Clarewood Walk is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 8TW 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 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarewood Walk, London, SW9 8TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 8TW, SW9 8QG, SW9 8GB, SW9 8PL, SW9 8GA, SW9 8PU, SW9 8TN, SW9 8PN, SW9 8QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW9 8TW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51.2% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48.8% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8TW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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 | 55% | 55.9% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 23.9% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 10.1% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 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 | 51.5% | 54.5% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 29.6% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 15.8% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 14.5% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 43.8% | 22.6% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 15.2% | 1% | -14.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.4% 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 | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 24.2% | 26.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 24.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.9% | 19.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 18.6% |
| Other Black | 12.1% | 6.2% | -5.9% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 26.5% | 27.4% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -54.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 57% 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 | 58.8% | 57% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 9.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 14.9% | 17% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 14.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.9% | 11.6% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 10.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.3% | 56.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 33.2% | 29.2% | 9.8% | 23.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 3.6% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 27% | 2.1% | -24.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 14.3% | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarewood Walk was 92.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.1% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clarewood Walk has the 48th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 349th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.2%.

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 115 Southwyck House Somerleyton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-04-21 | £349,239 |
| Flat 107 Southwyck House Somerleyton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2019-01-07 | £447,862 |
| Flat 107 Southwyck House Somerleyton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-04-26 | £338,235 |
| Flat 134 Southwyck House Clarewood Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2005-09-02 | £325,700 |
SW9 8TW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW9 8TW 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,118 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 | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Knowle Close , Brixton SW9 0TQ | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Primary School Stockwell Road , SW9 9TG | 2out of 4 | 717 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 | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Hayter Road , Brixton SW2 5AP | 4out of 4 | 757 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 | 592 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 930 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,796 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 | 1,537 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,052 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,103 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 | 3,628 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,334 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 | 813 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,330 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 | 1,629 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,789 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Dumplings | Shop, 63 Atlantic Road | 110 yd | |
| Black & White Cafe | 75 Atlantic Road, London | 112 yd | |
| Courtesan | 69 - 73 Atlantic Road, London | 112 yd | |
| The Laundry At Walton Lodge | 374 Coldharbour Lane, London | 124 yd | |
| Ichiban Sushi | 58A Atlantic Road, London | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taproom | 43 - 44 Granville Arcade, Coldharbour Lane | 175 yd | |
| Dogstar | The Dog Star, 389 Coldharbour Lane | 181 yd | |
| The Shrub & Shutter | 336 Coldharbour Lane, London | 190 yd | |
| Prince Albert | The Prince Albert, 418 Coldharbour Lane | 239 yd | |
| South West Saloon | S11, Pop Brixton | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Of Momo | Unit 71, Granville Arcade | 170 yd | |
| Oowee Vegan | Unit 91, Granville Arcade | 175 yd | |
| Honest Burgers | Unit 12, Granville Arcade | 175 yd | |
| Light Of Africa | Unit 55, Granville Arcade | 175 yd | |
| Healthy Living Platform | Southwyck House, Moorland Road | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 417 Brixton Road, London | 369 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 425 Brixton Road, London | 369 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 441 - 447 Brixton Road, London | 369 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 Coldharbour Lane, London | 437 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 379 Brixton Road, London | 445 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 | 342 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 474 yd | |
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 590 yd |
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close | 1,000 yd | |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,006 yd |
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,080 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 | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.