Irving Grove is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 9HL is located in the Stockwell East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Irving Grove, London, SW9 9HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 9ER, SW9 9JH, SW9 9HJ, SW9 9AW, SW9 9QA, SW9 9HH, SW9 9ET, SW9 0ST, SW9 9EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW9 9HL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% 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 | 54.7% | 57.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 6.7% |
| Male | 45.3% | 42.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -6.7% |
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 9HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.8% 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 | 61.5% | 64.8% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 26.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.7% | 21.1% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 50.8% | 49.1% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 30.9% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 14.6% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 17.7% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 14.2% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 12.1% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 41.8% | 21.1% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 12.9% | 2.4% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.3% 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 | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 28.4% | 28.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 25.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.9% | 16.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 15.8% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 5.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| White | 29.3% | 23.3% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -58.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 8.9% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, 57.1% 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 | 58.2% | 57.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 17.3% | 15.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 13.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.4% | 12.2% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 10.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.3% | 57.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 31.3% | 28.3% | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 3.2% | -7.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.6% | 2.4% | -24.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 6.4% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Irving Grove was 124.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.9% lower than the Brixton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Irving Grove has the 25th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Brixton North and the 324th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Irving Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2022-06-10 | £774,103 |
| 4 Irving Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2011-07-19 | £785,039 |
| 4 Irving Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2001-07-19 | £886,294 |
| 1 Irving Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £114,500 | 1998-04-30 | £711,484 |
| 4 Irving Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 1997-10-14 | £676,712 |
SW9 9HL area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% 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 9HL 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 | 117 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Unemployed | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Kay Road , Stockwell SW9 9DE | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Junior School Stockwell Road , Brixton SW9 9TG | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Primary School Stockwell Road , SW9 9TG | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Infants' School Stockwell Road , SW9 9TG | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allen Edwards Primary School Studley Road , Stockwell SW4 6RP | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 477 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,602 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,052 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 3,125 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 | 709 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,880 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,475 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 373 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel Preparatory School 230-234 Brixton Road , SW9 6AH | - not rated | 639 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mind School Suite 9 Warwick House , Overton Road SW9 7JP | - not rated | 708 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Independent School (Girls') 3-5 Gresham Road , Stockwell SW9 7PH | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Iqra Independent School 3-5 Gresham Road , Stockwell SW9 7PH | - not rated | 826 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilha Dourada E Santos Ltd | 65 Stockwell Road, London | 80 yd | |
| Sports Cafe | 73 Stockwell Road, London | 114 yd | |
| Lucy 1st No. 2 | 71 Stockwell Road, London | 114 yd | |
| Titos Peruvian Restaurant | 273A Clapham Road, London | 251 yd | |
| Volcano Cafe | 271 Clapham Road, London | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | 2A Stockwell Road, London | 309 yd | |
| Queens Head | 144 Stockwell Road, London | 352 yd | |
| The Landor | The Landor Public House, 70 Landor Road | 611 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 348 Clapham Road, London | 616 yd | |
| The Clapham North | 409 Clapham Road, London | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 59 Stockwell Road, London | 80 yd | |
| New Century | 56 Stockwell Green, London | 187 yd | |
| J.J. Chicken Express | 134 Stockwell Road, London | 208 yd | |
| SW9 Coffee | The Swan, 2A Stockwell Road | 309 yd | |
| 876 | 133 Landor Road, London | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 331 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 331 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2A - 2D Binfield Road, London | 396 yd | |
| Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London | 452 yd | |
| Tesco | 330 Brixton Road, London | 616 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Lambeth) (Closed) King Georges House 40-46 King Georges House 40-46 Stockwell Road | health and fitness suite | 59 yd |
| Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close | 320 yd | |
| Stockwell Park School (Closed) Stockwell Park Road | swimming pool | 472 yd |
| Platanos College STOCKWELL PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Durand Academy (Junior School) Hackford Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 698 yd |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 790 yd |
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 827 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 | 46.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 46.7% |
| 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 | 66 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.