Loats Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 5PR is located in the Brixton Acre Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Loats Road, London, SW2 5PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 5QA, SW2 5PT, SW2 5PZ, SW2 5PP, SW2 5PY, SW2 5PS, SW4 8ED, SW4 8EF, SW2 4DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 5PR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.8% of the population 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 | 45.1% | 59.8% | 14.7% | 51.0% | 8.8% |
| Male | 54.9% | 40.2% | -14.7% | 49.0% | -8.8% |
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 5PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.5% 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 | 66.9% | 71.5% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 33.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 15.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -28.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 5.7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 50.3% | 49.1% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 35.8% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 6.4% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 57.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 10.1% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 9.5% | 1.8% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 6.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 10.1% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 47% | 57.6% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 23.8% |
| Other | 12.7% | 2.5% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 11.7% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.8% | 13.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 12.5% |
| Other Black | 8.2% | 2.9% | -5.3% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 54.4% | 55% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -26.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 64.9% 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 | 57.4% | 64.9% | 7.5% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 6.3% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 3.4% | -4.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.8% | 8.6% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 6.9% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.9% | 64.9% | 8.0% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 23.6% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 5.7% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 0.6% | -20.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 5.2% | 0.1% | 5.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Loats Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brixton Acre Lane average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 170.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Loats Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £725,000 | 2025-04-29 | £718,875 |
| 32 Loats Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £720,000 | 2025-02-28 | £691,996 |
| 34 Loats Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £825,000 | 2025-02-07 | £792,912 |
| 36 Loats Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £825,000 | 2025-02-07 | £792,912 |
| 30 Loats Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2024-07-19 | £1,318,686 |
SW2 5PR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,400 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 | 1,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 275 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby Mill Primary School Prague Place , Off Lyham Road SW2 5EB | - not rated | 287 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Avenue , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Acre Primary School King's Avenue , Clapham SW4 8BQ | - not rated | 370 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 435 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 719 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,315 yd | Community school | 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 | 345 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 719 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 | 1,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 4,617 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham Park School 127 Park Hill , Clapham SW4 9PA | - not rated | 281 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5DW | - not rated | 319 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family School At Larkhall 206-210 Lyham Road , SW2 5NR | - not rated | 443 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixton College for Further Education 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 719 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JUS Education 12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY | - not rated | 771 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clink Restaurant | H M Prison Brixton, Jebb Avenue | 280 yd | |
| Katakata | Right, 132 Brixton Hill | 478 yd | |
| Negril | Right, 132 Brixton Hill | 478 yd | |
| Herb | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 588 yd | |
| Amira Kitchen | 24 - 26 New Park Road, London | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 76 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 412 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 595 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill | 608 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peng An | 110B Brixton Hill, London | 552 yd | |
| Substation Brixton | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 588 yd | |
| Pizza Experto | Ground Floor, 88 Brixton Hill | 603 yd | |
| Chicken Treat | 54 New Park Road, London | 606 yd | |
| Roosters Spot | 95 Brixton Hill, London | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 455 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 648 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 668 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 786 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 252 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 90.9% |
| 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 | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.