West Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 9NU is located in the Clapham Common & Abbeville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Road, London, SW4 9NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 9PB, SW4 7DL, SW4 8BA, SW4 9NX, SW4 9NS, SW4 9PJ, SW4 7DW, SW4 9PX, SW4 9NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW4 9NU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 54.6% | 54.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 45.4% | 45.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 SW4 9NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.3% 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 | 71.2% | 72.3% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 34.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.4% | 18.1% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 53.2% | 60.3% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 27.6% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 7% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 SW4 9NU this area, 7.7% 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 75.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 7.7% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -11.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.4% | 75.6% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 41.8% |
| Other | 9.6% | 2.2% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 81% | 77.4% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 69% | 65.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 10.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 6.4% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.1% | 65.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 19.5% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 6.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 7.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 2% | -10.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Road was 138.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Road has the 46th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 277th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% 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 6 West View West Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £552,500 | 2022-05-26 | £552,500 |
| Flat 3 West View West Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2008-09-12 | £531,516 |
| Flat 6 West View West Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2004-12-10 | £588,926 |
| Flat 6 West View West Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2002-05-20 | £662,290 |
SW4 9NU 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 | 173 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,612 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 | 1,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,150 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 | 265 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Crescent Lane , Clapham SW4 9QJ | 4out of 4 | 400 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 431 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Primary School Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 611 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 1,039 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 438 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,897 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 | 3,222 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,531 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knife | 160 Clapham Park Road, London | 238 yd | |
| Herb | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 269 yd | |
| Danias Cafe | 2 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 320 yd | |
| Laryn | 9 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 320 yd | |
| No56 Ltd | 56 Clapham Park Road, London | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King & Co. | The Kings Head, 100 Clapham Park Road | 283 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | The Coach And Horses, 173 - 175 Clapham Park Road | 290 yd | |
| Hope \& Anchor | 123 Acre Lane, London | 349 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 606 yd | |
| Simmons Bar | 165 Clapham High Street, London | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substation Brixton | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 269 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 207 Clapham Park Road, London | 290 yd | |
| Shuga Hill | 7 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 320 yd | |
| Eat Of Eden Clapham | 6 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 320 yd | |
| En Root | 5 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 667 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 133 Clapham High Street | 679 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London | 689 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 750 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 Clapham High Street, London | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 767 yd | |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 826 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre (Closed) Clapham Manor Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 838 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre CLAPHAM MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 856 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 962 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 983 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.