Hercules Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE1 7DA 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 Hercules Road, London, SE1 7DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 7BZ, SE1 7DD, SE1 7BY, SE1 7ED, SE1 7DF, SE1 7EF, SE1 7BU, SE1 7EA, SE1 7DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 7DA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 44% | 53.1% | 9.1% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 56% | 46.9% | -9.1% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 7DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% 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 | 58% | 57.6% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 21.7% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 9.7% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 55.7% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 29.2% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 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 | 11.5% | 15.7% | 4.2% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 12.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 16.7% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 42.6% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 12.6% | 2.8% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.4% 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 | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 9.2% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 9.9% | 6.0% | 1.0% | 8.9% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 64.3% | 45.4% | -18.9% | 81.4% | -36.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 59.2% 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 | 70% | 59.2% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 16.2% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 9.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 5.5% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.6% | 58.8% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 24.8% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 5.5% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 7% | 0.5% | 6.5% |
| Spain | 6.6% | 0.4% | 6.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hercules Road was 170.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Hercules Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Kennington and the 210th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 53 Colwyn House Hercules Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-07-12 | £376,971 |
| Flat 58 Colwyn House Hercules Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2016-07-22 | £390,061 |
| Flat 51 Colwyn House Hercules Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2008-10-29 | £367,580 |
| Flat 63 Colwyn House Hercules Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2003-02-17 | £378,814 |
| Flat 58 Colwyn House Hercules Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £15,000 | 1998-12-21 | £67,716 |
SE1 7DA 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 SE1 7DA 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,879 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 | 2,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk , SE11 6DS | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Johanna Primary School Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | - not rated | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank Primary Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | - not rated | 571 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 246 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 573 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 158 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 | 257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,249 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 | 1,737 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,144 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 | 457 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelina Hospital School Westminster Bridge Road , St Thomas' Hospital SE1 7EH | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelley School Oakden Street , Kennington SE11 4UG | - not rated | 552 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 656 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools, London 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 775 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days Inn Waterloo | 54 Kennington Road, London | 117 yd | |
| Gail's | 18 - 20 Kennington Road, London | 144 yd | |
| Cafe Ishaq | 48 Kennington Road, London | 144 yd | |
| Seveni | 82 Kennington Road, London | 156 yd | |
| I'Klectik | 20 Carlisle Lane, London | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pineapple | The Pineapple Public House, 53 Hercules Road | 52 yd | |
| The Steam Engine | 41 - 42 Cosser Street, London | 97 yd | |
| The Three Stags | 67 - 69 Kennington Road, London | 179 yd | |
| The New Crown & Cushion | The New Crown And Cushion Public House, 133-135 Westminster Bridge Road | 279 yd | |
| The Horse And Stables | 122 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | Unit 2, Arch 187, Hercules Road, London | 94 yd | |
| Taster | Unit 6, Arch 187, Hercules Road, London | 94 yd | |
| Tasty Korea | Unit 5, Arch 187, Hercules Road, London | 94 yd | |
| Mimo Pastry | Unit 3, Arch 187, Hercules Road, London | 94 yd | |
| Shaxian Delicacies | Unit 1, Arch 187, Hercules Road, London | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 107 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 271 yd | |
| Tesco | 100 Baylis Road, London | 376 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 1 Lower Marsh, London | 398 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 112-113 Lower Marsh, London | 452 yd | |
| M\& S Simply Food \& Cafe | North Wing, St Thomas' Hospital | 471 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church.Co.Uk KENNINGTON ROAD | 216 yd | |
| Archbishops Park Carlisle Lane | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 223 yd |
| Archbishop Davidsons Institute Youth & Community Centre Youth & Community Centre Lambeth Road | 351 yd | |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 376 yd |
| Dunhill Fitness Centre WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 465 yd |
| Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 532 yd |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 554 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 573 yd | |
| Park Plaza County Hall London ADDINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.