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Astoria Walk is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 7AX is located in the Brixton North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Astoria Walk, London, SW9 7AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW9 7AW, SW9 9SU, SW9 7DA, SW9 7DE, SW9 9SJ, SW9 0XZ, SW9 0XY, SW9 0FG, SW9 7PH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW9 7AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female45%50.6%5.6% 51.0% -0.4%
Male55%49.4%-5.6% 49.0% 0.4%

Partnership Status

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 7AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single64.4%70.1%5.7% 37.9% 32.2%
Married: Opposite sex22.8%20.1%-2.7% 44.2% -24.1%
Married: Same sex1.7%1.1%-0.6% 0.3% 0.8%
Separated2.8%1.9%-0.9% 2.2% -0.3%
Divorced6.1%4.9%-1.2% 9.1% -4.2%
Widowed2.2%1.9%-0.3% 6.1% -4.2%

Health

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 (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health50.8%57%6.2% 48.4% 8.6%
Good health38%28.3%-9.7% 33.6% -5.3%
Fair health7.5%9.5%2.0% 12.7% -3.2%
Bad health3%3.5%0.5% 4.0% -0.5%
Very bad health0.8%1.8%1.0% 1.2% 0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 58%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications13.1%16.3%3.2% 18.2% -1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6.4%5.2%-1.2% 9.6% -4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels8.9%5.8%-3.1% 13.4% -7.6%
Apprenticeship0.3%1.9%1.6% 5.3% -3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.7%9.9%3.2% 16.9% -7.0%
Degree or Similar47.8%58%10.2% 33.8% 24.2%
Other16.9%2.8%-14.1% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.8%1.8% 1.1% 0.7%
Chinese1.5%0.5%-1.0% 0.7% -0.2%
Indian2%0.5%-1.5% 3.1% -2.6%
Pakistani2.5%0.3%-2.2% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Asian1%0%-1.0% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African8%9.8%1.8% 2.5% 7.3%
Black Caribbean6.8%7.8%1.0% 1.0% 6.8%
Other Black2%1.8%-0.2% 0.5% 1.3%
Mixed White and Asian1%1.8%0.8% 0.8% 1.0%
Mixed White and African0.8%1.3%0.5% 0.4% 0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.8%2.5%-0.3% 0.9% 1.6%
Mixed Other5.3%3%-2.3% 0.8% 2.2%
White61.3%61.4%0.1% 81.4% -20.0%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Arab1%2.5%1.5% 0.6% 1.9%
Other4.3%5%0.7% 1.6% 3.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 55.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom54%55.1%1.1% 83.2% -28.1%
European Union18.5%22.5%4.0% 6.1% 16.4%
Rest of Europe0.8%0.5%-0.3% 0.8% -0.3%
Africa5.3%6.1%0.8% 2.7% 3.4%
Middle East and Asia4.3%2%-2.3% 5.6% -3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean12.5%11.1%-1.4% 1.3% 9.8%
Oceania4.8%2.5%-2.3% 0.3% 2.2%
British Overseas0%0.3%0.3% 0.0% 0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK51.3%54.6%3.3% 83.2% -28.6%
10+ Years10.5%22.1%11.6% 9.8% 12.3%
5-10 Years10.5%11%0.5% 2.9% 8.1%
2-5 Years11.8%7.8%-4.0% 2.2% 5.6%
Less than 2 years16%4.5%-11.5% 1.9% 2.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom61.8% 76.7% -14.9%
Ireland2.5% 0.6% 1.9%
France1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy2% 0.6% 1.4%
Portugal8.3% 0.5% 7.8%
Spain11.8% 0.4% 11.4%
Romania0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Other EU countries1.3% 1.5% -0.2%
Other Europe0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Central and Western Africa1% 0.3% 0.7%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
North America and the Caribbean1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
Central and South America1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
Oceania1% 0.1% 0.9%
British Overseas Territories0.3% 0.0% 0.3%
No passport held4% 13.5% -9.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion38.3% 37.2% 1.1%
Christian35.3% 46.2% -10.9%
Buddhist1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Hindu0.5% 1.7% -1.2%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim10.3% 6.5% 3.8%
Other religion1% 0.6% 0.4%
Not answered13% 6.0% 7.0%

Safety

Is Astoria Walk Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Astoria Walk was 898.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 496.6% higher than the Brixton North average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.

