Pope'S Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 8JH 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 2018-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pope's Road, London, SW9 8JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 8PS, SW9 8PQ, SW9 8GH, SW9 8HX, SW9 8JL, SW9 8JW, SW9 8GF, SW9 8JR, SW9 8JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW9 8JH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 47.8% | 48.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 52.2% | 51.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 8JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.8% 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 | 78.3% | 79.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 41.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.6% | 12.5% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -31.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (93%) 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 | 52.2% | 61.8% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 31.2% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 8% | 5% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 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.
In the area around SW9 8JH this area, 7.5% 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 69.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 7.5% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 13% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 63% | 69.4% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 35.6% |
| Other | 11.9% | 2.5% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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 | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 7.3% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 74.4% | 66.3% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 8.9% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, 59.3% 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 | 61.4% | 59.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| European Union | 15.2% | 13.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 1.7% | -5.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 14.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 12.8% |
| Oceania | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.5% | 59.3% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 13% | 4.8% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 13.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 7.6% | -7.8% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 7% | 0.4% | 6.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pope'S Road was 2888.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1817.9% higher than the Brixton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pope'S Road has the highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brixton North and the 3rd highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 879.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Pope'S Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £11,750,000 | 2017-06-30 | £11,479,208 |
SW9 8JH 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 | 257 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 62 |
| Information and communication | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 37 |
| Other | 34 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Knowle Close , Brixton SW9 0TQ | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Primary School Stockwell Road , SW9 9TG | 2out of 4 | 493 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Mead Primary School Moorland Road , SW9 8UE | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community 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 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Hayter Road , Brixton SW2 5AP | 4out of 4 | 737 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 | 811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 945 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,751 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 | 1,473 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,034 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,966 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 | 3,741 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,275 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 | 585 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,557 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 | 1,740 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 | 1,888 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Uncles | 19 Granville Arcade, Coldharbour Lane | 51 yd | |
| Okan | Unit 39, Granville Arcade | 54 yd | |
| Mama Lan | 18 Granville Arcade, Coldharbour Lane | 54 yd | |
| Burnt Toast Cafe | Unit 88, Granville Arcade | 54 yd | |
| Kaosarn | Unit 2, Granville Arcade | 54 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taproom | 43 - 44 Granville Arcade, Coldharbour Lane | 54 yd | |
| Freight Line | S11 To S12, Pop Brixton | 68 yd | |
| Prince Albert | The Prince Albert, 418 Coldharbour Lane | 144 yd | |
| Dogstar | The Dog Star, 389 Coldharbour Lane | 154 yd | |
| The Craft Beer Co | 11-13 Brixton Station Road, London | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oowee Vegan | Unit 91, Granville Arcade | 54 yd | |
| Honest Burgers | Unit 12, Granville Arcade | 54 yd | |
| Light Of Africa | Unit 55, Granville Arcade | 54 yd | |
| Love Churros | Pop Brixton, 49 Brixton Station Road | 61 yd | |
| House Of Momo | Unit 71, Granville Arcade | 64 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 425 Brixton Road, London | 172 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 441 - 447 Brixton Road, London | 172 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 417 Brixton Road, London | 172 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 379 Brixton Road, London | 223 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 446 - 450 Brixton Road, London | 254 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 | 120 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 297 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 380 yd |
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close | 773 yd | |
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 912 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.