Glanville Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 5DF 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 Glanville Road, London, SW2 5DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 5BB, SW2 5BE, SW2 5DE, SW2 5HW, SW2 5DA, SW2 5HY, SW2 5DQ, SW2 5BH, SW2 5HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 5DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 44% | 53.7% | 9.7% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 56% | 46.3% | -9.7% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 5DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.2% 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 | 62.6% | 73.2% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 35.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.5% | 15% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -29.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 49.2% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 30% | 30.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.6% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 13.9% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 8.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 8.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 49.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| 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 40.3% 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 | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 14.8% | 19.3% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 16.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.5% | 11.9% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 10.9% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 48.6% | 40.3% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -41.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 56.8% | 61.3% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 9.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 10.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 14.4% | 9.9% | -4.5% | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.1% | 61.3% | 9.2% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 28% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 1.6% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.5% | 3.7% | -29.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glanville Road was 829.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 399.3% higher than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Glanville Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 29th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Glanville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-03-06 | £249,943 |
| 123 Glanville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-01-09 | £309,870 |
| 178 Glanville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-08-31 | £251,681 |
| 138 Glanville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £359,500 | 2021-03-18 | £329,337 |
| 148 Glanville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-03-09 | £265,668 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW2 5DF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,059 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 | 1,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | - not rated | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , Lambeth SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby Mill Primary School Prague Place , Off Lyham Road SW2 5EB | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Acre Primary School King's Avenue , Clapham SW4 8BQ | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 350 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 352 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 634 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 1,026 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 | 352 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 408 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 4,525 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 | 2,438 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 5,246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5DW | - not rated | 218 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixton College for Further Education 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 353 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JUS Education 12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY | - not rated | 417 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapham Park School 127 Park Hill , Clapham SW4 9PA | - not rated | 507 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family School At Larkhall 206-210 Lyham Road , SW2 5NR | - not rated | 683 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | 86 Brixton Hill, London | 278 yd | |
| Cafe Tana | Shop, 96 Brixton Hill | 282 yd | |
| Katakata | Right, 132 Brixton Hill | 296 yd | |
| Negril | Right, 132 Brixton Hill | 296 yd | |
| Curry Paradise | 87A - 89 Brixton Hill, London | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 119 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill | 282 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 301 yd | |
| Hope \& Anchor | 123 Acre Lane, London | 626 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peng An | 110B Brixton Hill, London | 271 yd | |
| Pizza Experto | Ground Floor, 88 Brixton Hill | 278 yd | |
| Pizza Brixton | Ground Floor, 105 Brixton Hill | 334 yd | |
| Roosters Spot | 95 Brixton Hill, London | 334 yd | |
| Morleys | 109 Brixton Hill, London | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 316 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 397 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 521 yd | |
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 642 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 431 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 875 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 | 39.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.