Dewey Lane is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 2TS is located in the Brixton Rush Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dewey Lane, London, SW2 2TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 2BD, SW2 2LE, SW2 2TT, SW2 2TP, SW2 2TJ, SW2 2LB, SW2 2SX, SW2 2HJ, SW2 2HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 2TS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 48.7% | 55.4% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 44.6% | -6.7% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 2TS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.9% 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 | 62.3% | 65.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 20.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 53.6% | 51.8% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 35.3% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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 56.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 14% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 9.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 56.4% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Other | 11.5% | 3.7% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 19.6% | 16.6% | -3.0% | 2.5% | 14.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.1% | 10.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 9.4% |
| Other Black | 8.2% | 2.3% | -5.9% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 39.7% | 39.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 13.5% | 11.7% | 1.6% | 11.9% |
In this area, just 48.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 48.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 15.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 15.5% | 10% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.8% | 16.2% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 14.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.8% | 48.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 26.8% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 11.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 6.2% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 9.8% | 0.4% | 9.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 13.9% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dewey Lane was 267.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% higher than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dewey Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 106th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dewey Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £491,565 | 2023-01-27 | £479,276 |
| 8 Dewey Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-04-08 | £321,049 |
| 11 Dewey Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-03-04 | £484,043 |
| 14 Dewey Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-06-25 | £413,548 |
| 3 Dewey Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-04-14 | £368,738 |
SW2 2TS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,116 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 | 258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 419 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Hayter Road , Brixton SW2 5AP | 4out of 4 | 566 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 | 780 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RL | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 404 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 406 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,024 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,609 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,989 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 5,063 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 | 2,643 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 799 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 1,604 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars Square | 43 - 45 Tulse Hill, London | 60 yd | |
| The Great Indian Kitchen | 21 Tulse Hill, London | 112 yd | |
| Full Fat | 9 Tulse Hill, London | 112 yd | |
| Naughty Piglets | 28 Brixton Water Lane, London | 146 yd | |
| Maremma Restaurant | 36 Brixton Water Lane, London | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hootananny | 95 Effra Road, London | 210 yd | |
| Effra Social | 89 Effra Road, London | 210 yd | |
| The Prince Regent | 69 Dulwich Road, London | 468 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill | 487 yd | |
| Elm Park Tavern | 76 Elm Park, London | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Sovrano | Ground Floor, 33 Tulse Hill | 65 yd | |
| Tasty | Ground Floor, 23 Tulse Hill | 106 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 13 Tulse Hill, London | 112 yd | |
| Pizza Village | 15 Tulse Hill, London | 112 yd | |
| Mojo Kitchen | Hootananny, 95 Effra Road | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 32 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 487 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 667 yd | |
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 851 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 132A Herne Hill, London | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| Brockwell Park DULWICH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 705 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 928 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.