Paradise Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 6AN is located in the Stockwell West & Larkhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 2008-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paradise Road, London, SW4 6AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 6QJ, SW4 6QH, SW4 6RS, SW4 6SB, SW4 6RT, SW4 6RU, SW4 6RR, SW4 6QQ, SW4 6QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW4 6AN is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 49.3% | 46.4% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 53.6% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 SW4 6AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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 | 50.9% | 57.7% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 24.3% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 2.3% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.4% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 47.2% | 50.2% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 31.9% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 22.3% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 7% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 10.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 11.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 42.9% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 20.1% | 2% | -18.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.6% 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 | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 25.4% | 18.9% | -6.5% | 2.5% | 16.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 2.9% | -4.6% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 45.3% | 43.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -37.8% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 12.2% | 9.9% | 1.6% | 10.6% |
In this area, just 47.7% 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 | 50.9% | 47.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -35.5% |
| European Union | 18.3% | 16.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 14.8% | 13.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.7% | 16.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 15.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 40.4% 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 | 47.9% | 47.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 40.4% | 35.7% | 9.8% | 30.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 2.9% | -6.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.9% | 2.9% | -29.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 4.8% | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paradise Road was 95.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% higher than the Stockwell East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Paradise Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Stockwell East and the 337th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% 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 28 Coade Court, 2 Paradise Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2017-10-13 | £139,287 |
| Flat 14 Coade Court, 2 Paradise Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-10-06 | £189,506 |
| Flat 26 Coade Court, 2 Paradise Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2017-09-29 | £357,381 |
| Flat 18 Coade Court, 2 Paradise Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-04-07 | £116,405 |
| Flat 13 Coade Court, 2 Paradise Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2015-03-27 | £84,240 |
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Other | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,309 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 | 2,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Edwards Primary School Studley Road , Stockwell SW4 6RP | 3out of 4 | 51 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkhall Primary Campus Smedley Street , Clapham SW4 6PH | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hall Junior School and Centre for Pupils With Autism Smedley Street , SW4 6PH | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Kay Road , Stockwell SW9 9DE | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 558 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 5,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 862 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,905 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Community School At Springfield Methodist Church Wandsworth Road , South Lambeth SW8 2JU | - not rated | 535 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall College of Building and Further Education Belmore Street , SW8 2JY | - not rated | 592 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel Preparatory School 230-234 Brixton Road , SW9 6AH | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mind School Suite 9 Warwick House , Overton Road SW9 7JP | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arituculate Cafe | 87 Jeffreys Road, London | 197 yd | |
| Di Saporito | 288 Clapham Road, London | 241 yd | |
| Cantinho Do Goias | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 241 yd | |
| Leila's Corner Cafe | 294 Clapham Road, London | 241 yd | |
| Coppa Di Pasta | 296 Clapham Road, London | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | 2A Stockwell Road, London | 335 yd | |
| Priory Arms | The Priory Arms Public House, 83 Lansdowne Way | 360 yd | |
| The Surprise | The Surprise Public House, 16 Southville | 420 yd | |
| Cavendish Arms | The Cavendish Arms, Hartington Road | 492 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 348 Clapham Road, London | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-Town | 292 Clapham Road, London | 241 yd | |
| Costa | Stockwell Underground Station, 254-256 Clapham Road | 241 yd | |
| Roosters Corner | 346 South Lambeth Road, London | 325 yd | |
| SW9 Coffee | The Swan, 2A Stockwell Road | 335 yd | |
| Fabrizio 2 Go | 1 Union Road, London | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 241 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 241 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2A - 2D Binfield Road, London | 304 yd | |
| Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London | 507 yd | |
| Tesco | 214 Wandsworth Road, London | 542 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 228 yd |
| Larkhall Park PRIORY MEWS | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 327 yd |
| Ymca (Lambeth) (Closed) King Georges House 40-46 King Georges House 40-46 Stockwell Road | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Platanos College STOCKWELL PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Stockwell Park School (Closed) Stockwell Park Road | swimming pool | 557 yd |
| Lambeth College (Closed) Belmore Street | 590 yd | |
| Chelsea Bridge Hotel Queenstown Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Patmore Clubroom (Closed) Thessaly Road | 727 yd | |
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 786 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 | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.