Akerman Road is in London and in Southwark district. SW9 6FX is located in the Myatt's Fields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 2017-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Akerman Road, London, SW9 6FX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 7BL, SW9 6AN, SW9 7RR, SE5 9RF, SW9 6SN, SW9 7RE, SW9 6EA, SE5 9RE, SW9 7BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW9 6FX 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 | 54.4% | 50.3% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.7% | 4.1% | 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 6FX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.8% 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 | 54.1% | 59.8% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.7% | 30.8% | 11.1% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 1.9% | -5.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 4.7% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 2.8% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 40.9% | 57.7% | 16.8% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 7.7% | -9.4% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 5.3% | 0.7% | -4.6% | 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.
In the area around SW9 6FX this area, 4.7% 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 65.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 4.7% | -19.5% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 1.9% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 10.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 11.2% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 65.4% | 36.3% | 33.8% | 31.6% |
| Other | 10.7% | 1.9% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.6% 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 | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 17.1% | 19.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 17.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 24.6% | 2.1% | -22.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 10.7% | 4.9% | -5.8% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 30.2% | 47.6% | 17.4% | 81.4% | -33.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 71.3% 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 | 54.4% | 71.3% | 16.9% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 14.9% | 7% | -7.9% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 16.4% | 4.9% | -11.5% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53% | 71.3% | 18.3% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 18.9% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 1.4% | -6.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 32% | 3.5% | -28.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 19.1% | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Akerman Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Myatt's Fields average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 10 71 Akerman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-01-16 | £590,450 |
| Flat 16 71 Akerman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-09-12 | £394,509 |
| Flat 19 71 Akerman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £532,500 | 2022-06-20 | £527,094 |
| Flat 6 71 Akerman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2020-08-25 | £371,658 |
| Flat 11 71 Akerman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2018-11-09 | £178,464 |
SW9 6FX 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW9 6FX 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 | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 2,004 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 | 2,102 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 | 2,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Primary SW9 Cancell Road , North Brixton SW9 6HN | 3out of 4 | 209 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Van Gogh Primary Cowley Road , SW9 6HF | 1out of 4 | 213 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | 4out of 4 | 612 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Divine Church of England Primary School Warham Street , Camberwell New Road SE5 0SX | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Community 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 | 499 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,119 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 | 2,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,093 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 | 2,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,128 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,338 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Your Face | Lothian Christian Centre, 81 Lothian Road | 246 yd | |
| Little Cat Cafe | Myatts Fields, Cormont Road | 317 yd | |
| Annapurna Cafe | 39A Loughborough Road, London | 392 yd | |
| Krunk Burgers | 59 Loughborough Road, London | 394 yd | |
| St Gabriels Injera | 46 Vassall Road, London | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton Jamm | 261 Brixton Road, London | 529 yd | |
| The Golden Goose | 146 - 148 Camberwell New Road, London | 555 yd | |
| The Kennington | 60 Camberwell New Road, London | 624 yd | |
| Clarendon arms | 225 | 630 yd | |
| Rubix | Students Bar, Union House | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KT London | Ground Floor, 59 - 61 Loughborough Road | 392 yd | |
| Chatbout | 45 Loughborough Road, London | 392 yd | |
| Ds Kitchens | Arch 1, Block G | 474 yd | |
| Denmark Fish Bar | 123 Denmark Road, London | 540 yd | |
| Morleys | 242 Brixton Road, London | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 245 Brixton Road, London | 479 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 564 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 177-183 | 599 yd | |
| Tesco | 330 Brixton Road, London | 819 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 236 yd |
| Eythorne Park Cowley Road | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Durand Academy (Mostyn Site) Cowley Road | swimming pool | 300 yd |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 421 yd | |
| Saint Johns The Divine FREDERICK CRESCENT | 448 yd | |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 490 yd | |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 615 yd |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 624 yd | |
| Durand Academy (Junior School) Hackford Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 717 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 294.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.