Tunstall Road is in London and in Richmond Upon Thames district. SW9 8DA 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 Tunstall Road, London, SW9 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 8BS, SW9 8BZ, SW9 8BX, SW9 8BP, SW9 8DZ, SW9 8DG, SW9 8DF, SW9 8BY, SW9 8BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW9 8DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 49.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 8DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73% 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 | 76.2% | 73% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 35.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.4% | 15.9% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -28.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.3% | 59.7% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 25.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 12.4% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 58%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 14.4% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 9.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 58% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 24.2% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.8% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 11.9% | 14.5% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 12.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.5% | 16.6% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 15.6% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 55% | 48.3% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -33.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 59.2% 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 | 65% | 59.2% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 10% | 11.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 11% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.6% | 59.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 25.1% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 5.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 3.8% | -15.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tunstall Road was 2385.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1263.0% higher than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tunstall Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 4th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 739.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Tunstall Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 1997-09-19 | £1,287,219 |
| 14 Tunstall Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 1995-07-28 | £1,031,934 |
SW9 8DA area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 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 | 3,040 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 | 409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Hayter Road , Brixton SW2 5AP | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Knowle Close , Brixton SW9 0TQ | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Kay Road , SW9 9DE | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Mead Primary School Moorland Road , SW9 8UE | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Community school | 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 | 820 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,626 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 | 1,217 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,926 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,020 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 | 3,691 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,446 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 | 434 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service School Room, E3, Paediatric Neuroscience , Kings College Hospital SE5 9RS | - not rated | 2,064 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Sports Centre | Nursery Road, London | 64 yd | |
| Cafe Nero @ Morleys | 472-488 Brixton Road, London | 94 yd | |
| Brixton Blend | 8 Tunstall Road, London | 100 yd | |
| SW9 Cafe Bar | 11 Dorrell Place, London | 101 yd | |
| Pulross Intermediate Care Centre | Brixton Intermediate Care Centre, South Western Hospital, Pulross Road, London | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Arms | The Trinity Arms, 45 Trinity Gardens | 184 yd | |
| The Prince | 469 Brixton Road, London | 194 yd | |
| Barrio South | 30 Acre Lane, London | 217 yd | |
| The Craft Beer Co | 11-13 Brixton Station Road, London | 220 yd | |
| The Beehive | The Beehive Public House, 407 Brixton Road | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 10 Tunstall Road, London | 89 yd | |
| SW9 Kitchen | Arch 39, Nursery Road | 89 yd | |
| Refill Caribbean | 500A Brixton Road, London | 119 yd | |
| Itsu | 512 Brixton Road, London | 158 yd | |
| Chopstix | 439 Brixton Road, London | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 446 - 450 Brixton Road, London | 129 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 417 Brixton Road, London | 163 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 425 Brixton Road, London | 163 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 441 - 447 Brixton Road, London | 163 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 379 Brixton Road, London | 297 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 93 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 301 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 462 yd | |
| Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close | 588 yd | |
| Ymca (Lambeth) (Closed) King Georges House 40-46 King Georges House 40-46 Stockwell Road | health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,022 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 | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.