Johnston Close is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 0QS is located in the Stockwell East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Johnston Close, London, SW9 0QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 0QU, SW9 0NB, SW9 0NG, SW9 0AR, SW9 0NL, SW9 0RD, SW9 0PP, SW9 0AH, SW9 0AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW9 0QS is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39.6% | 44.4% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 60.4% | 55.6% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 0QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.9% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 74.9% | 82.9% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 45.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.3% | 11.8% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -32.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (93.8%) 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 | 61.8% | 62.3% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 13.9% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 31.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 0QS this area, 3.7% 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 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 8.4% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.8% | 81.4% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 47.6% |
| Other | 10.1% | 0% | -10.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 75.1% | 79.8% | 4.7% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 68.5% 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 | 62.9% | 68.5% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 16% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 3.6% | -4.7% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.5% | 68.5% | 7.0% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 13.1% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 5.9% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 7.7% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 4.7% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.5% | 37.2% | 23.3% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Johnston Close was 127.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% higher than the Myatt's Fields average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Johnston Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Myatt's Fields and the 300th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Johnston Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £706,000 | 2016-02-29 | £797,877 |
| 8 Johnston Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £777,000 | 2014-10-23 | £948,496 |
| 2 Johnston Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2014-06-27 | £784,016 |
| 3 Johnston Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £618,000 | 2014-05-15 | £831,277 |
| 7 Johnston Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2007-10-12 | £993,786 |
SW9 0QS 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 | 222 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 52 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Other | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,066 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 | 2,161 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 | 2,793 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 | 428 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Van Gogh Primary Cowley Road , SW9 6HF | 1out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary SW9 Cancell Road , North Brixton SW9 6HN | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allen Edwards Primary School Studley Road , Stockwell SW4 6RP | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community 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 | 183 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,424 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,581 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,919 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 | 3,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,036 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 935 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,570 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Valle Bar | Business, 226A Brixton Road | 317 yd | |
| Coffee Studio Clapham | 139A Clapham Road, London | 318 yd | |
| Pipoca Vegan | 224 Brixton Road, London | 332 yd | |
| Booma | Ground Floor, 244 Brixton Road | 332 yd | |
| O Barros | 238 Clapham Road, London | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton Jamm | 261 Brixton Road, London | 455 yd | |
| The Swan | 2A Stockwell Road, London | 539 yd | |
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 640 yd | |
| Queens Head | 144 Stockwell Road, London | 801 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys | 242 Brixton Road, London | 359 yd | |
| Cake Shop | Ground Floor, 262 Brixton Road | 407 yd | |
| La Pomodoro Pizza | Ground Floor, 264 Brixton Road | 412 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 13 Lansdowne Way, London | 416 yd | |
| Michaels BBQ Kitchen | 292 Brixton Road, London | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 318 yd | |
| Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London | 331 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 245 Brixton Road, London | 361 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 416 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2A - 2D Binfield Road, London | 536 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy (Junior School) Hackford Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 99 yd |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 153 yd |
| Stockwell Park School (Closed) Stockwell Park Road | swimming pool | 282 yd |
| Platanos College STOCKWELL PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 312 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 343 yd |
| Durand Academy (Mostyn Site) Cowley Road | swimming pool | 380 yd |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 438 yd | |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 455 yd |
| Eythorne Park Cowley Road | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Ymca (Lambeth) (Closed) King Georges House 40-46 King Georges House 40-46 Stockwell Road | health and fitness suite | 604 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 | 34.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.