Herbert Mews is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 2YG is located in the Brixton Rush Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Herbert Mews, London, SW2 2YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 2YF, SW2 2YD, SW2 2YP, SW2 2EN, SW2 2EX, SW2 2YJ, SW2 2EW, SW2 2HD, SW2 2YE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 2YG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 47.6% | 52.2% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 52.4% | 47.8% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 2YG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.3% 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 | 69.2% | 70.3% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 32.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 19.5% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 62.9% | 62.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 26.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2YG this area, 6.5% 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 71.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 4.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 4.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 10.6% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.4% | 71.5% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 37.7% |
| Other | 8.7% | 1.2% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 19.6% | 11.0% | 2.5% | 17.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 8.3% | 1% | -7.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 65.7% | 53% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -28.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 60.8% 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 | 62.5% | 60.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 15.6% | 14.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 11.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.3% | 60.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 18.6% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 11.5% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 3.7% | -17.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herbert Mews was 70.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.4% lower than the Brixton Rush Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Herbert Mews has the 10th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Brixton Rush Common and the 227th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% 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 3 John Conway House, 12 Herbert Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2025-06-27 | £566,811 |
| Flat 10 Sidmouth Lodge, 11 Herbert Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2025-04-29 | £399,100 |
| Flat 8 Hunter Court, 10 Herbert Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-09-06 | £377,108 |
| Flat 11 John Conway House, 12 Herbert Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-08-02 | £430,734 |
| Flat 12 John Conway House, 12 Herbert Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-06-14 | £432,115 |
SW2 2YG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Other | 31 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 873 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 | 943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Junior School Tulse Hill Estate , Tulse Hill SW2 2JE | - not rated | 356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Infant School Tulse Hill Estate , Tulse Hill SW2 2JE | - not rated | 356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Tulse Hill , SW2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Primary School Strand Centre , Elm Park SW2 2EH | - not rated | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Upper Tulse Hill , Lambeth SW2 2RL | 2out of 4 | 507 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 81 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 712 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 5,117 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 | 979 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,811 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 | 2,111 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,040 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,830 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Centre Christchurch Road , SW2 2ES | - not rated | 157 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 369 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary School Christchurch Road , Streatham Hill SW2 3ES | - not rated | 859 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chartswood Education Centre St John's Hall , Guernsey Grove SE24 9DE | - not rated | 934 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oleander Preparatory School 235 Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1NR | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 402 yd | |
| First Come First Served | Brockwell Hall Brockwell Park, 63 Brockwell Park Gardens | 503 yd | |
| Stars Square | 43 - 45 Tulse Hill, London | 543 yd | |
| Le Daily Corner | 21 Upper Tulse Hill, London | 594 yd | |
| The Great Indian Kitchen | 21 Tulse Hill, London | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Tavern | 76 Elm Park, London | 387 yd | |
| The Prince Regent | 69 Dulwich Road, London | 672 yd | |
| Hootananny | 95 Effra Road, London | 727 yd | |
| Effra Social | 89 Effra Road, London | 728 yd | |
| The Florence | 131 - 133 Dulwich Road, London | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Sovrano | Ground Floor, 33 Tulse Hill | 550 yd | |
| Ten Thanks | 31 Upper Tulse Hill, London | 594 yd | |
| Brockwell Park Playground Kiosk | Playground, Brockwell Park | 595 yd | |
| Tasty | Ground Floor, 23 Tulse Hill | 618 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 13 Tulse Hill, London | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 493 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 765 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 891 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 132A Herne Hill, London | 957 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Park DULWICH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 616 yd |
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 637 yd |
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 705 yd | |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 925 yd | |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,005 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.