Loughborough Estate is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 7SL 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 Loughborough Estate, London, SW9 7SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 7SJ, SW9 7HL, SW9 7HN, SW9 7SP, SW9 7LN, SW9 7SQ, SW9 7TW, SW9 7TN, SW9 7LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW9 7SL, 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 | 52.1% | 53.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 46.7% | -1.2% | 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 7SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.8% 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 | 52.6% | 62.8% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 24.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 23.5% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 5.9% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 55.2% | 53.7% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 30% | 33.8% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 18.1% | 17.6% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 11.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 9.9% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 42.2% | 18.7% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 16.5% | 2.7% | -13.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.7% 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 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 23.8% | 23.5% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 21.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.5% | 15.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 14.5% |
| Other Black | 11.4% | 5% | -6.4% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 31.4% | 28.7% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -52.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 9.6% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
In this area, 51.8% 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 | 53.7% | 51.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 16.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 15.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.8% | 14% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.4% | 51.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 35.8% | 32.9% | 9.8% | 26.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 2.9% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.5% | 3.6% | -25.9% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 8.1% | 0.5% | 7.6% |
| Spain | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 13.6% | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Loughborough Estate was 86.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.8% lower than the Brixton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Loughborough Estate has the 15th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Brixton North and the 295th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% 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 54 Ashby House Loughborough Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2007-11-26 | £277,432 |
SW9 7SL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 7SL 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 | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Unemployed | 33 |
| Other | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School 85 Angell Road , Brixton SW9 7HH | 3out of 4 | 126 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Junior School Minet Road , SW9 7UA | - not rated | 251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Infant School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | - not rated | 251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | - not rated | 251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | - not rated | 879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,674 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,441 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,352 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mind School Suite 9 Warwick House , Overton Road SW9 7JP | - not rated | 377 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Independent School (Girls') 3-5 Gresham Road , Stockwell SW9 7PH | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Iqra Independent School 3-5 Gresham Road , Stockwell SW9 7PH | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis School 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP | - not rated | 580 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis School 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP | - not rated | 580 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ge'ez Restaurant & Bar | 152 Loughborough Road, London | 162 yd | |
| Sabor Latino Restaurante Ltd | 160 Loughborough Road, London | 163 yd | |
| Loughborough Farm Community Cafe - The Platform | 2 Ridgway Road, London | 349 yd | |
| Krunk Burgers | 59 Loughborough Road, London | 368 yd | |
| The Travel Cafe | 228 Coldharbour Lane, London | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West Saloon | S11, Pop Brixton | 510 yd | |
| Specialist Cellar | S15, Pop Brixton | 510 yd | |
| Brixton Brew Bar | S06, Pop Brixton | 510 yd | |
| Brixton Domino & Social Club | 297 - 299 Coldharbour Lane, London | 524 yd | |
| Brixton Jamm | 261 Brixton Road, London | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM Fried Chicken | 150 Loughborough Road, London | 162 yd | |
| KT London | Ground Floor, 59 - 61 Loughborough Road | 378 yd | |
| Chatbout | 45 Loughborough Road, London | 378 yd | |
| Sweetz | 230 Coldharbour Lane, London | 384 yd | |
| Brix Fried Chicken | 238 Coldharbour Lane, London | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 330 Brixton Road, London | 464 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 Coldharbour Lane, London | 473 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | 201 Coldharbour Lane, London | 474 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 245 Brixton Road, London | 637 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 379 Brixton Road, London | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 507 yd | |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 570 yd | |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 678 yd |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 717 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Durand Academy (Mostyn Site) Cowley Road | swimming pool | 831 yd |
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Eythorne Park Cowley Road | grass pitches | 917 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 | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.