Mandela Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 6EL is located in the Myatt's Fields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mandela Street, London, SW9 6EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 6EN, SW9 6EE, SW9 6LL, SW9 6DW, SW9 6BP, SW9 6DN, SW9 6BS, SW9 0DT, SW9 6ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW9 6EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 52.3% | 54% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 6EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.8% 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 | 65% | 64.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 26.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 18.3% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -25.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 50.8% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 30% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 11.5% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 15.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8.8% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.5% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 38.1% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 12.7% | 3.9% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 17.6% | 25.8% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 23.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.2% | 13.8% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 12.8% |
| Other Black | 7.2% | 2.3% | -4.9% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 33.8% | 32.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -48.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 59.5% | 62.2% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 9.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 15% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 5.4% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.7% | 6.6% | -4.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.7% | 62.1% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 30% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.8% | 2.8% | -27.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mandela Street was 108.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% higher than the Myatt's Fields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mandela Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Myatt's Fields and the 385th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mandela Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2024-04-19 | £743,050 |
| 30 Mandela Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-09-25 | £275,906 |
| 11 Mandela Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-09-30 | £661,844 |
| 21 Mandela Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2018-09-25 | £640,370 |
| 18 Mandela Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2014-11-10 | £619,824 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW9 6EL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,552 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 | - not rated | 297 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary SW9 Cancell Road , North Brixton SW9 6HN | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Mead Junior School Hill Mead Drive , Moorland Road SW9 8QJ | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mostyn Gardens Primary School Cowley Road , SW9 6HF | - not rated | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Van Gogh Primary Cowley Road , SW9 6HF | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 628 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 825 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 825 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 | 2,139 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 552 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One World Pre-School 62a Vassall Road , Brixton SW9 6HY | - not rated | 224 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Dolphin School 2 St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW | - not rated | 399 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lighthouse Group (TLG) Centre Kennington Park Community Centre , 8 Harleyford Street SE11 5SY | - not rated | 537 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | - not rated | 662 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Bridge To School Kennington Park Children's Centre , 20 Kennington Park Gardens SE11 4AX | - not rated | 662 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW9 Sushi Bar | Ground Floor, 62 Brixton Road | 116 yd | |
| Mezzo | 62A Brixton Road, London | 116 yd | |
| Rhoda Authentic | 56 Brixton Road, London | 124 yd | |
| Cafe Van Gogh | Cafe, Christ Church | 149 yd | |
| Adulis Restaurant | 44 - 46 Brixton Road, London | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kennington | 60 Camberwell New Road, London | 422 yd | |
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 441 yd | |
| The Brown Derby | 336 Kennington Park Road, London | 441 yd | |
| The Golden Goose | 146 - 148 Camberwell New Road, London | 603 yd | |
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Cat | 64A Brixton Road, London | 92 yd | |
| Pizza Bufalina | Business, 60 Brixton Road | 114 yd | |
| The Big Taste | 54 Brixton Road, London | 116 yd | |
| Tasty | 50 Brixton Road, London | 147 yd | |
| Wellatino Aka Migue's Restaurant And Bar | 40 - 42 Brixton Road, London | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 222 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 545 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 177-183 | 678 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 245 Brixton Road, London | 773 yd | |
| Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 214 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 294 yd |
| Eythorne Park Cowley Road | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 456 yd |
| Saint Johns The Divine FREDERICK CRESCENT | 487 yd | |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Durand Academy (Mostyn Site) Cowley Road | swimming pool | 488 yd |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 554 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 | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.