Coldharbour Lane is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 8RU is located in the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction 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 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 8SA, SE24 0HJ, SW9 7EU, SW9 8SD, SW9 8RR, SW9 7DT, SE24 0JA, SW9 8RZ, SW9 7XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW9 8RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 53.4% | 54.1% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 46.6% | 45.9% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 8RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.3% 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 | 62.8% | 70.3% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 32.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.8% | 23.3% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 9.1% | 1.5% | -7.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 2% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (95.9%) 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 | 60.9% | 62.6% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 33.3% | 5.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 3.6% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8RU this area, 9.8% 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 71.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 9.8% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 11.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 71.1% | 28.2% | 33.8% | 37.3% |
| Other | 20.8% | 2.9% | -17.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 32.3% | 3.2% | -29.1% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 0.5% | -4.9% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 0.9% | -4.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 37.8% | 64.9% | 27.1% | 81.4% | -16.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 14.9% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 13.3% |
In this area, 54.2% 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 | 38.8% | 54.2% | 15.4% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 20.7% | 17.6% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 22.1% | 3.5% | -18.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 10.6% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.2% | 11.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 36.4% | 55.4% | 19.0% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| 10+ Years | 11.9% | 19.4% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.9% | 9.5% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 20.7% | 8.6% | -12.1% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 7.2% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 7.2% | 0.4% | 6.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coldharbour Lane was 141.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.4% higher than the Brixton Rush Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coldharbour Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Brixton Rush Common and the 270th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219 - 223 Coldharbour Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,625,000 | 2022-04-01 | £1,605,243 |
| 215 - 217 Coldharbour Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £78,750 | 2019-07-24 | £80,064 |
| Flat 1 215 Coldharbour Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2019-05-31 | £496,915 |
| Flat 5 215 Coldharbour Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2019-01-25 | £545,671 |
| Flat 8 215 Coldharbour Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2018-07-03 | £645,963 |
SW9 8RU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School 85 Angell Road , Brixton SW9 7HH | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Herne Hill Road , SE24 0AY | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Mead Primary School Moorland Road , SW9 8UE | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Knowle Close , Brixton SW9 0TQ | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,269 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,689 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,208 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 620 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 923 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 | 1,069 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.A.F.E. | 209A Coldharbour Lane, London | 3 yd | |
| Night And Day Cafe | 214 Coldharbour Lane, London | 49 yd | |
| The Blue Turtle | 210 Coldharbour Lane, London | 70 yd | |
| The Travel Cafe | 228 Coldharbour Lane, London | 74 yd | |
| Nati Cafe | 204 Coldharbour Lane, London | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton Domino & Social Club | 297 - 299 Coldharbour Lane, London | 351 yd | |
| South West Saloon | S11, Pop Brixton | 523 yd | |
| Specialist Cellar | S15, Pop Brixton | 523 yd | |
| Brixton Brew Bar | S06, Pop Brixton | 523 yd | |
| The Shrub & Shutter | 336 Coldharbour Lane, London | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dutchie, Lucky Crabs, Mac N Cheese, Ministry Of Chicken | 1D Hinton Road, London | 26 yd | |
| Bagel Belly | 1H Hinton Road, London | 40 yd | |
| Zest Of India | Business, 218 Coldharbour Lane | 70 yd | |
| Wang Fa | 208 Coldharbour Lane, London | 70 yd | |
| Jerk Island Caribbean | 206 Coldharbour Lane, London | 70 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | 201 Coldharbour Lane, London | 121 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 Coldharbour Lane, London | 300 yd | |
| Tesco | 128 Herne Hill Road, London | 569 yd | |
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 578 yd | |
| Tesco | 330 Brixton Road, London | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 615 yd | |
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 639 yd |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 757 yd | |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 764 yd |
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 843 yd |
| Temple Bowling And Social Club 1A 1A SUNSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 872 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 970 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 19.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 19.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.