Concanon Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 5SY is located in the Brixton Acre Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Concanon Road, London, SW2 5SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 5TA, SW2 5RE, SW2 5SZ, SW2 5QT, SW2 5QU, SW2 5TD, SW2 5QN, SW4 7QB, SW2 5SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW2 5SY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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 | 46.1% | 48.3% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 53.9% | 51.7% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 5SY, 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 | 65.9% | 70.4% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 32.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.3% | 14.5% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -29.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 56.4% | 55.7% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 31.1% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10.8% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 62.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 16.4% | 5.5% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 9.4% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.8% | 62.8% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 29.0% |
| Other | 8.4% | 1.8% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 9.8% | 7.6% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.1% | 7.4% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 7.5% | 1.5% | -6.0% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 55.7% | 62% | 6.3% | 81.4% | -19.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 62.7% 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 | 59.3% | 62.7% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| European Union | 8% | 12.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 7.1% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 14.2% | 10.3% | -3.9% | 1.3% | 9.0% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.2% | 62.7% | 6.5% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 21.6% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 3.9% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 3.7% | -17.2% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Concanon Road was 211.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.6% higher than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Concanon Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 151st highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 173.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 21 Concanon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2024-10-02 | £688,643 |
| Flat 4 21 Concanon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £532,500 | 2023-08-31 | £525,493 |
| 19 Concanon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-07-22 | £485,050 |
| 15 Concanon Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,230,000 | 2022-04-14 | £1,256,767 |
| 1 Concanon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-03-12 | £454,663 |
| Full-Time Employee | 218 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Other | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 740 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 | 1,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,959 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 Hayter Road , Brixton SW2 5AP | 4out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Avenue School Kings Avenue , SW4 8BQ | 2out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Primary School Stockwell Road , SW9 9TG | 2out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Kay Road , SW9 9DE | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 632 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,463 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 | 784 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,211 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,333 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,856 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 2,093 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 Blues Kitchen Brixton | 40 Acre Lane, London | 110 yd | |
| Bebs Kitchen | 126 Acre Lane, London | 222 yd | |
| Sam's Cafe | Ground Floor, 85 Acre Lane | 259 yd | |
| Khamsa | 140 Acre Lane, London | 284 yd | |
| Selina Cafe | Shop, 103 Acre Lane | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Arms | The Trinity Arms, 45 Trinity Gardens | 278 yd | |
| Barrio South | 30 Acre Lane, London | 342 yd | |
| The Duke Of Edinburgh | Duke Of Cambridge Public House, 204 Ferndale Road | 375 yd | |
| Ferndales | 118 Ferndale Road, London | 380 yd | |
| Hope \& Anchor | 123 Acre Lane, London | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World | 104 Acre Lane, London | 172 yd | |
| Big Chef | 106 Acre Lane, London | 172 yd | |
| New Tings | Ground Floor, 112 Acre Lane | 172 yd | |
| Brixton's Cod | Ground Floor, 118 Acre Lane | 186 yd | |
| Juice Hubb | Ground Floor, 120 Acre Lane | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 180 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 181 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 446 - 450 Brixton Road, London | 588 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 417 Brixton Road, London | 605 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 425 Brixton Road, London | 605 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 479 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 761 yd |
| Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close | 796 yd | |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 920 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre (Closed) Clapham Manor Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,017 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre CLAPHAM MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,081 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 | 79.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 79.2% |
| 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 | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.