Union Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 6JG is located in the Clapham Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Union Road, London, SW4 6JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 6NR, SW4 6NS, SW4 6JQ, SW9 9AL, SW4 6JW, SW4 6AS, SW4 6JP, SW4 6PP, SW4 6JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW4 6JG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 55.2% | 49.5% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 44.8% | 50.5% | 5.7% | 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 SW4 6JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% 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 | 63.2% | 60.4% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 27.6% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.2%) 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 | 61.5% | 59.7% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 31.5% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 SW4 6JG this area, 7.2% 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 76.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 3.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 4.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 6.8% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.3% | 76.4% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 42.6% |
| Other | 7% | 1.6% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 74.5% | 78.4% | 3.9% | 81.4% | -3.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 68.4% 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 | 63.5% | 68.4% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 13.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.8% | 68.1% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 16.9% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 4.1% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 4.7% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Union Road was 114.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.0% lower than the Clapham East average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Union Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Clapham East and the 353rd highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Floor Flat 47 Union Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £483,500 | 2024-02-16 | £494,662 |
| Flat 2 35 Union Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-10-28 | £536,483 |
| Ground Floor Flat 47 Union Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2020-07-06 | £631,854 |
| 41 Union Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2019-11-15 | £481,977 |
| Ground Floor Flat 47 Union Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2019-06-28 | £616,438 |
SW4 6JG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
SW4 6JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hall Primary School (Including Lark Hall Centre for Pupils with Autism) Smedley Street , Clapham SW4 6PH | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allen Edwards Primary School Studley Road , Stockwell SW4 6RP | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Kay Road , SW9 9DE | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffin Primary School Stewarts Road , SW8 4JB | 2out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapham Manor Primary School Belmont Road , Clapham SW4 0BZ | 4out of 4 | 804 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 | 4out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 1,814 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,554 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,335 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,523 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 | 4,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,553 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Preparatory School 149 Battersea Park Road , SW8 4BX | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Other independent special 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 | 333 yd | |
| Di Saporito | 288 Clapham Road, London | 438 yd | |
| Cantinho Do Goias | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 438 yd | |
| Leila's Corner Cafe | 294 Clapham Road, London | 438 yd | |
| Coppa Di Pasta | 296 Clapham Road, London | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix | 348 Clapham Road, London | 171 yd | |
| The Clapham North | 409 Clapham Road, London | 302 yd | |
| The Landor | The Landor Public House, 70 Landor Road | 498 yd | |
| Bridge Wine Bar | Arch 644, 8 Voltaire Road | 504 yd | |
| Mosquito Bar | 5 Clapham High Street, London | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys | 360 Clapham Road, London | 162 yd | |
| Fabrizio 2 Go | 1 Union Road, London | 168 yd | |
| Grill Brothers | The Phoenix, 348 Clapham Road | 176 yd | |
| T-Town | 292 Clapham Road, London | 438 yd | |
| Costa | Stockwell Underground Station, 254-256 Clapham Road | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 399 - 407 Clapham Road, London | 301 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 438 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 438 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 Clapham High Street, London | 635 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2A - 2D Binfield Road, London | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larkhall Park PRIORY MEWS | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 552 yd |
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 595 yd |
| Ymca (Lambeth) (Closed) King Georges House 40-46 King Georges House 40-46 Stockwell Road | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre (Closed) Clapham Manor Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 689 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre CLAPHAM MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 726 yd |
| Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close | 752 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Patmore Clubroom (Closed) Thessaly Road | 821 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Lambeth College (Closed) Belmore Street | 861 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 | 147.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.