Binfield Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 6SY is located in the Stockwell West & Larkhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Binfield Road, London, SW4 6SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1UQ, SW4 6SX, SW9 0QD, SW8 1UH, SW4 6SZ, SW4 6SU, SW8 1HH, SW8 1HJ, SW8 1HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW4 6SY is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 46.9% | 46.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 53.1% | 53.4% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 6SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.2% 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 | 63.6% | 67.2% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 29.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 21% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -23.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 49.3% | 50.7% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 35% | 36.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 8.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 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.
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 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 15.4% | 6.7% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 6.2% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13.1% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.9% | 56% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 12% | 3.5% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 10.5% | 13.1% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 10.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 67.8% | 55.6% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -25.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 52.3% 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 | 55.6% | 52.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| European Union | 23.4% | 22.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 9.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 8.4% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.2% | 52.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| 10+ Years | 10.5% | 24.1% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 11.9% | 7.0% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 4.7% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 6.4% | -15.3% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 7.7% | 0.5% | 7.2% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Binfield Road was 81.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% higher than the Stockwell East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Binfield Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stockwell East and the 290th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.

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 21 Erica Court Binfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2022-03-15 | £362,538 |
| Flat 17 Erica Court Binfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-01-11 | £375,792 |
| Flat 20 Erica Court Binfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £326,250 | 2017-12-11 | £329,973 |
| Flat 4 Erica Court Binfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2013-01-29 | £382,200 |
| Flat 32 Erica Court Binfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2007-09-26 | £369,175 |
SW4 6SY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,752 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 | 2,252 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 | 2,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,789 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 | 266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 559 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 | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Kay Road , SW9 9DE | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 368 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,879 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 | 2,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,275 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 | 2,667 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,081 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 | 3,637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,028 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 | 971 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Preparatory School 149 Battersea Park Road , SW8 4BX | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,897 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste More | Shop, 352 South Lambeth Road | 29 yd | |
| Jack's Coffee & Gelato | Shop, 350 South Lambeth Road | 29 yd | |
| Stockwell Bus Garage Canteen | Stockwell Bus Garage, Binfield Road | 93 yd | |
| O Barros | 238 Clapham Road, London | 147 yd | |
| Ibex Venue Hire \& Cafe | Rear Part 1, 211 Clapham Road | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | 2A Stockwell Road, London | 195 yd | |
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 380 yd | |
| Cavendish Arms | The Cavendish Arms, Hartington Road | 512 yd | |
| Priory Arms | The Priory Arms Public House, 83 Lansdowne Way | 530 yd | |
| Mawbey Arms | Mawbey Arms Public House, 7 Mawbey Street | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters Corner | 346 South Lambeth Road, London | 83 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 13 Lansdowne Way, London | 158 yd | |
| SW9 Coffee | The Swan, 2A Stockwell Road | 195 yd | |
| T-Town | 292 Clapham Road, London | 337 yd | |
| Costa | Stockwell Underground Station, 254-256 Clapham Road | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2A - 2D Binfield Road, London | 110 yd | |
| Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London | 193 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 337 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 337 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 477 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Platanos College STOCKWELL PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 210 yd |
| Stockwell Park School (Closed) Stockwell Park Road | swimming pool | 240 yd |
| Ymca (Lambeth) (Closed) King Georges House 40-46 King Georges House 40-46 Stockwell Road | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 450 yd |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 505 yd |
| Durand Academy (Junior School) Hackford Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Larkhall Park PRIORY MEWS | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 605 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 748 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.