Plantation Close is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 8AY is located in the Brixton Acre Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 2004-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plantation Close, London, SW4 8AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 8DY, SW2 5DJ, SW4 8EA, SW2 5DD, SW2 5EB, SW4 8BQ, SW2 5EF, SW2 5QF, SW4 8DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW4 8AY is primarily male, with 54.1% 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 | 45.6% | 45.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 54.4% | 54.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 8AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.2% 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 | 67.3% | 74.2% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 36.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 15.6% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -28.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (93.8%) 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 | 67.7% | 65.1% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 16.7% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 28.7% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 8AY this area, 1.4% 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 83.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -12.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.5% | 83.7% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 49.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% 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% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 75.1% | 78.3% | 3.2% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 69.2% | 68.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 13% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 8.5% | 3.7% | -4.8% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.7% | 68.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 17% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 4.4% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plantation Close was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.3% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plantation Close has the 30th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% 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 8 Stevenson House Plantation Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2024-11-05 | £353,000 |
| Flat 6 Stevenson House Plantation Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2023-09-18 | £355,240 |
| Flat 11 Stevenson House Plantation Close, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,873,945 | 2022-11-09 | £1,784,274 |
| Flat 1 Stevenson House Plantation Close, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,873,945 | 2022-11-09 | £1,784,274 |
| Flat 6 Stevenson House Plantation Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2018-03-15 | £163,509 |
SW4 8AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 313 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 78 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 54 |
| Information and communication | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Other | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,314 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 | 1,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Avenue School Kings Avenue , SW4 8BQ | 2out of 4 | 102 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 172 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Crescent Lane , Clapham SW4 9QJ | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 425 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 804 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 136 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 5,029 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 2,959 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 300 yd | |
| Knife | 160 Clapham Park Road, London | 498 yd | |
| Madelina | Ground Floor, 105 Acre Lane | 505 yd | |
| Selina Cafe | Shop, 103 Acre Lane | 510 yd | |
| Danias Cafe | 2 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 311 yd | |
| Hope \& Anchor | 123 Acre Lane, London | 452 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 484 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | The Coach And Horses, 173 - 175 Clapham Park Road | 536 yd | |
| The King & Co. | The Kings Head, 100 Clapham Park Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substation Brixton | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 300 yd | |
| True Flavour | 101 Acre Lane, London | 510 yd | |
| Shuga Hill | 7 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 512 yd | |
| Eat Of Eden Clapham | 6 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 514 yd | |
| En Root | 5 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 71 - 73 Acre Lane | 602 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 670 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 682 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London | 828 yd | |
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 536 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 1,036 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 | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.