Launcelot Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE1 7AD is located in the Waterloo & South Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Launcelot Street, London, SE1 7AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 7FL, SE1 7AE, SE1 7RJ, SE1 7RG, SE1 7AB, SE1 7AJ, SE1 7AL, SE1 7AN, SE1 7UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 7AD, 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 | 47% | 54.1% | 7.1% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 53% | 45.9% | -7.1% | 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 SE1 7AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.9% 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 | 57.4% | 62.9% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 25.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 23.1% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 46.2% | 53.9% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 32.5% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 9.2% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 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 53.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 15.3% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 6.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 6.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 13.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 53.2% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 19.4% |
| Other | 11% | 2.7% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.4% 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 | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 8.4% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 7.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 1.9% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 15.1% | 24.5% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 22.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 49.6% | 38.4% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -43.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 52.6% 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 | 59.3% | 52.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 13.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 11.4% | 15% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 12% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.3% | 52.6% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 25.6% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 5.2% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 9.5% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Launcelot Street was 396.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 219.1% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Launcelot Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Kennington and the 74th highest crime rate of 768 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% 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 83 Launcelot Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-11-03 | £383,578 |
| 4 83 Launcelot Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-03-15 | £316,054 |
| 4 83 Launcelot Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2003-09-05 | £395,490 |
| 3 83 Launcelot Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2003-01-08 | £356,172 |
| 4 83 Launcelot Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2002-10-18 | £410,813 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 7AD 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 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johanna Primary School Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | - not rated | 112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank Primary Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 112 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | - not rated | 570 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 335 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 739 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 440 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 603 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 | 722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,772 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 | 1,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,212 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 265 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Sitatunga Shell Gabon , C/O Hrrl/118 SE1 7NA | - not rated | 389 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kristiansund School A/S Norske Shell , C/O Hrrl/118 SE1 7NA | - not rated | 389 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| King's College London James Clark Maxwell Building , 57 Waterloo Road SE1 8WA | - not rated | 483 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Schiller International School Royal Waterloo House , 51-55 Waterloo Road SE1 8TX | - not rated | 518 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen River | 29 Lower Marsh, London | 46 yd | |
| Little Bread Pedlar | 20 Lower Marsh, London | 50 yd | |
| Enough To Feed An Elephant | 17 Lower Marsh, London | 68 yd | |
| Cafe Del Marsh | 44 Lower Marsh, London | 72 yd | |
| Greensmiths | 27 Lower Marsh, London | 72 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaulty Towers Public House | Vaulty Towers, 34 Lower Marsh | 72 yd | |
| The Walrus | The Walrus Social, 172 Westminster Bridge Road | 167 yd | |
| The Horse And Stables | 122 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 175 yd | |
| The Duke Of Sussex | 23 Baylis Road, London | 192 yd | |
| The New Crown & Cushion | The New Crown And Cushion Public House, 133-135 Westminster Bridge Road | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daddy's Japan Soul Food | 83A Launcelot Street, London | 2 yd | |
| Greggs | 93-94 Lower Marsh, London | 98 yd | |
| Chicken Valley | Ground Floor, 79 Lower Marsh | 98 yd | |
| Pizza Pilgrims | 82 Lower Marsh, London | 153 yd | |
| CheeMc | 55 Baylis Road, London | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 112-113 Lower Marsh, London | 96 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 1 Lower Marsh, London | 131 yd | |
| Tesco | 100 Baylis Road, London | 177 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 107 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 248 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Main Store ( Opp Plat 6\&7) | The Concourse, Waterloo Station | 260 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Waterloo) WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 166 yd |
| Park Plaza County Hall London ADDINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 250 yd |
| Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 315 yd |
| Church.Co.Uk KENNINGTON ROAD | 350 yd | |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Archbishops Park Carlisle Lane | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 455 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London County Hall Club & Spa) COUNTY HALL COUNTY HALL WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 500 yd |
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (Waterloo) KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Dunhill Fitness Centre WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 650 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.