Overton Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 7QN 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 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Overton Road, London, SW9 7QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 7QL, SW9 7JN, SW9 7AP, SW9 7RA, SW9 7JP, SW9 6AA, SW9 6AE, SW9 7HF, SW9 7BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW9 7QN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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% | 52.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48% | 47.9% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 7QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.6% 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 | 51.6% | 63.6% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 25.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 20.7% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Separated | 8.3% | 4.3% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 6.8% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 49.4% | 63.7% | 14.3% | 48.4% | 15.3% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 21.9% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -11.7% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 8.6% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 24.8% | 20.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 12.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 9.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 25.3% | 14.7% | 16.9% | 8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 28.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 11.6% | 1.4% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 24.9% | 46.3% | 21.4% | 2.5% | 43.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 20.7% | 13.5% | -7.2% | 1.0% | 12.5% |
| Other Black | 11.4% | 8.5% | -2.9% | 0.5% | 8.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8% | 7.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 22.4% | 10.6% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -70.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 53.6% 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 | 56.3% | 53.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 18.5% | 24.8% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 22.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.8% | 9% | -4.8% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.3% | 53.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 43.3% | 41.1% | 9.8% | 33.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 1.1% | -8.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.8% | 0.4% | -29.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12% | 37.2% | -25.2% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 30.7% | 6.5% | 24.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overton Road was 113.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Brixton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Overton Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brixton North and the 357th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Overton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2016-07-06 | £375,380 |
| 47 Overton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2008-06-13 | £271,304 |
SW9 7QN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 7QN 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 | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Other | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 33 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| 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 | 1,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,515 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 | 2,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,641 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 | 360 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Van Gogh Primary Cowley Road , SW9 6HF | 1out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Primary School Stockwell Road , SW9 9TG | 2out of 4 | 584 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 | 676 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,133 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,529 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,166 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,387 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 | 3,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,545 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 | 663 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 1,398 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 | 1,554 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 | 161 yd | |
| Heaven Cafe | 60 Loughborough Road, London | 185 yd | |
| 272 | Ground Floor, 272 Brixton Road | 209 yd | |
| The Brickstone | 256 - 258 Brixton Road, London | 243 yd | |
| Mingles Bar And Restaurant | 260 Brixton Road, London | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton Jamm | 261 Brixton Road, London | 187 yd | |
| Queens Head | 144 Stockwell Road, London | 596 yd | |
| Phonox | 418 Brixton Road, London | 692 yd | |
| South West Saloon | S11, Pop Brixton | 724 yd | |
| Specialist Cellar | S15, Pop Brixton | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michaels BBQ Kitchen | 292 Brixton Road, London | 171 yd | |
| BFC | 284 Brixton Road, London | 171 yd | |
| La Pomodoro Pizza | Ground Floor, 264 Brixton Road | 223 yd | |
| Cake Shop | Ground Floor, 262 Brixton Road | 229 yd | |
| Morleys | 242 Brixton Road, London | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 330 Brixton Road, London | 199 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 245 Brixton Road, London | 299 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 379 Brixton Road, London | 651 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 Coldharbour Lane, London | 791 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 446 - 450 Brixton Road, London | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 510 yd | |
| Durand Academy (Mostyn Site) Cowley Road | swimming pool | 568 yd |
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Eythorne Park Cowley Road | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 712 yd |
| Durand Academy (Junior School) Hackford Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 723 yd |
| Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close | 742 yd | |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 761 yd |
| Ymca (Lambeth) (Closed) King Georges House 40-46 King Georges House 40-46 Stockwell Road | health and fitness suite | 775 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.