Lyham Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 5QD is located in the Clapham Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lyham Road, London, SW2 5QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 4DS, SW2 5QB, SW2 5QE, SW2 4DR, SW2 4DA, SW2 4JD, SW2 4DB, SW2 5NH, SW2 4DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 5QD is primarily male, with 54.8% 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 | 50% | 45.2% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 50% | 54.8% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 5QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71% 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 | 69.5% | 71% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 33.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.3% | 19.5% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 58.3% | 52.5% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 34.2% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 10.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 59.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 12.1% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 3.8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.6% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.3% | 59.8% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 26.0% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.3% | 9.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 8.5% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 66% | 68.4% | 2.4% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 69.6% | 62.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 16.6% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 11.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 10.0% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66% | 62.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 22.3% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 7.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 2.1% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lyham Road was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Lyham Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 60th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176A Lyham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-07-21 | £558,854 |
| 180 Lyham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £527,500 | 2021-05-26 | £500,791 |
| 176 Lyham Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £650 | 2020-12-03 | £638 |
| 148 Lyham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £623,141 | 2020-10-01 | £628,858 |
| 176A Lyham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2020-01-23 | £516,293 |
SW2 5QD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
SW2 5QD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| 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 | 204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Atkins Primary School New Park Road , SW2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 443 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Avenue School Kings Avenue , SW4 8BQ | 2out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 342 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 909 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,208 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 , Clapham | - not rated | 507 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 5,432 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 988 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 201 yd | |
| Amira Kitchen | 24 - 26 New Park Road, London | 291 yd | |
| Bombay Kitchen | 48 New Park Road, London | 300 yd | |
| Bombay Inn | Ground Floor, 252 Brixton Hill | 423 yd | |
| Stars Restaurant | 262A Brixton Hill, London | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 304 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 313 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 416 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 544 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Treat | 54 New Park Road, London | 300 yd | |
| Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots | Ground Floor, 2 Morrish Road | 431 yd | |
| Town Chicken \& Pizza | 272 Brixton Hill, London | 533 yd | |
| Paya Cuisine | 270A Brixton Hill, London | 533 yd | |
| Ten Thanks | 31 Upper Tulse Hill, London | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 387 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 493 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 528 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 533 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 144 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 40.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.