Bythorn Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 8AQ is located in the Brixton Acre Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bythorn Street, London, SW9 8AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 8AH, SW9 8AJ, SW9 8AG, SW9 8AL, SW9 8AF, SW4 7RY, SW9 8AE, SW9 8AS, SW9 8AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW9 8AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 49.8% | 52% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 8AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.5% 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% | 67.5% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 29.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 21.5% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 60.9% | 58.5% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 29.8% | 4.7% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 8AQ this area, 6.8% 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 69.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 6.8% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 5.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.2% | 69.6% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 35.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 6.9% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 65.9% | 72.3% | 6.4% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 70.1% | 71% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 10.6% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 10% | 6.4% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.9% | 71% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 16.5% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 2.1% | -17.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bythorn Street was 157.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bythorn Street has the 40th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 246th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bythorn Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2018-08-24 | £999,291 |
| 2 Bythorn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2018-01-19 | £467,572 |
| First Floor Flat 2 Bythorn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2017-11-07 | £475,261 |
| First Floor Flat 2 Bythorn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2015-04-17 | £503,036 |
| 3 Bythorn Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £512,500 | 2013-06-06 | £828,723 |
SW9 8AQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 190 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 54 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santley Primary School Santley Street , SW4 7QD | - not rated | 233 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Junior School Stockwell Road , Brixton SW9 9TG | - not rated | 427 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Primary School Stockwell Road , SW9 9TG | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Infants' School Stockwell Road , SW9 9TG | - not rated | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Kay Road , Stockwell SW9 9DE | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 842 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 842 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 3,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 404 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Independent School (Girls') 3-5 Gresham Road , Stockwell SW9 7PH | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Iqra Independent School 3-5 Gresham Road , Stockwell SW9 7PH | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| JUS Education 12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY | - not rated | 650 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixton College for Further Education 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 841 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa's Cafe | Cafe, Pulross Road | 90 yd | |
| Ferndale Sports Centre | Nursery Road, London | 293 yd | |
| Zula Cafe | Shop, 189 Ferndale Road | 318 yd | |
| 500 Degrees | 191 Ferndale Road, London | 318 yd | |
| Kaboola Catering \& Events | 240 Ferndale Road, London | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke Of Edinburgh | Duke Of Cambridge Public House, 204 Ferndale Road | 77 yd | |
| Trinity Arms | The Trinity Arms, 45 Trinity Gardens | 225 yd | |
| Ferndales | 118 Ferndale Road, London | 341 yd | |
| Barrio South | 30 Acre Lane, London | 384 yd | |
| Phonox | 418 Brixton Road, London | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW9 Kitchen | Arch 39, Nursery Road | 338 yd | |
| Mama Pollo | 16 Acre Lane, London | 384 yd | |
| Subway | 10 Tunstall Road, London | 385 yd | |
| Refill Caribbean | 500A Brixton Road, London | 407 yd | |
| Itsu | 512 Brixton Road, London | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 446 - 450 Brixton Road, London | 376 yd | |
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 437 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 425 Brixton Road, London | 459 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 441 - 447 Brixton Road, London | 459 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 417 Brixton Road, London | 459 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 245 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close | 446 yd | |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 662 yd | |
| Ymca (Lambeth) (Closed) King Georges House 40-46 King Georges House 40-46 Stockwell Road | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre (Closed) Clapham Manor Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,021 yd |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,028 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre CLAPHAM MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,091 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 | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.