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St Saviours Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 5HP 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 St Saviours Road, London, SW2 5HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW2 5HD, SW2 5HA, SW2 1AH, SW2 5ET, SW2 5HB, SW2 5BA, SW2 1QN, SW2 1SA, SW2 5EU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW2 5HP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.8%51.4%1.6% 51.0% 0.4%
Male50.2%48.6%-1.6% 49.0% -0.4%

Partnership Status

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 5HP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single73%76.8%3.8% 37.9% 38.9%
Married: Opposite sex17.8%16.1%-1.7% 44.2% -28.1%
Married: Same sex1.4%0.2%-1.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Separated3.6%1.1%-2.5% 2.2% -1.1%
Divorced2.8%5.1%2.3% 9.1% -4.0%
Widowed1.4%0.7%-0.7% 6.1% -5.4%

Health

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 (90.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54.9%58.8%3.9% 48.4% 10.4%
Good health37.6%31.9%-5.7% 33.6% -1.7%
Fair health4.1%7.6%3.5% 12.7% -5.1%
Bad health2.2%0.8%-1.4% 4.0% -3.2%
Very bad health1.2%0.8%-0.4% 1.2% -0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 5HP this area, 9.9% 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 68.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications9.7%9.9%0.2% 18.2% -8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 4.7%3%-1.7% 9.6% -6.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels7%5%-2.0% 13.4% -8.4%
Apprenticeship0.6%1.8%1.2% 5.3% -3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10%8.9%-1.1% 16.9% -8.0%
Degree or Similar59.3%68.1%8.8% 33.8% 34.3%
Other8.6%3.2%-5.4% 2.8% 0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.2%0.8%0.6% 0.7% 0.1%
Indian0.5%0.4%-0.1% 3.1% -2.7%
Pakistani1.7%1.7%0.0% 2.7% -1.0%
Other Asian1.5%1.7%0.2% 1.6% 0.1%
Black African7.8%3.2%-4.6% 2.5% 0.7%
Black Caribbean5.1%3.6%-1.5% 1.0% 2.6%
Other Black1.7%0.2%-1.5% 0.5% -0.3%
Mixed White and Asian0.5%1.5%1.0% 0.8% 0.7%
Mixed White and African1%2.3%1.3% 0.4% 1.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.9%1.9%-1.0% 0.9% 1.0%
Mixed Other2.7%1.7%-1.0% 0.8% 0.9%
White71.8%74.5%2.7% 81.4% -6.9%
Arab0.7%0%-0.7% 0.6% -0.6%
Other1.9%6.5%4.6% 1.6% 4.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 60.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom61.2%60.2%-1.0% 83.2% -23.0%
European Union17.7%17.8%0.1% 6.1% 11.7%
Rest of Europe0.7%1.5%0.8% 0.8% 0.7%
Africa6.6%3.4%-3.2% 2.7% 0.7%
Middle East and Asia3.2%4%0.8% 5.6% -1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean7.8%8.9%1.1% 1.3% 7.6%
Oceania2.7%4.2%1.5% 0.3% 3.9%
British Overseas0.2%0%-0.2% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK59%60.2%1.2% 83.2% -23.0%
10+ Years6.1%16.3%10.2% 9.8% 6.5%
5-10 Years6.8%7.8%1.0% 2.9% 4.9%
2-5 Years9.2%8.9%-0.3% 2.2% 6.7%
Less than 2 years18.9%6.8%-12.1% 1.9% 4.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom66.3% 76.7% -10.4%
Ireland1.9% 0.6% 1.3%
France2.7% 0.3% 2.4%
Germany1% 0.2% 0.8%
Italy3.8% 0.6% 3.2%
Portugal1.9% 0.5% 1.4%
Spain4.2% 0.4% 3.8%
Lithuania0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Poland2.7% 1.3% 1.4%
Other EU countries3.1% 1.5% 1.6%
Turkey0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Other Europe0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Central and Western Africa0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Southern Asia1.5% 1.2% 0.3%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean2.1% 0.3% 1.8%
Central and South America1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Oceania1.5% 0.1% 1.4%
No passport held3.3% 13.5% -10.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion56.4% 37.2% 19.2%
Christian31.7% 46.2% -14.5%
Jewish0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Muslim3% 6.5% -3.5%
Not answered8.2% 6.0% 2.2%

