Bourbon Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 6FS is located in the Myatt's Fields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 2014-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bourbon Road, London, SW9 6FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 6FR, SW9 6BZ, SW9 6FT, SW9 6BQ, SW9 6FJ, SW9 6PH, SW9 6BW, SW9 6BN, SW9 6FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW9 6FS is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 55.3% | 46.7% | -8.6% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 44.7% | 53.3% | 8.6% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 6FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68% 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 | 58.8% | 68% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 30.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.1% | 16.1% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -28.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.2% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 51.7% | 57.1% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 33.1% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 8.2% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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.
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 51.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 15.1% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 6.7% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 9.6% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 9.9% | -4.6% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 51.2% | 19.6% | 33.8% | 17.4% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.6% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48% 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 | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 31.3% | 18.5% | -12.8% | 2.5% | 16.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 19.1% | 9.9% | -9.2% | 1.0% | 8.9% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 28% | 48% | 20.0% | 81.4% | -33.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 58.8% 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 | 57.1% | 58.8% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 13.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 16.4% | 10.3% | -6.1% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 11.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.9% | 59.1% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 24.2% | 23.0% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 6.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.9% | 3.4% | -25.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 6.8% | 0.5% | 6.3% |
| Spain | 6.8% | 0.4% | 6.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bourbon Road was 189.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% higher than the Myatt's Fields average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bourbon Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Myatt's Fields and the 185th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 4 Bourbon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-12-16 | £162,226 |
| Flat 2 4 Bourbon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-02-25 | £365,479 |
| Flat 9 4 Bourbon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-25 | £374,850 |
| Flat 16 4 Bourbon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-05-21 | £480,015 |
| Flat 6 4 Bourbon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-04-23 | £147,583 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW9 6FS 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 | 189 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Other | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,013 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 | 2,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mostyn Gardens Primary School Cowley Road , SW9 6HF | - not rated | 189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Van Gogh Primary Cowley Road , SW9 6HF | 3out of 4 | 189 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Mead Junior School Hill Mead Drive , Moorland Road SW9 8QJ | - not rated | 254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary SW9 Cancell Road , North Brixton SW9 6HN | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 503 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 753 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,537 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,777 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,964 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Preparatory School 230-234 Brixton Road , SW9 6AH | - not rated | 319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One World Pre-School 62a Vassall Road , Brixton SW9 6HY | - not rated | 462 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| New Mind School Suite 9 Warwick House , Overton Road SW9 7JP | - not rated | 551 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Edward Brooke Refugee Centre Co Charles Edward Brooke CofE School Langton Street , SW9 6UL | - not rated | 655 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 895 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Valle Bar | Business, 226A Brixton Road | 302 yd | |
| Heaven Cafe | 60 Loughborough Road, London | 316 yd | |
| Annapurna Cafe | 39A Loughborough Road, London | 317 yd | |
| Booma | Ground Floor, 244 Brixton Road | 318 yd | |
| Pipoca Vegan | 224 Brixton Road, London | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton Jamm | 261 Brixton Road, London | 330 yd | |
| The Golden Goose | 146 - 148 Camberwell New Road, London | 746 yd | |
| The Kennington | 60 Camberwell New Road, London | 763 yd | |
| Clarendon arms | 225 | 847 yd | |
| Rubix | Students Bar, Union House | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatbout | 45 Loughborough Road, London | 317 yd | |
| KT London | Ground Floor, 59 - 61 Loughborough Road | 317 yd | |
| Morleys | 242 Brixton Road, London | 327 yd | |
| Cake Shop | Ground Floor, 262 Brixton Road | 370 yd | |
| La Pomodoro Pizza | Ground Floor, 264 Brixton Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 245 Brixton Road, London | 261 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 490 yd | |
| Tesco | 330 Brixton Road, London | 642 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 705 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 177-183 | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy (Mostyn Site) Cowley Road | swimming pool | 148 yd |
| Eythorne Park Cowley Road | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 433 yd | |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 446 yd |
| Durand Academy (Junior School) Hackford Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 510 yd |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 556 yd |
| Saint Johns The Divine FREDERICK CRESCENT | 622 yd | |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 641 yd | |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 657 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 691 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.