Belvedere Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE1 8XX 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 Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 8YP, SE1 8YR, SE1 8YS, SE1 8YT, SE1 8YU, SE1 8YW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 8XX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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% | 52.5% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 53% | 47.5% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 8XX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.7% 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% | 75.7% | 18.3% | 37.9% | 37.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 16.7% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -27.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 4.2% | -7.5% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (96.3%) 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% | 69.4% | 23.2% | 48.4% | 21.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 26.9% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 14% | 3.8% | -10.2% | 12.7% | -8.9% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SE1 8XX this area, 0% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 82.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 0% | -22.0% | 18.2% | -18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 0% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 3.4% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 9% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 82.8% | 42.6% | 33.8% | 49.0% |
| Other | 11% | 4.8% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.2% 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% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 16.5% | 11.7% | 0.7% | 15.8% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
| Black African | 15.1% | 9.5% | -5.6% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 49.6% | 39.2% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -42.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, just 33.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 33.1% | -26.2% | 83.2% | -50.1% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 15.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 11.4% | 8.1% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 33.8% | 24.7% | 5.6% | 28.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.3% | 33.3% | -24.0% | 83.2% | -49.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 17.6% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 11.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 26.4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 24.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.3% | 76.7% | -33.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 12.2% | 0.3% | 11.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Central Asia | 3% | 0.0% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belvedere Road was 2177.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1653.4% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Belvedere Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Kennington and the 7th highest crime rate of 768 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 381.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Units 12 And 13, Festival Walk Royal Festival Hall Belvedere Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-12-06 | £455,148 |
| Unit 10, Festival Walk Royal Festival Hall Belvedere Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £17,021 | 2022-03-24 | £16,210 |
| Unit 14, Festival Walk Royal Festival Hall Belvedere Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £230,098 | 2020-09-11 | £213,306 |
| Unit 4, Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre Belvedere Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-06-03 | £252,740 |
| Unit 10, Festival Walk Royal Festival Hall Belvedere Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2017-12-21 | £780,083 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 8XX 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 | 89 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| 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 | 1,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,605 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 | 3,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank Primary Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | - not rated | 962 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 651 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 980 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,231 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 | 1,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Sitatunga Shell Gabon , C/O Hrrl/118 SE1 7NA | - not rated | 269 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 | 269 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Schiller International School Royal Waterloo House , 51-55 Waterloo Road SE1 8TX | - not rated | 288 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London James Clark Maxwell Building , 57 Waterloo Road SE1 8WA | - not rated | 318 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 602 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honest Burger | Unit 9, Royal Festival Hall | 1 yd | |
| Riverside Terrace Cafe | Royal Festival Hall, South Bank | 2 yd | |
| Strada | Unit 6, Royal Festival Hall | 2 yd | |
| Giraffe | Units 1 And 2, Royal Festival Hall | 2 yd | |
| La Gamba | Unit 3, Royal Festival Hall | 2 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Tap | Arch 147, Sutton Walk | 217 yd | |
| Royal National Theatre | South Bank, London | 298 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | The Hole In The Wall, 5 Mepham Street | 312 yd | |
| All Bar One | 1 Chicheley Street, London | 389 yd | |
| Slug \& Lettuce | The Slug And Lettuce, Chicheley Street | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Di Mama | 2 Southbank Place, London | 105 yd | |
| Costa Coffee ( Imax Cinema) | Imax Cinema, 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk | 245 yd | |
| The Pasty Shop | The Concourse, Waterloo Station | 415 yd | |
| Cafe Nero Express (2) | The Concourse, Waterloo Station | 415 yd | |
| Starbucks - Unit 14 | The Colonnade, Waterloo Station | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Main Store ( Opp Plat 6\&7) | The Concourse, Waterloo Station | 415 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) | Unit 16, The Concourse | 415 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 101 Waterloo Road, London | 630 yd | |
| Tesco | 103-107 Waterloo Road, London | 630 yd | |
| Tesco | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR EAST, WELLINGTON HOUSE, 125-130 STRAND | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (Waterloo) KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London County Hall Club & Spa) COUNTY HALL COUNTY HALL WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 389 yd |
| Park Plaza County Hall London ADDINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Corinthia Hotel London WHITEHALL PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Somerset House Somerset House Somerset House Strand | 611 yd | |
| Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Strand) SHELL MEX HOUSE SHELL MEX HOUSE STRAND | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 625 yd |
| The Gym (London Charing Cross) 18-21 18-21 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| London Nautical School STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 649 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.