Marlborough Mews is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 5TE is located in the Brixton Acre Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marlborough Mews, London, SW2 5TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 5TD, SW2 5SP, SW4 7QN, SW9 8DP, SW2 5TA, SW2 5SY, SW2 5SZ, SW4 7QD, SW2 5RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 5TE is primarily male, with 57.4% 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 | 42.1% | 42.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 57.9% | 57.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
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 5TE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.5% 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 | 62.6% | 64.5% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.4% | 14.8% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -29.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 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 (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 | 63.2% | 55.5% | -7.7% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 24.4% | 31.3% | 6.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 5TE this area, 7.5% 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 78.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 7.5% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 1% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -12.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -12.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.5% | 78.1% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 44.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.5% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 82.3% | 78.8% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 70.5% 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 | 73.2% | 70.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.4% | 70.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 20.5% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 1.9% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.9% | 37.2% | 25.7% |
| Christian | 25.2% | 46.2% | -21.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Mews was 363.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.7% higher than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Marlborough Mews has the 12th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 81st highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Marlborough Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £905,000 | 2023-12-12 | £914,254 |
| 6 Marlborough Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £905,000 | 2022-11-16 | £869,786 |
| 2 Marlborough Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2021-09-17 | £873,633 |
| 10 Marlborough Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2021-06-14 | £881,217 |
| 11 Marlborough Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2020-03-05 | £874,623 |
SW2 5TE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santley Primary School Santley Street , SW4 7QD | - not rated | 147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5EF | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | - not rated | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , Lambeth SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Junior School Stockwell Road , Brixton SW9 9TG | - not rated | 746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 500 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 500 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 847 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 4,052 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 | 1,737 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,372 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,796 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 | 310 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixton College for Further Education 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 499 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5DW | - not rated | 733 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Independent School (Girls') 3-5 Gresham Road , Stockwell SW9 7PH | - not rated | 811 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 | 38 yd | |
| El Rancho De Lalo | 1 Buckner Road, London | 224 yd | |
| Vera Cruz | 2 Arlington Parade, Brixton Hill | 286 yd | |
| Bebs Kitchen | 126 Acre Lane, London | 329 yd | |
| Gremio De Brixton | The Crypt, St Matthews Church | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Arms | The Trinity Arms, 45 Trinity Gardens | 196 yd | |
| Barrio South | 30 Acre Lane, London | 228 yd | |
| The Duke Of Edinburgh | Duke Of Cambridge Public House, 204 Ferndale Road | 340 yd | |
| The Prince | 469 Brixton Road, London | 451 yd | |
| Satay Bar | 447 Coldharbour Lane, London | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Pollo | 16 Acre Lane, London | 228 yd | |
| Chicken World | 104 Acre Lane, London | 273 yd | |
| Big Chef | 106 Acre Lane, London | 273 yd | |
| New Tings | Ground Floor, 112 Acre Lane | 273 yd | |
| The Food Works | 10 Arlington Parade, Brixton Hill | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 99 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 266 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 446 - 450 Brixton Road, London | 501 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 417 Brixton Road, London | 504 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 425 Brixton Road, London | 504 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 407 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 665 yd |
| Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close | 788 yd | |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 834 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,088 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.