Coal Lane is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 8FZ is located in the Brixton Windrush electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood. This postcode has been in use since 2018-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coal Lane, London, SW9 8FZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 7NP, SW9 8QH, SW9 8GE, SW9 8PL, SW9 8GB, SW9 7JF, SW9 8GF, SW9 8TN, SW9 7PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW9 8FZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 48.5% | 47.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 52.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 8FZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.4% 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 | 71.9% | 83.4% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 45.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.8% | 11.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -32.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 1.9% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -7.2% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 57.5% | 64.8% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 16.4% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 28.1% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8FZ this area, 3.3% 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 77.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 3.3% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 1.7% | -10.5% | 13.4% | -11.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 8.6% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.7% | 77.3% | 27.6% | 33.8% | 43.5% |
| Other | 7.6% | 0% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 17.2% | 12.2% | -5.0% | 2.5% | 9.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.2% | 3.8% | -11.4% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 50.6% | 65.6% | 15.0% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 61.6% | 61.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 12% | 12.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 11.8% | 10.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 61.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 12.5% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 11.7% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 9.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 4.6% | -13.0% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.1% | 37.2% | 24.9% |
| Christian | 25.1% | 46.2% | -21.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coal Lane was 393.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 332.4% higher than the Brixton Rush Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Coal Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Brixton Rush Common and the 74th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 178.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 15 Antiopa House, 1 Coal Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2025-03-27 | £561,728 |
| Apartment 22 Antiopa House, 1 Coal Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2024-08-29 | £684,385 |
| Apartment 5 Antiopa House, 1 Coal Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-08-23 | £436,419 |
| Apartment 19 Antiopa House, 1 Coal Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-12-15 | £596,330 |
| Apartment 20 Antiopa House, 1 Coal Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2023-11-03 | £589,445 |
SW9 8FZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 254 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Mead Primary School Moorland Road , SW9 8UE | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Knowle Close , Brixton SW9 0TQ | 3out of 4 | 458 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 | 569 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Primary School Stockwell Road , SW9 9TG | 2out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 1,076 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,655 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,896 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,943 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 | 3,792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,173 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 | 747 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 1,532 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okan Ramen \& Soba | 338 Coldharbour Lane, London | 86 yd | |
| Enish Brixton | 330A Coldharbour Lane, London | 86 yd | |
| Mamma Dough | 354 Coldharbour Lane, London | 86 yd | |
| Caya | Ground Floor, 344 Coldharbour Lane | 86 yd | |
| Banh Banh Vietnamese Kitchen | 326 Coldharbour Lane, London | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shrub & Shutter | 336 Coldharbour Lane, London | 86 yd | |
| South West Saloon | S11, Pop Brixton | 102 yd | |
| Specialist Cellar | S15, Pop Brixton | 102 yd | |
| Brixton Brew Bar | S06, Pop Brixton | 102 yd | |
| Taproom | 43 - 44 Granville Arcade, Coldharbour Lane | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 332 Coldharbour Lane, London | 86 yd | |
| Jimmy's Plaice | Shop, 350 Coldharbour Lane | 86 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Ground Floor, 328 Coldharbour Lane | 95 yd | |
| Jollof House Kitchen | S18, Pop Brixton | 102 yd | |
| MEXCLUB | S36, Pop Brixton | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 246 Coldharbour Lane, London | 327 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 379 Brixton Road, London | 377 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 425 Brixton Road, London | 388 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 441 - 447 Brixton Road, London | 388 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 417 Brixton Road, London | 388 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 288 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 353 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 593 yd |
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close | 935 yd | |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,005 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.