | 93 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 261 yd | |
| Hootananny | 95 Effra Road, London | 459 yd | |
| Effra Social | 89 Effra Road, London | 459 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Experto | Ground Floor, 88 Brixton Hill | 96 yd | |
| Pizza Brixton | Ground Floor, 105 Brixton Hill | 114 yd | |
| Roosters Spot | 95 Brixton Hill, London | 114 yd | |
| Morleys | 109 Brixton Hill, London | 114 yd | |
| Fish Lounge | 99 Brixton Hill, London | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 3 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 472 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 512 yd | |
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 514 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 543 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 648 yd |
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 959 yd |
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,040 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.