Brixton Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 7BU is located in the Brixton North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brixton Road, London, SW9 7BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 7BB, SW9 7ND, SW9 7BP, SW9 0UH, SW9 7BS, SW9 7AA, SW9 7AD, SW9 7AB, SW9 7JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW9 7BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 44.4% | 53.3% | 8.9% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 55.6% | 46.7% | -8.9% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 7BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.8% 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 | 63.6% | 72.8% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 34.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.5% | 14.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -29.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 4.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 2.5% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 50.6% | 55.5% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 30.9% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 11.5% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 10.7% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 10.3% | 3.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 17.3% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 46.1% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 10.3% | 2.9% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 0.7% | -4.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 11.3% | 13.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 11.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.3% | 17.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 16.1% |
| Other Black | 9.7% | 5.1% | -4.6% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Mixed Other | 8.8% | 3.6% | -5.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 33.8% | 36.4% | 2.6% | 81.4% | -45.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 53.1% | 63.2% | 10.1% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 13.8% | 7.7% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 11.8% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 15% | 9.6% | -5.4% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Oceania | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.6% | 62.8% | 11.2% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 27.4% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.8% | 4% | -9.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 1.8% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 4% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brixton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brixton North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat D 311 Brixton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2022-09-30 | £293,533 |
| Flat K 309 - 313 Brixton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,800 | 2012-06-25 | £518,046 |
| Flat D 311 Brixton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2012-02-10 | £320,616 |
| Flat D 311 Brixton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2011-06-15 | £244,588 |
| Flat K 309 - 313 Brixton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2011-01-31 | £334,991 |
SW9 7BU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW9 7BU 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 | 89 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Knowle Close , Brixton SW9 0TQ | 3out of 4 | 137 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Primary School Stockwell Road , SW9 9TG | 2out of 4 | 375 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School 85 Angell Road , Brixton SW9 7HH | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Kay Road , SW9 9DE | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | 3out of 4 | 684 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 | 781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 1,484 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,901 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,390 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,754 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,315 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 | 474 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service School Room, E3, Paediatric Neuroscience , Kings College Hospital SE5 9RS | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonzies | Ground Floor, 294 Brixton Road | 317 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | 392 - 394 Brixton Road, London | 325 yd | |
| Turtle Bay | 382 - 384 Brixton Road, London | 325 yd | |
| Ape Lounge | 207 Stockwell Road, London | 361 yd | |
| O2 Academy Brixton | Brixton Academy, 211 Stockwell Road | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton Jamm | 261 Brixton Road, London | 397 yd | |
| Queens Head | 144 Stockwell Road, London | 447 yd | |
| Phonox | 418 Brixton Road, London | 454 yd | |
| The Beehive | The Beehive Public House, 407 Brixton Road | 502 yd | |
| Freight Line | S11 To S12, Pop Brixton | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters Spot | 404 Brixton Road, London | 325 yd | |
| Morley's Fast Food | 398 Brixton Road, London | 325 yd | |
| Michaels BBQ Kitchen | 292 Brixton Road, London | 328 yd | |
| BFC | 284 Brixton Road, London | 328 yd | |
| T4 | 410A Brixton Road, London | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 330 Brixton Road, London | 103 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 379 Brixton Road, London | 413 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 245 Brixton Road, London | 506 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 446 - 450 Brixton Road, London | 568 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 425 Brixton Road, London | 627 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 279 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 478 yd |
| Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close | 597 yd | |
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 647 yd |
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Ymca (Lambeth) (Closed) King Georges House 40-46 King Georges House 40-46 Stockwell Road | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Durand Academy (Mostyn Site) Cowley Road | swimming pool | 796 yd |
| Durand Academy (Junior School) Hackford Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 887 yd |
| Stockwell Park School (Closed) Stockwell Park Road | swimming pool | 899 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.