14 important facts

Area insights about Handforth Road, London, SW9 0LP

Locals say

7.2Good area

Local architecture / Beauty
7.3
Green spaces
8.9
Prosperity
6.7
Safety
6.6
High street / Retail amenities
6.2
Transport links
8.8
Local community
5.9
Schools
n/a
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Highlights from resident reviews

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  • "Great transport links with the northern line"
  • "Nice park and green spaces available"
  • "Brixton Road can be noisy at night"
  • "Great transport links"
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Data says

Income

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Wealthy area 7/10

Borders with low-income areas

Average deprivation

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Deprivation level 5/10

Larger area (Oval) contains significant amount of deprived areas

Low crime rate 3/10

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Main ethnic group
White British 52%
Relatively significant presence
Other White
Main religion
No Religion 66%
Main age band
Aged 20 to 39 78%
Main household type
Extended families or unrelated people 44%
Immediate area
Average for London

Professional occupations

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Noise

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Potential noise issues

Air quality

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Air quality doesn’t meet EU standards

Flood risk

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Flood risk is identified

Transport

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Good connectivity to public transport 8/9

Transport stations 6 stations within 1 mile

Amenities within 0.5 miles

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Food stores 10+

  • Tesco 0.2 miles supermarket
  • Tesco 0.3 miles supermarket
  • The Co-operative Group Food 0.5 miles supermarket
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Schools

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Classification

Central and City (Smaller area)

These high density central neighbourhoods are characterised by high levels of residential turnover. Few children are in evidence. Few individuals experience live with disability, with many in full-time employment or study. Levels of separation or divorce are low relative to the Supergroup average. The workforce is well-educated but not in the top flight of managerial occupations. Levels of affiliation to non-Christian religions are high.

Central Connected Professionals and Managers (Wider area)

These Central London neighbourhoods are home for a blend of young, educated professionals from diverse backgrounds. Residents are of prime working age and typically live in privately rented flats, some of them crowded.

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

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