Brockwell Park Row is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 2YH 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 Brockwell Park Row, London, SW2 2YH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 2YP, SW2 2YN, SW2 2YJ, SW2 2YF, SW2 2YG, SW2 2HD, SW2 2QB, SW2 2NN, SW2 2PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW2 2YH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.4% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 2YH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.6% 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 | 75.2% | 74.6% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 36.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.7% | 15.5% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -28.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 59.6% | 56.4% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 31.3% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 9.1% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2YH this area, 2.8% 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 78.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 1.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 11% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.3% | 78.3% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 44.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.2% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 0.9% | -4.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 72% | 64.8% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 79.8% | 66.7% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 11.6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 8.8% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 66.7% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 17.3% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 3.1% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brockwell Park Row was 154.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% higher than the Brixton Rush Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brockwell Park Row has the 14th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Brixton Rush Common and the 255th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Brockwell Park Row, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2025-05-21 | £978,728 |
| 5 Brockwell Park Row, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £957,000 | 2024-02-12 | £992,147 |
| 11 Brockwell Park Row, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2021-02-17 | £1,068,108 |
| 3 Brockwell Park Row, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,070,000 | 2017-05-05 | £1,202,685 |
| 7 Brockwell Park Row, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £498,000 | 2007-09-25 | £942,575 |
| Full-Time Employee | 174 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 944 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 | 1,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,226 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 | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Junior School Tulse Hill Estate , Tulse Hill SW2 2JE | - not rated | 454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Infant School Tulse Hill Estate , Tulse Hill SW2 2JE | - not rated | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Tulse Hill , SW2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Upper Tulse Hill , Lambeth SW2 2RL | 2out of 4 | 519 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 | 170 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 | 616 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 616 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,075 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 | 5,056 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 | 1,078 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,873 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 | 2,045 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,127 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,772 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 | 229 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 377 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary School Christchurch Road , Streatham Hill SW2 3ES | - not rated | 837 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chartswood Education Centre St John's Hall , Guernsey Grove SE24 9DE | - not rated | 875 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oleander Preparatory School 235 Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1NR | - not rated | 966 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Come First Served | Brockwell Hall Brockwell Park, 63 Brockwell Park Gardens | 443 yd | |
| Think Positive Fashion Cafe | Ground Floor, 62 Elm Park | 459 yd | |
| Stars Square | 43 - 45 Tulse Hill, London | 631 yd | |
| Le Daily Corner | 21 Upper Tulse Hill, London | 641 yd | |
| Four Hundred Rabbits | Lido, Brockwell Park | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Tavern | 76 Elm Park, London | 437 yd | |
| The Prince Regent | 69 Dulwich Road, London | 716 yd | |
| The Florence | 131 - 133 Dulwich Road, London | 814 yd | |
| Hootananny | 95 Effra Road, London | 816 yd | |
| Effra Social | 89 Effra Road, London | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Park Playground Kiosk | Playground, Brockwell Park | 615 yd | |
| Il Sovrano | Ground Floor, 33 Tulse Hill | 638 yd | |
| Ten Thanks | 31 Upper Tulse Hill, London | 641 yd | |
| Brockwell Kebab | 14 Norwood Road, London | 652 yd | |
| Tasty | Ground Floor, 23 Tulse Hill | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 584 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 847 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 132A Herne Hill, London | 952 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 990 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Park DULWICH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 607 yd |
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 610 yd | |
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 659 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 845 yd | |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 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 | 159.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 324.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.