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 149.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bythorn Street has the 38th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 246th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.8%.

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 | £1,001,314 |
| 2 Bythorn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2018-01-19 | £485,498 |
| First Floor Flat 2 Bythorn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2017-11-07 | £493,482 |
| First Floor Flat 2 Bythorn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2015-04-17 | £522,321 |
| 3 Bythorn Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £512,500 | 2013-06-06 | £830,401 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockwell Primary School Stockwell Road , SW9 9TG | 2out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Kay Road , SW9 9DE | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Hayter Road , Brixton SW2 5AP | 4out of 4 | 705 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Knowle Close , Brixton SW9 0TQ | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 922 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,531 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 | 1,129 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,980 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,515 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 | 386 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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.