Somers Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 2AE 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 Somers Road, London, SW2 2AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 2AQ, SW2 2AF, SW2 2AL, SW2 2AG, SW2 2AB, SW2 2AD, SW2 1HZ, SW2 2TX, SW2 2AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW2 2AE 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 | 58.2% | 50.6% | -7.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 41.8% | 49.4% | 7.6% | 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 2AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.1% 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 | 74.5% | 73.1% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 35.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.3% | 10.3% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -33.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 49.1% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 29.6% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 19.5% | 11.0% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 63.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 18.2% | 12.0% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 4.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 2.8% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -10.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 7.7% | -4.1% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 59% | 63.6% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 29.8% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.1% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% 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 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.5% | 1.2% | -8.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.6% | -3.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 66.1% | 74.3% | 8.2% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
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 | 65.1% | 55.7% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| European Union | 14.3% | 27.8% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 21.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9% | 5.1% | -3.9% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63% | 55% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 31.3% | 26.5% | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 10.6% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 1.9% | -7.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 1.3% | -14.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 10.6% | 0.5% | 10.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 17.5% | 6.0% | 11.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somers 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.
Somers Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 139th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Somers Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-10-14 | £752,046 |
| 17 Somers Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-05-21 | £585,067 |
| 17 Somers Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2007-01-04 | £623,760 |
| 17 Somers Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2004-06-16 | £610,815 |
| 17 Somers Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 1999-02-08 | £652,989 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Primary School Strand Centre , Elm Park SW2 2EH | - not rated | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Upper Tulse Hill , Lambeth SW2 2RL | 2out of 4 | 352 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Junior School Tulse Hill Estate , Tulse Hill SW2 2JE | - not rated | 507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Infant School Tulse Hill Estate , Tulse Hill SW2 2JE | - not rated | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Tulse Hill , SW2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 768 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,020 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 768 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 972 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 5,181 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,712 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 | 389 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Centre Christchurch Road , SW2 2ES | - not rated | 420 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family School At Larkhall 206-210 Lyham Road , SW2 5NR | - not rated | 476 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oleander Preparatory School 235 Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1NR | - not rated | 564 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary School Christchurch Road , Streatham Hill SW2 3ES | - not rated | 702 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 150 yd | |
| Think Positive Fashion Cafe | Ground Floor, 62 Elm Park | 192 yd | |
| Katakata | Right, 132 Brixton Hill | 376 yd | |
| Negril | Right, 132 Brixton Hill | 376 yd | |
| The Clink Restaurant | H M Prison Brixton, Jebb Avenue | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Tavern | 76 Elm Park, London | 224 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 345 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 552 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill | 572 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Thanks | 31 Upper Tulse Hill, London | 150 yd | |
| Chicken Treat | 54 New Park Road, London | 445 yd | |
| Peng An | 110B Brixton Hill, London | 485 yd | |
| Town Chicken \& Pizza | 272 Brixton Hill, London | 534 yd | |
| Paya Cuisine | 270A Brixton Hill, London | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 263 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 534 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 661 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 665 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 443 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 1,080 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 283.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.