Kings Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 8EP is located in the Clapham Park 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 8EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 4JQ, SW4 8ER, SW4 8EW, SW2 4JG, SW2 4JA, SW4 8EN, SW2 4JF, SW4 8BY, SW2 4DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW4 8EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 8EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.1% 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 | 69.6% | 70.1% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 32.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.5% | 20.9% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (94%) 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 | 64.9% | 69.5% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 21.1% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 24.5% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 8EP this area, 5.2% 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 72.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.7% | 72.3% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 38.5% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.6% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 7.7% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 71.5% | 69.3% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 66.1% 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 | 67.7% | 66.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 15% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.1% | 7.9% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 66.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 16.8% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 5.8% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 7.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 3% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Avenue was 29.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 74th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Kings Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2024-05-01 | £34,964 |
| Flat 5 125 Kings Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-07-22 | £509,548 |
| Flat 2 125 Kings Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-06-30 | £564,213 |
| 125 Kings Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £31,500 | 2022-01-07 | £30,867 |
| Flat 3 125 Kings Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2021-03-25 | £585,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 196 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 63 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,812 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 | 1,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 438 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Atkins Primary School New Park Road , SW2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Primary School Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Avenue School Kings Avenue , SW4 8BQ | 2out of 4 | 710 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 | - not rated | 198 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 940 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 1,121 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 , Clapham | - not rated | 566 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,345 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,715 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 | 768 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 898 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 1,471 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clink Restaurant | H M Prison Brixton, Jebb Avenue | 440 yd | |
| Bombay Kitchen | 48 New Park Road, London | 454 yd | |
| Amira Kitchen | 24 - 26 New Park Road, London | 463 yd | |
| Bombay Inn | Ground Floor, 252 Brixton Hill | 574 yd | |
| Stars Restaurant | 262A Brixton Hill, London | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 421 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 484 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 506 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 736 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Treat | 54 New Park Road, London | 454 yd | |
| Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots | Ground Floor, 2 Morrish Road | 508 yd | |
| Town Chicken \& Pizza | 272 Brixton Hill, London | 658 yd | |
| Paya Cuisine | 270A Brixton Hill, London | 658 yd | |
| Bramwells Fish \& Chips | Ground Floor, 280 Brixton Hill | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 292 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 511 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 640 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 658 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 180 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 378 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 929 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,081 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.