John Ashby Close is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 5PX is located in the Brixton Acre Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about John Ashby Close, London, SW2 5PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 5PY, SW2 4DG, SW2 5QA, SW2 5PT, SW2 4DB, SW2 5PS, SW2 5PR, SW2 5PZ, SW2 4DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 5PX is primarily male, with 92.8% 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 | 26.6% | 7.2% | -19.4% | 51.0% | -43.8% |
| Male | 73.4% | 92.8% | 19.4% | 49.0% | 43.8% |
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 5PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.4% 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 | 65.5% | 78.4% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 40.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.7% | 9.2% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -35.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 6.3% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 30.2% | -10.5% | 48.4% | -18.2% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 38.2% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 22.7% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 10.0% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 23.6% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 18.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 19.7% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 10.6% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 19.8% | -7.4% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.9% 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% | 3% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 5.8% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 11.3% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 63.1% | 52.9% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -28.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 80.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 80.9% | 6.0% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 80.9% | 6.7% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 14.6% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 2.5% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 0.7% | -12.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Ashby Close was 35.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
John Ashby Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 71st lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 John Ashby Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £521,000 | 2017-05-26 | £585,606 |
| 36 John Ashby Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2013-08-30 | £480,193 |
| Other | 466 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,315 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 | 1,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Mill Primary School Prague Place , Off Lyham Road SW2 5EB | - not rated | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 419 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Avenue , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | - not rated | 461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Acre Primary School King's Avenue , Clapham SW4 8BQ | - not rated | 498 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 | 461 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 675 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,246 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 | 465 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 675 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 | 1,384 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 4,734 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 | 2,464 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Family School At Larkhall 206-210 Lyham Road , SW2 5NR | - not rated | 353 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5DW | - not rated | 386 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapham Park School 127 Park Hill , Clapham SW4 9PA | - not rated | 424 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixton College for Further Education 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 676 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JUS Education 12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY | - not rated | 766 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 | 136 yd | |
| Katakata | Right, 132 Brixton Hill | 366 yd | |
| Negril | Right, 132 Brixton Hill | 366 yd | |
| Amira Kitchen | 24 - 26 New Park Road, London | 485 yd | |
| Bombay Kitchen | 48 New Park Road, London | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 105 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 349 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 476 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill | 533 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peng An | 110B Brixton Hill, London | 462 yd | |
| Chicken Treat | 54 New Park Road, London | 503 yd | |
| Pizza Experto | Ground Floor, 88 Brixton Hill | 528 yd | |
| Roosters Spot | 95 Brixton Hill, London | 564 yd | |
| Morleys | 109 Brixton Hill, London | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 317 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 607 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 680 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 716 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 120 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 529 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 105.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 105.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.