Atlantic Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 8PX 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Atlantic Road, London, SW9 8PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 8PN, SW2 1EH, SW9 8PU, SW9 8PH, SW2 1EA, SW9 8PY, SW2 1ER, SW2 1EW, SW9 8QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW9 8PX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 45.8% | 54.7% | 8.9% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 54.2% | 45.3% | -8.9% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 8PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.8% 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 | 68.6% | 73.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 35.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 16.3% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -27.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (88.1%) 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% | 57.5% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 30.6% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 8PX this area, 9.7% 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 64.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 9.7% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.9% | 64.8% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.7% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.2% 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 | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 11.3% | 10.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.3% | 12.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 11.3% |
| Other Black | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 59.8% | 53.2% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -28.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 72.8% | 67.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 10.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 9.9% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 67.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 19.8% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 2% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Atlantic Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brixton Acre Lane average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 84 Atlantic Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-06-20 | £240,769 |
| 70 Atlantic Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,640,000 | 2018-07-09 | £4,510,311 |
| 86 Atlantic Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £4,640,000 | 2018-07-09 | £5,145,140 |
| 76 Atlantic Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,640,000 | 2018-07-09 | £4,510,311 |
| 82 Atlantic Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,640,000 | 2018-07-09 | £4,510,311 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 3,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Mead Infant School Eaton Drive , Somerleyton Road SW9 8ND | - not rated | 211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Mead Primary School Moorland Road , SW9 8UE | 2out of 4 | 332 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Primary School 37 Effra Parade , Brixton SW2 1PL | - not rated | 445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5EF | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jessop Primary School Lowden Road , Herne Hill SE24 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 749 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 | - not rated | 541 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 811 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 811 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive School Somerleyton Road , Brixton SW9 8ND | - not rated | 211 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis School 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP | - not rated | 433 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis School 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP | - not rated | 433 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Francis Independent School 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP | - not rated | 433 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis Academy 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP | - not rated | 433 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parissi | 76 Atlantic Road, London | 2 yd | |
| Ichiban Sushi | 58A Atlantic Road, London | 65 yd | |
| Lounge Bar | 56 - 58 Atlantic Road, London | 65 yd | |
| Black & White Cafe | 75 Atlantic Road, London | 69 yd | |
| Courtesan | 69 - 73 Atlantic Road, London | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogstar | The Dog Star, 389 Coldharbour Lane | 142 yd | |
| BrewDog | 419-423 Coldharbour Lane, London | 186 yd | |
| Prince Albert | The Prince Albert, 418 Coldharbour Lane | 197 yd | |
| Market House | 443 - 445 Coldharbour Lane, London | 214 yd | |
| Effra Hall Tavern | 38A Kellett Road, London | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Shop BXTN Ltd | 378 Coldharbour Lane, London | 197 yd | |
| Happy Dumplings | 28 - 30 Market Row, London | 200 yd | |
| House Of Momo | Unit 71, Granville Arcade | 221 yd | |
| Oowee Vegan | Unit 91, Granville Arcade | 236 yd | |
| Honest Burgers | Unit 12, Granville Arcade | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 417 Brixton Road, London | 352 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 425 Brixton Road, London | 352 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 441 - 447 Brixton Road, London | 352 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 446 - 450 Brixton Road, London | 470 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 379 Brixton Road, London | 500 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 | 400 yd |
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 562 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 574 yd | |
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 985 yd |
| Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close | 1,022 yd | |
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,069 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.