Hillmead Drive is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 8QE 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 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillmead Drive, London, SW9 8QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 8UF, SW9 8UB, SW9 8QF, SW9 8UA, SW9 8TA, SW9 8QT, SW9 8TX, SW9 8QP, SW9 8TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW9 8QE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population 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 | 50.5% | 56.2% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 43.8% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 8QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.4% 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 | 54% | 64.4% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 26.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 18.9% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -25.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 6.8% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 54.1% | 50.4% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 29% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 13.1% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 16.1% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 8.4% | -11.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14.7% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 41.5% | 19.6% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 12.4% | 2.3% | -10.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.6% 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% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 35.5% | 33.5% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 31.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 24.5% | 27.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 26.3% |
| Other Black | 8.6% | 7.6% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 7.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 0.2% | -3.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 17.3% | 12.6% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -68.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 61.8% 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 | 52.8% | 61.8% | 9.0% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 20.7% | 18.3% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 15.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 14.2% | 9.6% | -4.6% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.5% | 62% | 10.5% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 31.2% | 28.3% | 9.8% | 21.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 3.2% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.4% | 1.3% | -31.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.5% | 37.2% | -20.7% |
| Christian | 66.1% | 46.2% | 19.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillmead Drive was 58.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hillmead Drive has the 34th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 194th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Hillmead Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-05-10 | £254,739 |
| 7 Hillmead Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2014-02-28 | £200,847 |
| 8 Hillmead Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2014-02-11 | £286,017 |
| 5 Hillmead Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2013-04-25 | £230,882 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW9 8QE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Part-Time Employee | 66 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Other | 30 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,927 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 | 51 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jessop Primary School Lowden Road , Herne Hill SE24 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 560 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 | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Knowle Close , Brixton SW9 0TQ | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Herne Hill Road , SE24 0AY | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 329 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 1,101 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,753 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,150 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 | 3,647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,124 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 | 1,414 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 | 1,588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banh Banh Vietnamese Kitchen | 326 Coldharbour Lane, London | 229 yd | |
| Mamma Dough | 354 Coldharbour Lane, London | 237 yd | |
| Caya | Ground Floor, 344 Coldharbour Lane | 237 yd | |
| Okan Ramen \& Soba | 338 Coldharbour Lane, London | 237 yd | |
| Enish Brixton | 330A Coldharbour Lane, London | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shrub & Shutter | 336 Coldharbour Lane, London | 237 yd | |
| Brixton Domino & Social Club | 297 - 299 Coldharbour Lane, London | 258 yd | |
| South West Saloon | S11, Pop Brixton | 322 yd | |
| Specialist Cellar | S15, Pop Brixton | 322 yd | |
| Brixton Brew Bar | S06, Pop Brixton | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Living Platform | Southwyck House, Moorland Road | 160 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Ground Floor, 328 Coldharbour Lane | 231 yd | |
| Jimmy's Plaice | Shop, 350 Coldharbour Lane | 237 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 332 Coldharbour Lane, London | 237 yd | |
| Jollof House Kitchen | S18, Pop Brixton | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 246 Coldharbour Lane, London | 317 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 417 Brixton Road, London | 637 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 425 Brixton Road, London | 637 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 441 - 447 Brixton Road, London | 637 yd | |
| Tesco | 128 Herne Hill Road, London | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 654 yd | |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 857 yd |
| Temple Bowling And Social Club 1A 1A SUNSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 944 yd |
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,009 yd |
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,036 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.