Larkhall Lane is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 6RQ is located in the Stockwell West & Larkhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Larkhall Lane, London, SW4 6RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 6SR, SW4 6TJ, SW4 6TH, SW4 6SS, SW8 2EE, SW8 2EA, SW8 2EP, SW8 2EB, SW8 2ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW4 6RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 6RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.5% 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 | 59.6% | 61.5% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 23.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 24.1% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 2.7% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 59.8% | 12.1% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 22.5% | -13.1% | 33.6% | -11.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 14.4% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 11.4% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 8.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 43.3% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 14.6% | 5% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.8% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 25.1% | 28.4% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 25.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.5% | 10.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 9.6% |
| Other Black | 7% | 3.2% | -3.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 40.4% | 40.8% | 0.4% | 81.4% | -40.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 49.7% 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 | 56.6% | 49.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| European Union | 14.3% | 14.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 12.4% | 16.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.1% | 12.9% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 11.6% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.1% 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 | 54.7% | 50% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 34.1% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 24.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 4.6% | -19.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larkhall Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Stockwell East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 9 1 Larkhall Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,250 | 2022-12-05 | £126,702 |
| Flat 10 1 Larkhall Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £911,500 | 2021-05-07 | £865,348 |
| Flat 1 1 Larkhall Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2019-07-01 | £696,429 |
| Flat 3 1 Larkhall Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2017-11-27 | £648,006 |
SW4 6RQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW4 6RQ 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 | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,731 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 | 2,340 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 | 2,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,824 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 | 250 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hall Primary School (Including Lark Hall Centre for Pupils with Autism) Smedley Street , Clapham SW4 6PH | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffin Primary School Stewarts Road , SW8 4JB | 2out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 691 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,123 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,325 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 | 2,685 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,017 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 | 3,813 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,135 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 | 1,186 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Preparatory School 149 Battersea Park Road , SW8 4BX | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenida Brasil | 74 - 76 Lansdowne Way, London | 151 yd | |
| Stockwell Bus Garage Canteen | Stockwell Bus Garage, Binfield Road | 244 yd | |
| Jack's Coffee & Gelato | Shop, 350 South Lambeth Road | 313 yd | |
| Taste More | Shop, 352 South Lambeth Road | 313 yd | |
| Arituculate Cafe | 87 Jeffreys Road, London | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Arms | The Priory Arms Public House, 83 Lansdowne Way | 210 yd | |
| Cavendish Arms | The Cavendish Arms, Hartington Road | 285 yd | |
| The Surprise | The Surprise Public House, 16 Southville | 343 yd | |
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 431 yd | |
| The Swan | 2A Stockwell Road, London | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zansher FC | 355 Wandsworth Road, London | 353 yd | |
| Pollo House | 355A Wandsworth Road, London | 353 yd | |
| Noor Desserts | 355A Wandsworth Road, London | 353 yd | |
| Roosters Corner | 346 South Lambeth Road, London | 364 yd | |
| Twice As Nice | 192 Wandsworth Road, London | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2A - 2D Binfield Road, London | 363 yd | |
| Tesco | 214 Wandsworth Road, London | 393 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 421 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 421 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 495 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 137 yd |
| Larkhall Park PRIORY MEWS | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 301 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Lambeth College (Closed) Belmore Street | 457 yd | |
| Chelsea Bridge Hotel Queenstown Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 500 yd |
| Platanos College STOCKWELL PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Stockwell Park School (Closed) Stockwell Park Road | swimming pool | 561 yd |
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 587 yd |
| Ymca (Lambeth) (Closed) King Georges House 40-46 King Georges House 40-46 Stockwell Road | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Patmore Clubroom (Closed) Thessaly Road | 675 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 77 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.