Richborne Terrace is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1AU 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 1AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1AS, SW8 1AP, SW8 1LR, SW9 0JJ, SW8 1LD, SW8 1PE, SW9 0JR, SW8 1BD, SW8 1AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW8 1AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 SW8 1AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.6% 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 | 54% | 61.6% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 23.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 26.2% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 58.8% | 55.7% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 32.7% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 8.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 SW8 1AU this area, 7.8% 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 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 7.8% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 5.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 9% | 3.6% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 10.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 58% | 60.4% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 8.7% | 4.1% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% 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 | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 11.9% | 5.9% | -6.0% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 73% | 68.7% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 67% 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% | 67% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 10.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 7.4% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.6% | 67% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 21% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 3.9% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 1% | -14.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richborne Terrace was 115.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% lower than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Richborne Terrace has the 27th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Kennington and the 357th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24C Richborne Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £466,000 | 2024-10-18 | £443,787 |
| Flat 2 16 Richborne Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-09-03 | £589,232 |
| 28 Richborne Terrace, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2021-12-22 | £14,156 |
| 18 Richborne Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,200,000 | 2020-09-28 | £2,215,698 |
| Flat 2 16 Richborne Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2020-03-23 | £505,990 |
SW8 1AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Other | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,633 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 | 2,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | - not rated | 262 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 580 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 377 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 378 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 745 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 822 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,959 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 London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,678 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 580 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,775 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin School 2 St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW | - not rated | 422 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lighthouse Group (TLG) Centre Kennington Park Community Centre , 8 Harleyford Street SE11 5SY | - not rated | 483 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One World Pre-School 62a Vassall Road , Brixton SW9 6HY | - not rated | 648 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Five Bridges 331 Kennington Lane , Vauxhall SE11 5QY | - not rated | 845 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | - not rated | 869 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liloo Coffee & Kitchen | 8 Claylands Road, London | 242 yd | |
| Di Lieto | 2A South Island Place, London | 242 yd | |
| The Shelter Clubhouse | 2 Coney Way, London | 281 yd | |
| The Shelter Clubhouse | 2 Coney Way, London | 281 yd | |
| 24 The Oval | 24 Clapham Road, London | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 276 yd | |
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 390 yd | |
| The Brown Derby | 336 Kennington Park Road, London | 390 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 498 yd | |
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smash & Grill | Business, 32 Clapham Road | 180 yd | |
| Claylands Fish Bar | 2 Claylands Road, London | 242 yd | |
| The Big Taste | 54 Brixton Road, London | 344 yd | |
| Lucky Cat | 64A Brixton Road, London | 344 yd | |
| Pizza Bufalina | Business, 60 Brixton Road | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 404 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 430 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 532 yd | |
| Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London | 777 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 263 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 379 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 499 yd | |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 506 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 536 yd |
| Durand Academy (Junior School) Hackford Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 586 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.