Allardyce Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 7RX 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 Allardyce Street, London, SW4 7RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 7QE, SW4 7RT, SW4 7RU, SW4 7RS, SW4 7QD, SW4 7QF, SW4 7RY, SW4 7RP, SW9 8AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW4 7RX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 SW4 7RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.5% 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 | 77% | 68.5% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 30.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.6% | 18.9% | 8.3% | 44.2% | -25.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 54.8% | 58.6% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 25% | 27.5% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 8.6% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 63.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 10.9% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.4% | 63.5% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 29.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 9.9% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.8% | 9% | -4.8% | 1.0% | 8.0% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 68.8% | 59.8% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -21.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 66.6% 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 | 64.6% | 66.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 10.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 9.2% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.7% | 9.8% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Oceania | 6.2% | 1.5% | -4.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.6% | 67% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 21% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 5.2% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 2.8% | -16.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 4% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allardyce Street was 108.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.8% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Allardyce Street has the 59th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 375th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

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 3 Allardyce Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2021-01-08 | £518,514 |
| Flat A 2 Allardyce Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-09-17 | £528,846 |
| Flat 2 3 Allardyce Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £574,999 | 2015-06-23 | £635,628 |
| Flat A 2 Allardyce Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2008-08-29 | £580,761 |
| 3 Allardyce Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2004-09-10 | £564,138 |
SW4 7RX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 167 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 814 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 | 1,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,000 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 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Primary School Stockwell Road , SW9 9TG | 2out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Kay Road , SW9 9DE | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Avenue School Kings Avenue , SW4 8BQ | 2out of 4 | 864 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 | 2out of 4 | 790 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,438 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 | 969 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,018 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,139 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 | 3,634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,673 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 | 546 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 2,137 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 | 234 yd | |
| Papa's Cafe | Cafe, Pulross Road | 251 yd | |
| El Rancho De Lalo | 1 Buckner Road, London | 369 yd | |
| Ferndale Sports Centre | Nursery Road, London | 371 yd | |
| Bebs Kitchen | 126 Acre Lane, London | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Arms | The Trinity Arms, 45 Trinity Gardens | 189 yd | |
| The Duke Of Edinburgh | Duke Of Cambridge Public House, 204 Ferndale Road | 195 yd | |
| Ferndales | 118 Ferndale Road, London | 302 yd | |
| Barrio South | 30 Acre Lane, London | 331 yd | |
| The Prince | 469 Brixton Road, London | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Pollo | 16 Acre Lane, London | 331 yd | |
| Chicken World | 104 Acre Lane, London | 341 yd | |
| Big Chef | 106 Acre Lane, London | 341 yd | |
| New Tings | Ground Floor, 112 Acre Lane | 341 yd | |
| Brixton's Cod | Ground Floor, 118 Acre Lane | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 304 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 366 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 446 - 450 Brixton Road, London | 460 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 417 Brixton Road, London | 511 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 425 Brixton Road, London | 511 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 334 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close | 603 yd | |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 777 yd | |
| Ymca (Lambeth) (Closed) King Georges House 40-46 King Georges House 40-46 Stockwell Road | health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre (Closed) Clapham Manor Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 993 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre CLAPHAM MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,061 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.