Acre Lane is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 5TX 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 Acre Lane, London, SW2 5TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 5UL, SW2 5JR, SW2 5UA, SW2 5TU, SW2 5UT, SW2 5BU, SW2 5UJ, SW2 5UP, SW2 5UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 5TX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 51.5% | 52.1% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.9% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 5TX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.2% 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 | 75.4% | 75.2% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 37.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.5% | 12.2% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -32.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 58.7% | 64.3% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 30% | 25.2% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around SW2 5TX this area, 6.9% 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 70.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.1% | 70.4% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 36.6% |
| Other | 12.9% | 1.4% | -11.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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 | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.3% | 11.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 72.9% | 68.6% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 64% | 63.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 17.9% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.2% | 7.9% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62% | 63% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 16.2% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 9.9% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 7.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 3.6% | -13.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acre Lane was 34.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.5% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Acre Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 94th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.

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 24 Sandhurst Court Acre Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-03-31 | £421,296 |
| Flat 12 Sandhurst Court Acre Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2024-11-15 | £343,000 |
| Flat 34 Sandhurst Court Acre Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-11-13 | £310,000 |
| Flat 22 Sandhurst Court Acre Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-09-06 | £301,647 |
| Flat 11 Sandhurst Court Acre Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2024-07-05 | £321,330 |
SW2 5TX 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 | 179 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| 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 | 396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,057 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 | 1,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Avenue School Kings Avenue , SW4 8BQ | 2out of 4 | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Hayter Road , Brixton SW2 5AP | 4out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Crescent Lane , Clapham SW4 9QJ | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2out of 4 | 773 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 912 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 542 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 997 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,544 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 | 3,368 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,154 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 | 1,031 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trilha Restaurant | 160 Acre Lane, London | 50 yd | |
| Boqueria | 190 - 192 Acre Lane, London | 50 yd | |
| Madelina | Ground Floor, 105 Acre Lane | 70 yd | |
| Selina Cafe | Shop, 103 Acre Lane | 84 yd | |
| Khamsa | 140 Acre Lane, London | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope \& Anchor | 123 Acre Lane, London | 131 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | The Coach And Horses, 173 - 175 Clapham Park Road | 364 yd | |
| Ferndales | 118 Ferndale Road, London | 441 yd | |
| The King & Co. | The Kings Head, 100 Clapham Park Road | 573 yd | |
| The Falcon | 33 Bedford Road, London | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Flavour | 101 Acre Lane, London | 84 yd | |
| Juice Hubb | Ground Floor, 120 Acre Lane | 197 yd | |
| Brixton's Cod | Ground Floor, 118 Acre Lane | 202 yd | |
| Substation Brixton | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 204 yd | |
| Chicken World | 104 Acre Lane, London | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 243 yd | |
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 508 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 Clapham High Street, London | 661 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 705 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 133 Clapham High Street | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre (Closed) Clapham Manor Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre CLAPHAM MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 852 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 944 yd |
| Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close | 1,038 yd | |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,053 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,064 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 111.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.