Mandrell Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 5EF is located in the Brixton Acre Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mandrell Road, London, SW2 5EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 5EB, SW2 5EP, SW2 5EQ, SW2 5DL, SW2 5DD, SW2 5ED, SW2 5DJ, SW4 8AY, SW2 5DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 5EF is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 45.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 54.4% | 54.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 5EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.2% 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 | 67.3% | 74.2% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 36.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 15.6% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -28.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (93.8%) 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 | 67.7% | 65.1% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 16.7% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 28.7% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 5EF this area, 1.4% 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 83.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -12.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.5% | 83.7% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 49.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 75.1% | 78.3% | 3.2% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 69.2% | 68.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 13% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 8.5% | 3.7% | -4.8% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.7% | 68.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 17% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 4.4% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mandrell Road was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.3% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mandrell Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% 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 Mandrell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-08-04 | £641,447 |
| 5 Mandrell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,500 | 2022-11-17 | £376,575 |
| 11 Mandrell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2021-05-28 | £866,632 |
| 13 Mandrell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2021-03-03 | £825,000 |
| 15 Mandrell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,080,000 | 2020-12-04 | £1,103,406 |
SW2 5EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 313 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 78 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 54 |
| Information and communication | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Other | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Avenue School Kings Avenue , SW4 8BQ | 2out of 4 | 106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 226 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Crescent Lane , Clapham SW4 9QJ | 4out of 4 | 763 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 488 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 707 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 105 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,980 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 1,682 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herb | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 282 yd | |
| Madelina | Ground Floor, 105 Acre Lane | 446 yd | |
| Selina Cafe | Shop, 103 Acre Lane | 449 yd | |
| Sam's Cafe | Ground Floor, 85 Acre Lane | 466 yd | |
| Trilha Restaurant | 160 Acre Lane, London | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 302 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 403 yd | |
| Hope \& Anchor | 123 Acre Lane, London | 433 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | The Coach And Horses, 173 - 175 Clapham Park Road | 559 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substation Brixton | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 282 yd | |
| True Flavour | 101 Acre Lane, London | 449 yd | |
| Charcoal Express | Ground Floor, 77 Acre Lane | 504 yd | |
| Shuga Hill | 7 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 516 yd | |
| Eat Of Eden Clapham | 6 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 523 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 586 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 620 yd | |
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 741 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 524 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 973 yd |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,008 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.