Hermes Court is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 0PF is located in the Stockwell East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hermes Court, London, SW9 0PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 0HE, SW9 0PG, SW9 0HF, SW9 0EU, SW9 0EZ, SW9 0PE, SW9 0HH, SW9 0PQ, SW9 0PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW9 0PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 SW9 0PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.7% 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 | 55.3% | 68.7% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 30.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 24.8% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.3% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 3.6% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 47.1% | 52.1% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.5% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 7.4% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 SW9 0PF this area, 31.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 31.4% | 14.0% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 10.3% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 5.2% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 7.5% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 38.8% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 15.2% | 0.4% | -14.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 16.7% | 12.1% | -4.6% | 2.5% | 9.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 47.4% | 37.5% | 1.0% | 46.4% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 43% | 26.4% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -55.0% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 30.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 30.7% | -26.0% | 83.2% | -52.5% |
| European Union | 11% | 7.7% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 10.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 0.8% | -5.0% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.9% | 48.1% | 35.2% | 1.3% | 46.8% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.9% | 30.8% | -25.1% | 83.2% | -52.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 15.1% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 12.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 10.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.3% | 22.9% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 21.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.6% | 76.7% | -36.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 20.9% | 0.4% | 20.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 7% | 0.2% | 6.8% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 10.7% | 0.3% | 10.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hermes Court was 64.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% lower than the Myatt's Fields average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hermes Court has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Myatt's Fields and the 225th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% 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 9 Hermes Court Southey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-11-01 | £225,927 |
| Flat 11 Hermes Court Southey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2017-10-09 | £330,575 |
| Flat 15 Hermes Court Southey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2016-05-06 | £351,465 |
| 1 Hermes Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2013-12-19 | £361,111 |
| Flat 15 Hermes Court Southey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £219,500 | 2007-08-03 | £349,694 |
SW9 0PF area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 18% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 205 |
| Unemployed | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,389 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 | 2,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | 4out of 4 | 61 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Van Gogh Primary Cowley Road , SW9 6HF | 1out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary SW9 Cancell Road , North Brixton SW9 6HN | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,225 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,916 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,396 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Van Gogh | Cafe, Christ Church | 132 yd | |
| Di Lieto | 2A South Island Place, London | 216 yd | |
| Coffee Studio Clapham | 139A Clapham Road, London | 279 yd | |
| SW9 Sushi Bar | Ground Floor, 62 Brixton Road | 314 yd | |
| Mezzo | 62A Brixton Road, London | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 609 yd | |
| The Brown Derby | 336 Kennington Park Road, London | 609 yd | |
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 654 yd | |
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 659 yd | |
| The Kennington | 60 Camberwell New Road, London | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Cat | 64A Brixton Road, London | 274 yd | |
| The Big Taste | 54 Brixton Road, London | 314 yd | |
| Pizza Bufalina | Business, 60 Brixton Road | 314 yd | |
| Tasty | 50 Brixton Road, London | 361 yd | |
| Wellatino Aka Migue's Restaurant And Bar | 40 - 42 Brixton Road, London | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 86 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 279 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 245 Brixton Road, London | 606 yd | |
| Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London | 610 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 682 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 117 yd |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 162 yd | |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 270 yd |
| Durand Academy (Junior School) Hackford Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 293 yd |
| Durand Academy (Mostyn Site) Cowley Road | swimming pool | 392 yd |
| Eythorne Park Cowley Road | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Platanos College STOCKWELL PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Stockwell Park School (Closed) Stockwell Park Road | swimming pool | 566 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 | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.