Richborne Terrace is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1AS is located in the Oval electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richborne Terrace, London, SW8 1AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1AU, SW8 1BD, SW8 1AR, SW8 1AN, SW8 1AP, SW8 1LR, SW9 0JJ, SW9 0JU, SW8 1AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW8 1AS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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% | 48.3% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 54.4% | 51.7% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 SW8 1AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.2% 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 | 62% | 67.2% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 29.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 20.2% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -24.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 61.3% | 62.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 26.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 9% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 SW8 1AS this area, 9.6% 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 70.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 3.3% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.7% | 70.1% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 36.3% |
| Other | 8.1% | 1.7% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% 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 | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 16.5% | 18.3% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 15.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 9% | 0.9% | -8.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 54.1% | 58% | 3.9% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 7.5% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 58.2% 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 | 55.3% | 58.2% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| European Union | 15.9% | 16.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 13.8% | 11.5% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 4.5% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.7% | 58.4% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 24.6% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.1% | 4.9% | -18.2% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 12.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richborne Terrace was 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.2% lower than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Richborne Terrace has the 16th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 208th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29B Richborne Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2025-03-28 | £616,898 |
| 3 Richborne Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £799,950 | 2024-07-26 | £808,113 |
| 1A Richborne Terrace, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2024-05-17 | £844,134 |
| 31E Richborne Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-08-04 | £595,787 |
| 3A Richborne Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2023-04-13 | £813,564 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW8 1AS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 161 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,789 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 | 2,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 265 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | 4out of 4 | 386 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism Wyvil Road , SW8 2TJ | 4out of 4 | 540 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,015 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Di Lieto | 2A South Island Place, London | 264 yd | |
| Liloo Coffee & Kitchen | 8 Claylands Road, London | 286 yd | |
| The Shelter Clubhouse | 2 Coney Way, London | 297 yd | |
| The Shelter Clubhouse | 2 Coney Way, London | 297 yd | |
| 24 The Oval | 24 Clapham Road, London | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 279 yd | |
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 434 yd | |
| The Brown Derby | 336 Kennington Park Road, London | 434 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 462 yd | |
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smash & Grill | Business, 32 Clapham Road | 224 yd | |
| Claylands Fish Bar | 2 Claylands Road, London | 286 yd | |
| Lucky Cat | 64A Brixton Road, London | 373 yd | |
| The Big Taste | 54 Brixton Road, London | 376 yd | |
| Pizza Bufalina | Business, 60 Brixton Road | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 373 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 435 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 489 yd | |
| Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London | 741 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 261 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 507 yd | |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 512 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 548 yd | |
| Durand Academy (Junior School) Hackford Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 564 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 | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.