Milles Square, London, SW9 8GA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW9 8GA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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%	50%	1.5%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	51.5%	50%	-1.5%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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 8GA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.8% 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	71.9%	75.8%	3.9%	37.9%	37.9%
Married: Opposite sex	14.8%	13.8%	-1.0%	44.2%	-30.4%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	4.5%	3.7%	0.3%	4.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	4.2%	1.1%	-3.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	6.8%	4.1%	-2.7%	9.1%	-5.0%
Widowed	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	6.1%	-6.1%

Health

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 (94.1%) 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%	73.6%	16.1%	48.4%	25.2%
Good health	31.3%	20.5%	-10.8%	33.6%	-13.1%
Fair health	6.7%	5.9%	-0.8%	12.7%	-6.8%
Bad health	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	4.0%	-4.0%
Very bad health	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 8GA this area, 1.5% 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 86.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.7%	1.5%	-9.2%	18.2%	-16.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.8%	1.9%	-4.9%	9.6%	-7.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.2%	2.2%	-10.0%	13.4%	-11.2%
Apprenticeship	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.3%	-5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	7.1%	-5.1%	16.9%	-9.8%
Degree or Similar	49.7%	86.1%	36.4%	33.8%	52.3%
Other	7.6%	1.1%	-6.5%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% 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%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	1.9%	2.4%	0.5%	0.7%	1.7%
Indian	0.2%	2.8%	2.6%	3.1%	-0.3%
Pakistani	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	2.6%	1%	-1.6%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	17.2%	7.3%	-9.9%	2.5%	4.8%
Black Caribbean	15.2%	7.3%	-7.9%	1.0%	6.3%
Other Black	4.9%	1%	-3.9%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	2.4%	2.0%	0.8%	1.6%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	1%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.1%	2.1%	0.0%	0.9%	1.2%
Mixed Other	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	0.8%	0.9%
White	50.6%	66.9%	16.3%	81.4%	-14.5%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	1.3%	2.8%	1.5%	1.6%	1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 64.5% 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%	64.5%	2.9%	83.2%	-18.7%
European Union	12%	12.9%	0.9%	6.1%	6.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
Africa	11.8%	4.5%	-7.3%	2.7%	1.8%
Middle East and Asia	4.7%	3.8%	-0.9%	5.6%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	6.4%	8%	1.6%	1.3%	6.7%
Oceania	3.4%	4.5%	1.1%	0.3%	4.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	60.1%	64.2%	4.1%	83.2%	-19.0%
10+ Years	5.2%	16.7%	11.5%	9.8%	6.9%
5-10 Years	7.9%	10.4%	2.5%	2.9%	7.5%
2-5 Years	9.2%	6.6%	-2.6%	2.2%	4.4%
Less than 2 years	17.6%	2.1%	-15.5%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.3%	76.7%	2.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	2.1%	0.3%	1.8%
Germany	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Italy	4.1%	0.6%	3.5%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Turkey	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Central and South America	2.1%	0.2%	1.9%
Oceania	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%
No passport held	1.7%	13.5%	-11.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.3%	37.2%	16.1%
Christian	32.5%	46.2%	-13.7%
Buddhist	3.8%	0.5%	3.3%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Sikh	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Milles Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milles Square was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brixton Rush Common average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£64,500

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW9 8GA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Milles Square are based on 87 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lambeth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Milles Square, London, SW9 8GA

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW9 8GA

Average Price
£491,232

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£491,232

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Milles Square

Average Price
£460,339

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£460,339

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Milles SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 29 1 Milles Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£485,000	2025-10-31	£482,431
Flat 1 1 Milles Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£525,000	2024-05-31	£504,064
Flat 10 1 Milles Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£467,500	2023-10-20	£433,349
Flat 41 1 Milles Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£645,000	2023-01-31	£605,655
Flat 24 1 Milles Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£455,000	2022-09-30	£411,604

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW9 8GA

Employment

SW9 8GA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	194
Self-Employed	24
Part-Time Employee	22
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Retired	1
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	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	633 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL	4out of 4	693 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW	4out of 4	1,930 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG	4out of 4	2,012 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT	- not rated	3,077 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hill Mead Primary School Moorland Road , SW9 8UE	2out of 4	277 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hill Mead Infant School Eaton Drive , Somerleyton Road SW9 8ND	- not rated	340 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School Knowle Close , Brixton SW9 0TQ	3out of 4	606 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Effra Primary School 37 Effra Parade , Brixton SW2 1PL	- not rated	633 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School 85 Angell Road , Brixton SW9 7HH	3out of 4	713 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN	- not rated	550 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS	- not rated	965 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS	3out of 4	968 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA	- not rated	1,461 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL	- not rated	1,508 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS	- not rated	965 yd	Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX	- not rated	1,554 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL	- not rated	2,322 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN	- not rated	3,182 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY	- not rated	4,050 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD	- not rated	1,540 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB	3out of 4	3,641 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG	3out of 4	4,312 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thomas Francis School 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP	- not rated	315 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Francis School 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP	- not rated	315 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Thomas Francis Independent School 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP	- not rated	315 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Francis Academy 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP	- not rated	315 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Olive School Somerleyton Road , Brixton SW9 8ND	- not rated	340 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Laundry At Walton Lodge	374 Coldharbour Lane, London	32 yd
The Tapas Room	Unit 53 Brixton Village, London	74 yd
Champagne & Fromage	10 - 11 Granville Arcade, Coldharbour Lane	75 yd
Senzala Creperie	Unit 41-42, Granville Arcade	75 yd
Etta's Seafood Kitchen	85 - 86 Granville Arcade, Coldharbour Lane	75 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taproom	43 - 44 Granville Arcade, Coldharbour Lane	75 yd
Dogstar	The Dog Star, 389 Coldharbour Lane	133 yd
Freight Line	S11 To S12, Pop Brixton	172 yd
Prince Albert	The Prince Albert, 418 Coldharbour Lane	174 yd
BrewDog	419-423 Coldharbour Lane, London	207 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
House Of Momo	Unit 71, Granville Arcade	74 yd
Oowee Vegan	Unit 91, Granville Arcade	75 yd
Honest Burgers	Unit 12, Granville Arcade	75 yd
Light Of Africa	Unit 55, Granville Arcade	75 yd
Love Churros	Pop Brixton, 49 Brixton Station Road	170 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pret A Manger	417 Brixton Road, London	279 yd
Sainsbury's	425 Brixton Road, London	279 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	441 - 447 Brixton Road, London	279 yd
Sainsbury's	379 Brixton Road, London	344 yd
Marks & Spencer	446 - 450 Brixton Road, London	377 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	241 yd
Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road		385 yd
Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD	health and fitness suite	425 yd
Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, tennis courts	498 yd
Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	589 yd
Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	893 yd
Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close		899 yd
Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,091 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	199.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	900 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	900 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	126.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	900 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SW9 8GA