Astoria Walk has the 3rd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brixton North and the 20th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 269.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,600
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SW9 7AX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Astoria Walk are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lambeth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Astoria Walk, London, SW9 7AX

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW9 7AX

Average Price
£1,664,393
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,352,731
Other
£1,976,055

Estimated Average Property Prices for Astoria Walk

Average Price
£1,198,186
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£813,287
Other
£1,967,982

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Astoria WalkStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
2 Astoria Walk, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£1,970,0002024-05-30 £1,967,982
19 Astoria Walk, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£537,5002003-05-02 £1,347,204
19 Astoria Walk, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£100,0002002-01-17 £279,370
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW9 7AX

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in SW9 7AX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee173
Part-Time Employee40
Self-Employed30
Retired24
Unemployed23
Student (economically inactive)19
Full-Time Student (with or without job)17
Other15
Looking after home or family11
Long-Term Sick or disabled9

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities49
Administrative and support service activities38
Information and communication31
Accommodation and food service activities31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles27
Human health and social work activities24
Other19
Financial and insurance activities17
Education16
Construction13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Transport and storage4
Real estate activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Manufacturing1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre
35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL
3out of 4 1,139 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Triangle Nursery School
25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ
4out of 4 1,425 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 2,057 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW
4out of 4 2,226 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tachbrook Nursery School
Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT
3out of 4 2,836 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stockwell Primary School
Stockwell Road , SW9 9TG
2out of 4 190 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Knowle Close , Brixton SW9 0TQ
3out of 4 264 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Kay Road , SW9 9DE
3out of 4 577 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School
85 Angell Road , Brixton SW9 7HH
3out of 4 637 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Hill Mead Primary School
Moorland Road , SW9 8UE
3out of 4 799 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Platanos College
Clapham Road , SW9 0AL
4out of 4 993 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN
3out of 4 1,080 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Bank UTC
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
2out of 4 1,143 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Trinity Academy
Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS
3out of 4 1,147 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Saint Gabriel's College
Langton Road , SW9 6UL
3out of 4 1,621 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , Clapham
- not rated 1,555 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Lambeth College
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 2,060 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 3,030 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Marine Society College of the Sea
200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY
- not rated 3,627 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's College London Maths School
80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ
- not rated 3,708 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
4out of 4 3,994 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 4,104 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lansdowne School
49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD
3out of 4 299 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Michael Tippett School
Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ
3out of 4 1,300 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service
School Room, E3, Paediatric Neuroscience , Kings College Hospital SE5 9RS
- not rated 1,825 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Herne Hill School
127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY
- not rated 1,860 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Highshore School
135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW
3out of 4 1,915 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Turtle Bay382 - 384 Brixton Road, London26 yd
Creams Cafe392 - 394 Brixton Road, London26 yd
Ape Lounge207 Stockwell Road, London61 yd
O2 Academy BrixtonBrixton Academy, 211 Stockwell Road61 yd
Brixton Kebab201 Stockwell Road, London71 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Phonox418 Brixton Road, London106 yd
The BeehiveThe Beehive Public House, 407 Brixton Road170 yd
The Craft Beer Co11-13 Brixton Station Road, London196 yd
Freight LineS11 To S12, Pop Brixton260 yd
Taproom43 - 44 Granville Arcade, Coldharbour Lane366 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
T4410A Brixton Road, London21 yd
Roosters Spot404 Brixton Road, London26 yd
Morley's Fast Food398 Brixton Road, London26 yd
L \& R Caribbean KitchenUnits 15A-17, 416 - 416A Brixton Road76 yd
Minas LanchesUnit 5, 416 - 416A Brixton Road76 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's379 Brixton Road, London91 yd
Marks & Spencer446 - 450 Brixton Road, London218 yd
Sainsbury's425 Brixton Road, London294 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods441 - 447 Brixton Road, London294 yd
Pret A Manger417 Brixton Road, London294 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton)
STOCKWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite76 yd
Karibu Education Centre (Closed)
Gresham Road
159 yd
Brixton Recreation Centre
BRIXTON STATION ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool193 yd
Ferndale Community Sports Centre
NURSERY ROAD
artificial grass pitch, tennis courts304 yd
Lansdowne School (Closed)
Argyll Close
486 yd
Ymca (Lambeth) (Closed)
King Georges House 40-46 King Georges House 40-46 Stockwell Road
health and fitness suite791 yd
Marcus Lipton Youth Hub
MINET ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite899 yd
Evelyn Grace Academy
SHAKESPEARE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite979 yd
Stockwell Park School (Closed)
Stockwell Park Road
swimming pool1,085 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 27.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 9.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 9.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s72.7%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.