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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 73% | 76.8% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 38.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.8% | 16.1% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -28.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.9% | 58.8% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 31.9% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 7.6% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 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 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 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 Levels | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 8.9% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.3% | 68.1% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.2% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 3.2% | -4.6% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 71.8% | 74.5% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 60.2% 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 | 61.2% | 60.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| European Union | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 8.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59% | 60.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 16.3% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 8.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 6.8% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 3 St Saviours Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-27 | £439,241 |
| 1 St Saviours Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £681,159 | 2022-11-18 | £624,617 |
| 1 St Saviours Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £637,500 | 2019-11-15 | £616,491 |
| Flat 4 3 St Saviours Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £493,000 | 2019-02-12 | £494,580 |
| 1B St Saviours Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2018-08-17 | £563,400 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 228 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 52 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Other | 31 |
| Education | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | 86 Brixton Hill, London | 93 yd | |
| Cafe Tana | Shop, 96 Brixton Hill | 97 yd | |
| Curry Paradise | 87A - 89 Brixton Hill, London | 131 yd | |
| Cafe On The Hill | 91 Brixton Hill, London | 131 yd | |
| Stir Coffee | Ground Floor, 111 Brixton Hill | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill | 97 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 112 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 441 yd | |
| Hootananny | 95 Effra Road, London | 591 yd | |
| Effra Social | 89 Effra Road, London | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peng An | 110B Brixton Hill, London | 52 yd | |
| Pizza Experto | Ground Floor, 88 Brixton Hill | 93 yd | |
| Roosters Spot | 95 Brixton Hill, London | 131 yd | |
| Morleys | 109 Brixton Hill, London | 131 yd | |
| Fish Lounge | 99 Brixton Hill, London | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 182 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 299 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 576 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 631 yd | |
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 467 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 950 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.