Carroun Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1AZ 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 Carroun Road, London, SW8 1AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1LB, SW8 1BA, SW8 1AY, SW8 1PT, SW8 1LA, SW8 1LH, SW8 1PS, SW8 1AX, SW8 1AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 1AZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% 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 | 44.9% | 56.6% | 11.7% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 55.1% | 43.4% | -11.7% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 1AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.1% 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 | 64.7% | 67.1% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 29.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 19.8% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) 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 | 56.4% | 65.5% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 17.1% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 23.4% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -10.2% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 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.
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 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 13.3% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 5.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 12.4% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 12.9% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 49.4% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 9.4% | 1.2% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 20.7% | 12.9% | -7.8% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.5% | 7.5% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 6.5% |
| Other Black | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.2% | 8.5% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| White | 51.1% | 52.7% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -28.7% |
| Other | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 68.6% 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% | 68.6% | 11.2% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 12.8% | 12.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 8.3% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.2% | 6.7% | -3.5% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57% | 67.9% | 10.9% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 23.9% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 1.9% | -6.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 3.1% | -24.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 8.8% | 0.5% | 8.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carroun Road was 73.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% lower than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carroun Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 260th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 46 Wareham House Carroun Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-11-17 | £376,099 |
| Flat 13 Wareham House Carroun Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2015-09-29 | £387,147 |
| Flat 18 Wareham House Carroun Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2014-08-08 | £455,230 |
| Flat 46 Wareham House Carroun Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2007-12-18 | £364,410 |
| Flat 1 Wareham House Carroun Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2005-08-01 | £288,693 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW8 1AZ 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 | 93 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,138 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 | 1,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,640 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 | 2,911 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 | 3,008 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 | 213 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 383 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 504 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 | 377 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,086 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 | 2,853 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 | 1,068 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Community 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 Shelter Clubhouse | 2 Coney Way, London | 144 yd | |
| The Shelter Clubhouse | 2 Coney Way, London | 144 yd | |
| Ashmole Tenants Hall | Tenants Hall, 2 Meadow Road | 194 yd | |
| Bolney Meadow Community Centre | 31 Bolney Street, London | 258 yd | |
| Liloo Coffee & Kitchen | 8 Claylands Road, London | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 85 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 372 yd | |
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 456 yd | |
| The Brown Derby | 336 Kennington Park Road, London | 456 yd | |
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smash & Grill | Business, 32 Clapham Road | 320 yd | |
| Claylands Fish Bar | 2 Claylands Road, London | 339 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza, Fatboy Pizza, Mr Chinese & Jasmine Express | 129 South Lambeth Road, London | 403 yd | |
| De Milano Pizza | 143 South Lambeth Road, London | 424 yd | |
| Deep Blue - Fixed Unit | Surrey County Cricket Club, Kennington Oval | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 485 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 539 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 637 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 662 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 383 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 465 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 537 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 707 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 | 165.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 119.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.