Hardel Rise is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 3DX is located in the St Martin's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hardel Rise, London, SW2 3DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 3BT, SW2 3BX, SW2 3BW, SW2 3DH, SW2 3DB, SW2 3BS, SW2 3BU, SW2 3DL, SW2 3DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 3DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 52.7% | 55.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 44.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 3DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.9% 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 | 56% | 64.9% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 21.2% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.4% | 51.4% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 33.6% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 8.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 14.3% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 6.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 17% | 0.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.9% | 49.3% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.2% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 10.6% | 10.1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.4% | 17.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 16.4% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 0.4% | -5.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 51.4% | 48.2% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -33.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, 54.7% 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 | 56.8% | 54.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| European Union | 14% | 15% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 12% | 6.1% | -5.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.3% | 16.6% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 15.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.8% | 54.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 24% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 8.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 3.3% | -17.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardel Rise was 193.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.0% higher than the Brixton Rush Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hardel Rise has the 11th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Brixton Rush Common and the 179th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

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 Axford House, 1 Hardel Rise, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-04-05 | £271,840 |
| Flat 7 Axford House, 1 Hardel Rise, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2021-01-15 | £314,556 |
| Flat 2 Axford House, 1 Hardel Rise, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-02-20 | £270,494 |
| 4 Hardel Rise, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,785,000 | 2019-09-30 | £1,720,857 |
| Flat 7 Axford House, 1 Hardel Rise, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-03-16 | £280,801 |
SW2 3DX 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,876 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 | 1,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenstanton Junior School Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenstanton Primary School Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 2out of 4 | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 4out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 356 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 500 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 4,282 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,116 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,134 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 | 2,024 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,352 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 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,091 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah's Ark School St Cuthbert's Church , Elmcourt Road SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 504 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House School for the Hearing Impaired Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 553 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Secondary Centre Elmcourt Road , West Norwood SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 554 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurlow Park Special School Elmcourt Road , SE27 9DA | - not rated | 585 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 794 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Cactus | 178A Norwood Road, London | 222 yd | |
| Cafe Castelo | 369 Norwood Road, London | 261 yd | |
| Siam Niyom | 347 Norwood Road, London | 261 yd | |
| Tulse Hill Cafe | 385 Norwood Road, London | 261 yd | |
| Perks And White | Tulse Hill Railway Station, Station Rise | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulse Hill Tavern | Tulse Hill Hotel, 150 Norwood Road | 211 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 288 yd | |
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godfather Pizza | Shop, 152 Norwood Road | 187 yd | |
| A.K. Chicken | Ground Floor, 190 Norwood Road | 242 yd | |
| London Pizza | 379 Norwood Road, London | 303 yd | |
| MM Fried Chicken | 274 Norwood Road, London | 572 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | Ground Floor, 260 Norwood Road | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 213 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 242 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 882 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 885 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 264 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 331 yd | |
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 363 yd | |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 532 yd |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 566 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 706 yd |
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,050 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.