Harleyford Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 5AY is located in the Vauxhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harleyford Road, London, SE11 5AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1TD, SE11 5AA, SW8 1TF, SE11 5AX, SE11 5JA, SW8 1TA, SW8 1TE, SW8 1TQ, SW8 1TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE11 5AY is primarily male, with 62.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.6% | 37.7% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -13.3% |
| Male | 57.4% | 62.3% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 13.3% |
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 SE11 5AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.8% 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 | 57.6% | 68.8% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 30.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 13.8% | -14.0% | 44.2% | -30.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 51.9% | 61.6% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 13.2% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 29.5% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 6.2% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 SE11 5AY this area, 7.9% 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 67.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 7.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 2.2% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -11.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 8.6% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.4% | 67.6% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 33.8% |
| Other | 13.3% | 3.6% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 4% | -3.9% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 64.9% | 68.5% | 3.6% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 8.1% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 59.5% | 56.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 19.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.7% | 17.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 15.8% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57% | 56.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 23.8% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 10.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 4.1% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.4% | 4.8% | -18.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 7.5% | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 4.8% | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harleyford Road was 404.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 203.7% higher than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Harleyford Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Oval and the 70th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52B Harleyford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2025-06-27 | £701,273 |
| 54B Harleyford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-07 | £401,259 |
| Flat 2 48 Harleyford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-03-15 | £484,296 |
| 56A Harleyford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-01-07 | £451,578 |
| Flat 2 60A Harleyford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2020-07-23 | £714,855 |
SE11 5AY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 842 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 | 979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 3out of 4 | 159 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall Primary School Vauxhall Street , SE11 5LG | 4out of 4 | 489 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism Wyvil Road , SW8 2TJ | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 294 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,547 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 | 2,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnington Cafe | 11 Vauxhall Grove, London | 36 yd | |
| Jihwaja | 353A Kennington Lane, London | 133 yd | |
| Kennington Lane Cafe | 383 Kennington Lane, London | 133 yd | |
| ILIL OF VAUXHLL | 351 Kennington Lane, London | 133 yd | |
| Lebanese 1 | 381 Kennington Lane, London | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive | Beehive Public House, 51 Durham Street | 76 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak Public House, 355 Kennington Lane | 133 yd | |
| Eagle London South Central | The Duke Of Cambridge Public House, 349 Kennington Lane | 133 yd | |
| The Royal Vauxhall Tavern | Royal Vauxhall Tavern Public House, 372 Kennington Lane | 169 yd | |
| Mother Kelly's | Arch 76 Albert Embankment, London | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Vauxhall | 348 Kennington Lane, London | 159 yd | |
| Roosters Spot | 320 Kennington Lane, London | 169 yd | |
| Lucky Fish Bar | 338 Kennington Lane, London | 169 yd | |
| Broast Chaser | 324 Kennington Lane, London | 169 yd | |
| Costa | Vauxhall Railway Station, South Lambeth Road | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 292 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 325 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 515 yd | |
| Tesco | Block F, St George Wharf, London, London | 574 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 210 yd |
| Paris Gymnasium (Closed) 73-74 73-74 Goding Street | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 374 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| The Gym (London Vauxhall) 6a 6a St. George Wharf | health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 621 yd | |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 623 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 14.3% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.