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Solon Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 5UY 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 Solon Road, London, SW2 5UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW2 5RH, SW2 5UU, SW4 7PQ, SW2 5RD, SW2 5UR, SW2 5QR, SW2 5UP, SW2 5QS, SW2 5UX.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 5UY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.7%55.6%5.9% 51.0% 4.6%
Male50.3%44.4%-5.9% 49.0% -4.6%

Partnership Status

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 5UY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single81%78.9%-2.1% 37.9% 41.0%
Married: Opposite sex13.6%12%-1.6% 44.2% -32.2%
Married: Same sex0.4%1%0.6% 0.3% 0.7%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Separated2%1.9%-0.1% 2.2% -0.3%
Divorced2.1%5%2.9% 9.1% -4.1%
Widowed0.9%0.8%-0.1% 6.1% -5.3%

Health

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 (91.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health60.5%60.9%0.4% 48.4% 12.5%
Good health33%30.3%-2.7% 33.6% -3.3%
Fair health4.9%6.3%1.4% 12.7% -6.4%
Bad health1.5%1.7%0.2% 4.0% -2.3%
Very bad health0.2%0.8%0.6% 1.2% -0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 5UY this area, 8.7% 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 74.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.3%8.7%2.4% 18.2% -9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 3.8%3.1%-0.7% 9.6% -6.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels5.5%3.3%-2.2% 13.4% -10.1%
Apprenticeship0.5%2.3%1.8% 5.3% -3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.3%7.4%1.1% 16.9% -9.5%
Degree or Similar68.2%74.4%6.2% 33.8% 40.6%
Other9.5%0.8%-8.7% 2.8% -2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.3%0.2%-1.1% 0.7% -0.5%
Indian1.1%0.8%-0.3% 3.1% -2.3%
Pakistani1.1%0.2%-0.9% 2.7% -2.5%
Other Asian1.3%1%-0.3% 1.6% -0.6%
Black African1.5%6.1%4.6% 2.5% 3.6%
Black Caribbean6.1%5.5%-0.6% 1.0% 4.5%
Other Black5.6%1.7%-3.9% 0.5% 1.2%
Mixed White and Asian0.5%1.5%1.0% 0.8% 0.7%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean3.6%1%-2.6% 0.9% 0.1%
Mixed Other3.4%2.3%-1.1% 0.8% 1.5%
White72%74.6%2.6% 81.4% -6.8%
Roma0%0.6%0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Arab1.3%0%-1.3% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0.8%4%3.2% 1.6% 2.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom62.3%66.7%4.4% 83.2% -16.5%
European Union8.7%15.6%6.9% 6.1% 9.5%
Rest of Europe0.5%1%0.5% 0.8% 0.2%
Africa4.4%6.5%2.1% 2.7% 3.8%
Middle East and Asia3.4%1.7%-1.7% 5.6% -3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean9.3%6.9%-2.4% 1.3% 5.6%
Oceania11.3%1.7%-9.6% 0.3% 1.4%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK61%67%6.0% 83.2% -16.2%
10+ Years10.2%20.1%9.9% 9.8% 10.3%
5-10 Years8.7%5.9%-2.8% 2.9% 3.0%
2-5 Years6.2%3.3%-2.9% 2.2% 1.1%
Less than 2 years13.9%3.6%-10.3% 1.9% 1.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom75.9% 76.7% -0.8%
Ireland1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
France0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Germany1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Italy3.4% 0.6% 2.8%
Portugal1% 0.5% 0.5%
Spain2.9% 0.4% 2.5%
Lithuania0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Romania0.8% 0.9% -0.1%
Other EU countries1.7% 1.5% 0.2%
Other Europe0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
North America and the Caribbean1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Central and South America1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Oceania1.1% 0.1% 1.0%
No passport held4% 13.5% -9.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion55% 37.2% 17.8%
Christian34.9% 46.2% -11.3%
Buddhist0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Jewish1% 0.5% 0.5%
Muslim2.7% 6.5% -3.8%
Sikh0.2% 0.9% -0.7%
Not answered6.1% 6.0% 0.1%

