Helix Gardens, London, SW2 2JL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW2 2JL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents 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	45.9%	47.9%	2.0%	51.0%	-3.1%
Male	54.1%	52.1%	-2.0%	49.0%	3.1%

Partnership Status

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 2JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.8% 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%	59.8%	-3.2%	37.9%	21.9%
Married: Opposite sex	24.3%	26.3%	2.0%	44.2%	-17.9%
Married: Same sex	3.6%	2.6%	-1.0%	0.3%	2.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	4.7%	4.1%	-0.6%	9.1%	-5.0%
Widowed	2.9%	3.8%	0.9%	6.1%	-2.3%

Health

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 (94.5%) 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	63.1%	68%	4.9%	48.4%	19.6%
Good health	24.5%	26.5%	2.0%	33.6%	-7.1%
Fair health	8%	3.9%	-4.1%	12.7%	-8.8%
Bad health	1.9%	1%	-0.9%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	2.5%	0.6%	-1.9%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 2JL this area, 8.9% 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 73.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.9%	8.9%	2.0%	18.2%	-9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.8%	4.1%	-1.7%	9.6%	-5.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	4.7%	4.1%	-0.6%	13.4%	-9.3%
Apprenticeship	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	5.3%	-3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	8.1%	-0.6%	16.9%	-8.8%
Degree or Similar	67%	73.3%	6.3%	33.8%	39.5%
Other	5.8%	0%	-5.8%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	0.3%	2.6%	2.3%	3.1%	-0.5%
Pakistani	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	2.2%	2.9%	0.7%	2.5%	0.4%
Black Caribbean	10.5%	7.1%	-3.4%	1.0%	6.1%
Other Black	2.2%	0.6%	-1.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	2.6%	1.6%	0.8%	1.8%
Mixed White and African	4.5%	1.6%	-2.9%	0.4%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	74.8%	76.4%	1.6%	81.4%	-5.0%
Roma	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.2%	1.7%
Other	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 73.4% 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	69.1%	73.4%	4.3%	83.2%	-9.8%
European Union	11.5%	9.7%	-1.8%	6.1%	3.6%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	4.1%	3.6%	-0.5%	2.7%	0.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	5.2%	3.9%	5.6%	-0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	10.8%	5.8%	-5.0%	1.3%	4.5%
Oceania	2.5%	1.9%	-0.6%	0.3%	1.6%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	66.9%	73.1%	6.2%	83.2%	-10.1%
10+ Years	2.2%	16.5%	14.3%	9.8%	6.7%
5-10 Years	5.1%	3.2%	-1.9%	2.9%	0.3%
2-5 Years	5.1%	4.9%	-0.2%	2.2%	2.7%
Less than 2 years	20.7%	2.3%	-18.4%	1.9%	0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.2%	76.7%	5.5%
Ireland	3.9%	0.6%	3.3%
France	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	2.9%	0.6%	2.3%
Portugal	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Oceania	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	2.9%	13.5%	-10.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.3%	37.2%	18.1%
Christian	34.3%	46.2%	-11.9%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Jewish	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Helix Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Helix Gardens was 115.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.3% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Helix Gardens has the 54th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 353rd highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£71,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW2 2JL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Helix Gardens are based on 70 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lambeth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Helix Gardens, London, SW2 2JL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW2 2JL

Average Price
£1,085,732

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£1,289,912

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£677,372

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Helix Gardens

Average Price
£788,419

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£1,350,826

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£547,388

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Helix GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Ground Floor Flat 27 Helix Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£611,500	2022-01-14	£577,084
33 Helix Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£1,275,000	2021-10-27	£1,310,822
37 Helix Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£950,000	2021-02-01	£975,676
Ground Floor Flat 27 Helix Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£560,000	2016-08-15	£525,840
35 Helix Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£1,275,000	2015-05-26	£1,580,552

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW2 2JL

Employment

SW2 2JL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.

SW2 2JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	155
Self-Employed	33
Retired	25
Part-Time Employee	17
Other	8
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	38
Information and communication	33
Education	20
Financial and insurance activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Other	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Construction	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Manufacturing	4
Transport and storage	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL	4out of 4	697 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW	4out of 4	756 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	760 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG	4out of 4	1,047 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL	- not rated	2,917 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brockwell Junior School Tulse Hill Estate , Tulse Hill SW2 2JE	- not rated	273 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brockwell Infant School Tulse Hill Estate , Tulse Hill SW2 2JE	- not rated	273 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jubilee Primary School Tulse Hill , SW2 2JE	3out of 4	273 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL	- not rated	371 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , Lambeth SW2 5BL	4out of 4	371 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS	3out of 4	386 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS	- not rated	390 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA	- not rated	546 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD	3out of 4	1,102 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW	- not rated	1,120 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB	- not rated	5,460 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS	- not rated	390 yd	Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX	- not rated	906 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL	- not rated	1,907 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN	- not rated	2,426 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD	- not rated	4,900 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB	3out of 4	2,517 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD	- not rated	2,566 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ	- not rated	5,155 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brixton College for Further Education 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS	- not rated	391 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Orchard Centre Christchurch Road , SW2 2ES	- not rated	509 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
JUS Education 12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY	- not rated	599 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF	4out of 4	687 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Windmill School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5DW	- not rated	717 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Curry Paradise	87A - 89 Brixton Hill, London	191 yd
Cafe On The Hill	91 Brixton Hill, London	191 yd
Stir Coffee	Ground Floor, 111 Brixton Hill	191 yd
Cafe Tana	Shop, 96 Brixton Hill	244 yd
Adams	86 Brixton Hill, London	246 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The White Horse	The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill	244 yd
The Windmill	Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens	388 yd
Hootananny	95 Effra Road, London	407 yd
Effra Social	89 Effra Road, London	407 yd
Elm Park Tavern	76 Elm Park, London	523 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roosters Spot	95 Brixton Hill, London	191 yd
Morleys	109 Brixton Hill, London	191 yd
Fish Lounge	99 Brixton Hill, London	191 yd
Pizza Brixton	Ground Floor, 105 Brixton Hill	191 yd
Peng An	110B Brixton Hill, London	229 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	76 Brixton Hill, London	294 yd
Sainsbury's	2 Tulse Hill, London	313 yd
Tesco	144 Brixton Hill, London	378 yd
Tesco	13 Acre Lane, London	784 yd
Lidl	Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane	834 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE	artificial grass pitch	633 yd
Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	853 yd
Brockwell Park DULWICH ROAD	cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts	970 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	90.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	72.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	236.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	156.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1000 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SW2 2JL