Craster Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 2AU 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 Craster Road, London, SW2 2AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 2AT, SW2 2AY, SW2 2UA, SW2 2DE, SW2 2AZ, SW2 2BA, SW2 2EF, SW2 2TZ, SW2 2AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 2AU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population 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 | 49.7% | 57.8% | 8.1% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 42.2% | -8.1% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 2AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.6% 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 | 63.2% | 76.6% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 38.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 13.4% | -13.7% | 44.2% | -30.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 49.7% | 68.8% | 19.1% | 48.4% | 20.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 19.3% | -19.3% | 33.6% | -14.3% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 2AU this area, 9.1% 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 62.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 7.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.5% | 62.3% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 28.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.5% 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% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 13.8% | 7.3% | -6.5% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 20.7% | 13% | -7.7% | 1.0% | 12.0% |
| Other Black | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 43.4% | 47.5% | 4.1% | 81.4% | -33.9% |
| Other | 1% | 15.6% | 14.6% | 1.6% | 14.0% |
In this area, 63.4% 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 | 72.1% | 63.4% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 10.6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 3.3% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11% | 18.2% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 16.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 64% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 13.7% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 10% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 8.7% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 3.7% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craster Road was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Craster Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat C 40 Craster Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £379,500 | 2024-07-26 | £379,890 |
| 34B Craster Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2023-11-03 | £398,117 |
| Flat 1 38 Craster Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £458,500 | 2023-10-17 | £441,301 |
| 42B Craster Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-09-20 | £491,797 |
| 42B Craster Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-02-22 | £295,308 |
SW2 2AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW2 2AU 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 | 117 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 169 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 |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RL | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 542 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Tulse Hill , SW2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Atkins Primary School New Park Road , SW2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 930 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,082 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 | 1,078 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,312 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 | 1,945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,569 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 | 246 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 1,658 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Think Positive Fashion Cafe | Ground Floor, 62 Elm Park | 140 yd | |
| Le Daily Corner | 21 Upper Tulse Hill, London | 205 yd | |
| Bombay Inn | Ground Floor, 252 Brixton Hill | 514 yd | |
| Stars Restaurant | 262A Brixton Hill, London | 532 yd | |
| Amira Kitchen | 24 - 26 New Park Road, London | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Tavern | 76 Elm Park, London | 109 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 492 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 672 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 684 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Thanks | 31 Upper Tulse Hill, London | 205 yd | |
| Town Chicken \& Pizza | 272 Brixton Hill, London | 544 yd | |
| Paya Cuisine | 270A Brixton Hill, London | 544 yd | |
| Bramwells Fish \& Chips | Ground Floor, 280 Brixton Hill | 568 yd | |
| Chicken Treat | 54 New Park Road, London | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 544 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 548 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 733 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 776 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 712 yd |
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 798 yd | |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 845 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,017 yd |
| Brockwell Park DULWICH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,045 yd |
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,051 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.