Kings Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 8BF is located in the Clapham Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 2003-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Avenue, London, SW4 8BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 8LB, SW4 8EE, SW4 8BH, SW4 8LA, SW4 8EF, SW4 8EQ, SW4 8LL, SW4 8ED, SW4 8EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW4 8BF is primarily male, with 54.9% 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 | 44.7% | 45.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 55.3% | 54.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 8BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.4% 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 | 71.3% | 73.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 35.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.2% | 18.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -25.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 54.1% | 60.1% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 29.6% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 7.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8BF this area, 5.9% 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 71.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 3.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 7.6% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 7.6% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.4% | 71.3% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 37.5% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.9% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.1% 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 | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 6.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 72.9% | 67.1% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -14.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 66.2% | 60.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 12% | 13.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 10.6% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 9.3% |
| Oceania | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.8% | 60.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 17.6% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 10.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 3.3% | -13.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Avenue was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 136.3% higher than the Clapham Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Clapham Park and the 221st highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% 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 Clarendon Court, 66 Kings Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-03-07 | £419,719 |
| Flat 3 Clarendon Court, 66 Kings Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-07-19 | £609,238 |
| Flat 6 Clarendon Court, 66 Kings Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2023-11-01 | £595,600 |
| Flat 10 Clarendon Court, 66 Kings Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £493,500 | 2020-09-18 | £456,999 |
| Flat 6 Clarendon Court, 66 Kings Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2014-06-13 | £679,690 |
| Full-Time Employee | 213 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Other | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,580 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 | 1,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,037 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 | 146 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Avenue , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | - not rated | 168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Acre Primary School King's Avenue , Clapham SW4 8BQ | - not rated | 312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby Mill Primary School Prague Place , Off Lyham Road SW2 5EB | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 168 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 283 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 876 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,333 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 316 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 876 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 4,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 5,002 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 | 156 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5DW | - not rated | 399 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family School At Larkhall 206-210 Lyham Road , SW2 5NR | - not rated | 546 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixton College for Further Education 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 877 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JUS Education 12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY | - not rated | 893 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clink Restaurant | H M Prison Brixton, Jebb Avenue | 464 yd | |
| Herb | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 575 yd | |
| Katakata | Right, 132 Brixton Hill | 675 yd | |
| Negril | Right, 132 Brixton Hill | 675 yd | |
| Knife | 160 Clapham Park Road, London | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 271 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 593 yd | |
| Hope \& Anchor | 123 Acre Lane, London | 722 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 726 yd | |
| The King & Co. | The Kings Head, 100 Clapham Park Road | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substation Brixton | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 575 yd | |
| Chicken Treat | 54 New Park Road, London | 713 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 75 Abbeville Road, London | 714 yd | |
| Peng An | 110B Brixton Hill, London | 741 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 207 Clapham Park Road, London | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 570 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 650 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London | 703 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 734 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 423 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 1,046 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.