Beverstone Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 5AL is located in the Brixton Acre Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beverstone Road, London, SW2 5AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 5AW, SW2 5AJ, SW2 1RL, SW2 5AN, SW2 1QX, SW2 1QY, SW2 1RB, SW2 5AR, SW2 1SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 5AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 51.8% | 52.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 5AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.3% 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 | 72% | 76.3% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 38.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.5% | 14.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -30.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 52.5% | 56.2% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 31.3% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 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.
In the area around SW2 5AL this area, 4.6% 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 74.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 3.8% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 10.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.2% | 74.1% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 40.3% |
| Other | 8.7% | 4.2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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 | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 71.1% | 68.8% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 65.3% 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 | 66.1% | 65.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 10.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 9.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Oceania | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 65.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 16.8% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 4.6% | -13.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beverstone Road was 234.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.2% higher than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beverstone Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 133rd highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Beverstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,055,000 | 2023-09-20 | £1,009,042 |
| 9 Beverstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,140,000 | 2022-10-25 | £1,071,665 |
| 7 Beverstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2017-05-05 | £1,180,205 |
| 1B Beverstone Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2015-08-07 | £454,516 |
| 9 Beverstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2015-01-06 | £1,225,326 |
SW2 5AL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Other | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 671 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 | 691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbourne Primary School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5EF | 3out of 4 | 84 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | - not rated | 241 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , Lambeth SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 241 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Santley Primary School Santley Street , SW4 7QD | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Primary School 37 Effra Parade , Brixton SW2 1PL | - not rated | 691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 184 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 184 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 808 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 4,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUS Education 12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY | - not rated | 168 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixton College for Further Education 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 183 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5DW | - not rated | 635 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School Somerleyton Road , Brixton SW9 8ND | - not rated | 781 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapham Park School 127 Park Hill , Clapham SW4 9PA | - not rated | 963 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Cruz | 2 Arlington Parade, Brixton Hill | 160 yd | |
| Gremio De Brixton | The Crypt, St Matthews Church | 297 yd | |
| El Rancho De Lalo | 1 Buckner Road, London | 313 yd | |
| The Blues Kitchen Brixton | 40 Acre Lane, London | 327 yd | |
| Cafe Tana | Shop, 96 Brixton Hill | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill | 377 yd | |
| Barrio South | 30 Acre Lane, London | 386 yd | |
| Effra Hall Tavern | 38A Kellett Road, London | 422 yd | |
| Effra Social | 89 Effra Road, London | 470 yd | |
| Hootananny | 95 Effra Road, London | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Works | 10 Arlington Parade, Brixton Hill | 160 yd | |
| Tijuana Mexican Food | 49 Effra Road, London | 341 yd | |
| Pizza Experto | Ground Floor, 88 Brixton Hill | 381 yd | |
| Mama Pollo | 16 Acre Lane, London | 386 yd | |
| Pizza Brixton | Ground Floor, 105 Brixton Hill | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 255 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 285 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 402 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 635 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 417 Brixton Road, London | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 826 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 908 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 1,024 yd | |
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,086 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.