Strathleven Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 5LA 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 Strathleven Road, London, SW2 5LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 5JU, SW2 5JT, SW2 5JZ, SW2 5JR, SW2 5JA, SW2 5JS, SW2 5JP, SW2 5LB, SW2 5TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW2 5LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51.2% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 52% | 48.8% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 5LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.4% 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 | 65.9% | 68.4% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 30.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 17.2% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -27.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (89%) 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 | 55.2% | 62.9% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 26.1% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 6.7% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 65%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 11.4% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 10.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 63% | 65% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 31.2% |
| Other | 10.2% | 0.4% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% 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 | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 8.8% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 13% | 9.1% | -3.9% | 1.0% | 8.1% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| White | 62.5% | 63.6% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 68.9% 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 | 61.4% | 68.9% | 7.5% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 11.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 7% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.2% | 7.4% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 6.9% | 1.7% | -5.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.6% | 69.1% | 8.5% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 21.8% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.4% | 0.7% | -21.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Strathleven Road was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.5% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Strathleven Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54A Strathleven Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2025-11-19 | £616,863 |
| 44B Strathleven Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-09-08 | £556,344 |
| 44A Strathleven Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £487,569 | 2021-10-26 | £461,985 |
| 20 Strathleven Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,185,000 | 2021-08-05 | £1,262,977 |
| 22 Strathleven Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2017-11-28 | £971,254 |
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,219 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 | 1,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,613 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 | - not rated | 345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby Mill Primary School Prague Place , Off Lyham Road SW2 5EB | - not rated | 347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Acre Primary School King's Avenue , Clapham SW4 8BQ | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5EF | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haselrigge School Haselrigge Road , SW4 7EP | - not rated | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 521 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 355 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 521 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 4,107 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 | 2,117 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 301 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JUS Education 12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY | - not rated | 383 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixton College for Further Education 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 520 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapham Park School 127 Park Hill , Clapham SW4 9PA | - not rated | 538 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family School At Larkhall 206-210 Lyham Road , SW2 5NR | - not rated | 1,037 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madelina | Ground Floor, 105 Acre Lane | 137 yd | |
| Selina Cafe | Shop, 103 Acre Lane | 139 yd | |
| Sam's Cafe | Ground Floor, 85 Acre Lane | 158 yd | |
| Herb | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 178 yd | |
| Khamsa | 140 Acre Lane, London | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope \& Anchor | 123 Acre Lane, London | 228 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | The Coach And Horses, 173 - 175 Clapham Park Road | 451 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 527 yd | |
| Ferndales | 118 Ferndale Road, London | 575 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Flavour | 101 Acre Lane, London | 139 yd | |
| Substation Brixton | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 178 yd | |
| Charcoal Express | Ground Floor, 77 Acre Lane | 211 yd | |
| Juice Hubb | Ground Floor, 120 Acre Lane | 221 yd | |
| Brixton's Cod | Ground Floor, 118 Acre Lane | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 234 yd | |
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 491 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 574 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 Clapham High Street, London | 811 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 796 yd |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre (Closed) Clapham Manor Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 942 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre CLAPHAM MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 989 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,078 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 | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.