Safety

Is Solon Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Solon Road was 32.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.7% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Solon Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 88th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£78,200
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW2 5UY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Solon Road are based on 196 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lambeth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Solon Road, London, SW2 5UY

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW2 5UY

Average Price
£642,571
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£897,122
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£546,604
Other
£20,478

Estimated Average Property Prices for Solon Road

Average Price
£643,746
Semi-Detached
£513,223
Terraced
£901,652
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£535,593
Other
£195,688

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Solon Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
12 Solon Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£910,0002024-09-27 £878,927
60A Solon Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£595,0002024-09-27 £578,967
8A Solon Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£506,1502024-05-28 £505,631
94 Solon Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£625,5002024-05-17 £638,397
76B Solon Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£537,5002023-09-11 £513,284
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW2 5UY

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee318
Self-Employed34
Unemployed25
Retired24
Part-Time Employee23
Student (economically inactive)18
Long-Term Sick or disabled16
Other9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9
Looking after home or family6

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities83
Information and communication55
Financial and insurance activities51
Administrative and support service activities49
Human health and social work activities38
Education38
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles38
Accommodation and food service activities28
Other25
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security19
Construction11
Real estate activities10
Transport and storage9
Manufacturing9
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

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 4 499 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 1,254 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 1,401 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW
4out of 4 1,773 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Balham Nursery School
72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL
4out of 4 2,797 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kings Avenue School
Kings Avenue , SW4 8BQ
2out of 4 589 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sudbourne Primary School
Hayter Road , Brixton SW2 5AP
4out of 4 672 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Trent Road , SW2 5BL
4out of 4 815 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Iqra Primary School
127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA
4out of 4 855 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Kay Road , SW9 9DE
3out of 4 892 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Bank UTC
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
2out of 4 810 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Trinity Academy
Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS
3out of 4 813 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Clapham
Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD
- not rated 1,114 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Lambeth Academy
Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET
2out of 4 1,207 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Platanos College
Clapham Road , SW9 0AL
4out of 4 1,556 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , Clapham
- not rated 733 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Lambeth College
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 1,133 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 2,079 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Marine Society College of the Sea
200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY
- not rated 4,205 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's College London Maths School
80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ
- not rated 4,346 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
4out of 4 3,523 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 4,949 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lansdowne School
49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD
3out of 4 827 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Elm Court School
Elm Park , SW2 2EF
4out of 4 1,817 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 1,845 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Michael Tippett School
Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ
3out of 4 2,008 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten
24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF
- not rated 2,059 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Khamsa140 Acre Lane, London144 yd
Bebs Kitchen126 Acre Lane, London152 yd
Trilha Restaurant160 Acre Lane, London159 yd
Boqueria190 - 192 Acre Lane, London159 yd
Selina CafeShop, 103 Acre Lane189 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ferndales118 Ferndale Road, London250 yd
Hope \& Anchor123 Acre Lane, London299 yd
The Coach & HorsesThe Coach And Horses, 173 - 175 Clapham Park Road487 yd
Trinity ArmsThe Trinity Arms, 45 Trinity Gardens489 yd
The Falcon33 Bedford Road, London507 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Brixton's CodGround Floor, 118 Acre Lane177 yd
Juice HubbGround Floor, 120 Acre Lane180 yd
Chicken World104 Acre Lane, London180 yd
Big Chef106 Acre Lane, London180 yd
New TingsGround Floor, 112 Acre Lane180 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
LidlLidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane233 yd
Tesco13 Acre Lane, London424 yd
Sainsbury's33 Clapham High Street, London604 yd
Sainsbury's399 - 407 Clapham Road, London740 yd
Sainsbury's76 Brixton Hill, London772 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Ferndale Community Sports Centre
NURSERY ROAD
artificial grass pitch, tennis courts657 yd
Pure Gym (Clapham)
95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite729 yd
Clapham Leisure Centre (Closed)
Clapham Manor Street
health and fitness suite, swimming pool777 yd
Lansdowne School (Closed)
Argyll Close
832 yd
Clapham Leisure Centre
CLAPHAM MANOR STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool839 yd
Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton)
STOCKWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite878 yd
Brixton Recreation Centre
BRIXTON STATION ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool966 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed57.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed163.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed18.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed130.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed1000 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.