Rodenhurst Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 8AB is located in the Clapham Common & Abbeville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rodenhurst Road, London, SW4 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 8AD, SW4 8HU, SW4 8HR, SW4 8HX, SW4 9PQ, SW4 9AG, SW4 8LA, SW4 9AW, SW4 9PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW4 8AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 52.9% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 47.1% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 8AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.2% 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 | 72.3% | 76.2% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 38.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.4% | 16.1% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -28.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (94.3%) 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 | 62.4% | 60.7% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 33.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -10.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
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 8AB this area, 7% 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 73.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 7.4% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.3% | 73.9% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 40.1% |
| Other | 9.6% | 2.9% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 81.5% | 76.9% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 63.4% 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 | 66.6% | 63.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 16.9% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 6.4% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.3% | 63.4% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.1% | 18.6% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 7.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 4.1% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 6.5% | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rodenhurst Road was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.3% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rodenhurst Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Lodge Rodenhurst Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2013-11-27 | £967,778 |
| 2 Woodlands Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £708,000 | 2013-09-17 | £1,059,855 |
| 3 Woodlands Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £632,500 | 2010-06-07 | £1,239,901 |
| Woodlands Lodge Rodenhurst Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2001-08-17 | £2,400,954 |
| Full-Time Employee | 171 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 48 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,645 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 | 1,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 80 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Acre Primary School King's Avenue , Clapham SW4 8BQ | - not rated | 217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Avenue , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | - not rated | 236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Avenue School Kings Avenue , SW4 8BQ | - not rated | 293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 109 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 921 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 248 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 921 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 4,357 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 | 2,673 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,826 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 5,142 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham Park School 127 Park Hill , Clapham SW4 9PA | - not rated | 82 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5DW | - not rated | 408 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family School At Larkhall 206-210 Lyham Road , SW2 5NR | - not rated | 722 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JUS Education 12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY | - not rated | 898 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixton College for Further Education 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 921 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herb | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 477 yd | |
| Knife | 160 Clapham Park Road, London | 553 yd | |
| The Clink Restaurant | H M Prison Brixton, Jebb Avenue | 620 yd | |
| Danias Cafe | 2 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 622 yd | |
| Laryn | 9 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 401 yd | |
| The King & Co. | The Kings Head, 100 Clapham Park Road | 558 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | The Coach And Horses, 173 - 175 Clapham Park Road | 604 yd | |
| Hope \& Anchor | 123 Acre Lane, London | 610 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substation Brixton | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 477 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 75 Abbeville Road, London | 595 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 207 Clapham Park Road, London | 604 yd | |
| Shuga Hill | 7 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 622 yd | |
| Eat Of Eden Clapham | 6 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London | 599 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 643 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 681 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 793 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 587 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 886 yd | |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,012 yd |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,017 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.