Kings Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 8EF is located in the Brixton Acre Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Avenue, London, SW4 8EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 8EQ, SW4 8EE, SW4 8EH, SW4 8BF, SW4 8BH, SW2 5PZ, SW4 8EJ, SW4 8ED, SW2 5PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW4 8EF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.8% of the population 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 | 45.1% | 59.8% | 14.7% | 51.0% | 8.8% |
| Male | 54.9% | 40.2% | -14.7% | 49.0% | -8.8% |
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 8EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.5% 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 | 66.9% | 71.5% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 33.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 15.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -28.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 5.7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 49.1% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 35.8% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 6.4% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 57.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 10.1% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 9.5% | 1.8% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 6.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 10.1% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 47% | 57.6% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 23.8% |
| Other | 12.7% | 2.5% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 11.7% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.8% | 13.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 12.5% |
| Other Black | 8.2% | 2.9% | -5.3% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 54.4% | 55% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -26.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 64.9% 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 | 57.4% | 64.9% | 7.5% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 6.3% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 3.4% | -4.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.8% | 8.6% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 6.9% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.9% | 64.9% | 8.0% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 23.6% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 5.7% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 0.6% | -20.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 5.2% | 0.1% | 5.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brixton Acre Lane average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 170.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% 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 4 89 Kings Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2024-09-09 | £436,032 |
| Flat 4 89 Kings Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £329,950 | 2013-04-24 | £467,305 |
| Flat 4 89 Kings Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-02-10 | £395,868 |
| 4 89 Kings Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2005-05-18 | £376,030 |
| Flat 1 89 Kings Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2001-06-18 | £394,610 |
SW4 8EF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,526 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 | 1,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,077 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 | 214 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Avenue , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | - not rated | 219 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby Mill Primary School Prague Place , Off Lyham Road SW2 5EB | - not rated | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Acre Primary School King's Avenue , Clapham SW4 8BQ | - not rated | 360 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 | 219 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 364 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 837 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,031 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 | 5,286 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 | 353 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 837 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 | 1,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 4,595 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 | 2,586 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,956 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 | 223 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5DW | - not rated | 393 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family School At Larkhall 206-210 Lyham Road , SW2 5NR | - not rated | 467 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixton College for Further Education 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 837 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JUS Education 12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY | - not rated | 873 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 | 379 yd | |
| Katakata | Right, 132 Brixton Hill | 604 yd | |
| Negril | Right, 132 Brixton Hill | 604 yd | |
| Herb | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 611 yd | |
| Amira Kitchen | 24 - 26 New Park Road, London | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 203 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 537 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 643 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 722 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substation Brixton | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 611 yd | |
| Chicken Treat | 54 New Park Road, London | 634 yd | |
| Peng An | 110B Brixton Hill, London | 679 yd | |
| Pizza Experto | Ground Floor, 88 Brixton Hill | 729 yd | |
| Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots | Ground Floor, 2 Morrish Road | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 557 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 569 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 775 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London | 781 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 337 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 952 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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.