Safety

Is St Saviours Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Saviours Road was 282.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% higher than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

St Saviours Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 104th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£71,300
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW2 5HP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on St Saviours Road are based on 66 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lambeth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Saviours Road, London, SW2 5HP

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW2 5HP

Average Price
£920,909
Semi-Detached
£1,504,771
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,805,587
Flats/Maisonettes
£528,706
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Saviours Road

Average Price
£703,614
Semi-Detached
£1,525,520
Terraced
£138,657
Detached
£1,826,954
Flats/Maisonettes
£520,604
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Saviours Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 4 3 St Saviours Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£450,0002025-03-27 £439,241
1 St Saviours Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£681,1592022-11-18 £624,617
1 St Saviours Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£637,5002019-11-15 £616,491
Flat 4 3 St Saviours Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£493,0002019-02-12 £494,580
1B St Saviours Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£570,0002018-08-17 £563,400
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW2 5HP

Employment

SW2 5HP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee228
Self-Employed59
Part-Time Employee35
Student (economically inactive)26
Other23
Unemployed20
Retired17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)16
Looking after home or family10
Long-Term Sick or disabled3

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities52
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles31
Other31
Education30
Accommodation and food service activities27
Information and communication27
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security17
Human health and social work activities14
Financial and insurance activities12
Administrative and support service activities10
Construction9
Transport and storage4
Manufacturing3
Real estate activities3

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 838 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW
4out of 4 846 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Triangle Nursery School
35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL
4out of 4 884 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL
3out of 4 935 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Balham Nursery School
72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL
- not rated 2,711 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Trent Road , SW2 5BL
- not rated 220 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Trent Road , Lambeth SW2 5BL
4out of 4 220 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Sudbourne Primary School
Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5EF
3out of 4 498 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashby Mill Primary School
Prague Place , Off Lyham Road SW2 5EB
- not rated 532 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Brockwell Junior School
Tulse Hill Estate , Tulse Hill SW2 2JE
- not rated 552 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity Academy
Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS
3out of 4 271 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
South Bank Utc
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
- not rated 275 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Dick Sheppard School
Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA
- not rated 812 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Walsingham School
Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW
- not rated 846 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Harris Academy Clapham
Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD
3out of 4 860 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
- not rated 275 yd Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX
- not rated 627 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
South Bank Colleges
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 1,628 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 2,181 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ada National College for Digital Skills
1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD
- not rated 4,687 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Durand Academy
Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD
- not rated 2,484 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
3out of 4 2,625 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodmansterne School
Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ
- not rated 5,199 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brixton College for Further Education
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
- not rated 276 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Windmill School
Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5DW
- not rated 437 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
JUS Education
12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY
- not rated 441 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Family School At Larkhall
206-210 Lyham Road , SW2 5NR
- not rated 698 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Clapham Park School
127 Park Hill , Clapham SW4 9PA
- not rated 710 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Adams86 Brixton Hill, London93 yd
Cafe TanaShop, 96 Brixton Hill97 yd
Curry Paradise87A - 89 Brixton Hill, London131 yd
Cafe On The Hill91 Brixton Hill, London131 yd
Stir CoffeeGround Floor, 111 Brixton Hill131 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The White HorseThe White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill97 yd
The WindmillWindmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens112 yd
Prince Of WalesPrince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road441 yd
Hootananny95 Effra Road, London591 yd
Effra Social89 Effra Road, London591 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Peng An110B Brixton Hill, London52 yd
Pizza ExpertoGround Floor, 88 Brixton Hill93 yd
Roosters Spot95 Brixton Hill, London131 yd
Morleys109 Brixton Hill, London131 yd
Fish Lounge99 Brixton Hill, London131 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's76 Brixton Hill, London182 yd
Tesco144 Brixton Hill, London299 yd
Sainsbury's2 Tulse Hill, London576 yd
LidlLidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane631 yd
Tesco13 Acre Lane, London664 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Hmp Brixton
BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE
artificial grass pitch467 yd
Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South)
Mullins Place
health and fitness suite950 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed77.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed91 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed11.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.