Baytree Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 5RP 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 Baytree Road, London, SW2 5RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 5RR, SW2 5AF, SW2 1RE, SW2 5AH, SW2 1RF, SW2 5RT, SW2 5SP, SW2 5AN, SW2 5AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 5RP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents 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 | 50.8% | 53% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 47% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 5RP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.4% 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 | 65.7% | 70.4% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 32.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24% | 20.4% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 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 (91.4%) 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 | 59.1% | 63.8% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 27.6% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 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 5RP this area, 7.8% 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 72.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 1.7% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.6% | 72.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 38.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 73.2% | 73% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 68.2% | 66.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 12.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 6.8% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.7% | 67.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 19.7% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 4.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 4.5% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baytree Road was 384.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.3% higher than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Baytree Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 78th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat At 16 Baytree Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2025-08-15 | £739,254 |
| 22 Baytree Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,415,000 | 2024-08-09 | £1,409,294 |
| First Floor Flat At 16 Baytree Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-04-15 | £504,943 |
| 18 Baytree Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £976,500 | 2020-12-18 | £995,647 |
| 12 Baytree Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2020-09-14 | £1,133,028 |
SW2 5RP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 193 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Information and communication | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Education | 31 |
| Other | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 796 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 | 803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbourne Primary School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5EF | 3out of 4 | 103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Santley Primary School Santley Street , SW4 7QD | - not rated | 317 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | - not rated | 375 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , Lambeth SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby Mill Primary School Prague Place , Off Lyham Road SW2 5EB | - not rated | 747 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 | 330 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 330 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 795 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 4,222 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 | 1,893 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,204 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,922 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUS Education 12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY | - not rated | 166 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixton College for Further Education 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 329 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5DW | - not rated | 651 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School Somerleyton Road , Brixton SW9 8ND | - not rated | 824 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Independent School (Girls') 3-5 Gresham Road , Stockwell SW9 7PH | - not rated | 904 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blues Kitchen Brixton | 40 Acre Lane, London | 146 yd | |
| Vera Cruz | 2 Arlington Parade, Brixton Hill | 163 yd | |
| El Rancho De Lalo | 1 Buckner Road, London | 218 yd | |
| Gremio De Brixton | The Crypt, St Matthews Church | 276 yd | |
| Bebs Kitchen | 126 Acre Lane, London | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrio South | 30 Acre Lane, London | 273 yd | |
| Trinity Arms | The Trinity Arms, 45 Trinity Gardens | 333 yd | |
| Effra Hall Tavern | 38A Kellett Road, London | 443 yd | |
| Satay Bar | 447 Coldharbour Lane, London | 479 yd | |
| The Prince | 469 Brixton Road, London | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Works | 10 Arlington Parade, Brixton Hill | 163 yd | |
| Mama Pollo | 16 Acre Lane, London | 273 yd | |
| Charcoal Express | Ground Floor, 77 Acre Lane | 303 yd | |
| Chicken World | 104 Acre Lane, London | 314 yd | |
| Big Chef | 106 Acre Lane, London | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 77 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 278 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 437 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 417 Brixton Road, London | 572 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 425 Brixton Road, London | 572 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 535 yd |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 927 yd | |
| Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close | 955 yd | |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,007 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.