Overview of SW8 1DF

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Exchange Gardens is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1DF is located in the Vauxhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 2018-03-01.

StreetScan combines information about Exchange Gardens, London, SW8 1DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1RH, SW8 1BQ, SW8 1BP, SW8 1RL, SW8 1RP, SW8 1SQ, SW8 1JY, SW8 2TG, SW8 2SU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 1DF is primarily male, with 55% of the population 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female36.3%45%8.7% 51.0% -6.0%
Male63.7%55%-8.7% 49.0% 6.0%

Partnership Status

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 1DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single72.6%75.2%2.6% 37.9% 37.3%
Married: Opposite sex11.1%20.7%9.6% 44.2% -23.5%
Married: Same sex1%0.3%-0.7% 0.3% 0.0%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Separated2.3%1.3%-1.0% 2.2% -0.9%
Divorced8.8%1.6%-7.2% 9.1% -7.5%
Widowed4.2%0.3%-3.9% 6.1% -5.8%

Health

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 (95.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health39.6%72.9%33.3% 48.4% 24.5%
Good health31.5%22.2%-9.3% 33.6% -11.4%
Fair health22.2%4.3%-17.9% 12.7% -8.4%
Bad health5.4%0.6%-4.8% 4.0% -3.4%
Very bad health1.2%0%-1.2% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 1DF this area, 1.6% 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 77.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications19.5%1.6%-17.9% 18.2% -16.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.4%0.3%-9.1% 9.6% -9.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.7%3.6%-8.1% 13.4% -9.8%
Apprenticeship2.6%0.3%-2.3% 5.3% -5.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.1%11.7%1.6% 16.9% -5.2%
Degree or Similar35.5%77.7%42.2% 33.8% 43.9%
Other11.1%4.9%-6.2% 2.8% 2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.8%17.6%15.8% 0.7% 16.9%
Indian0.9%5.3%4.4% 3.1% 2.2%
Pakistani0.3%0.3%0.0% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Asian2.1%8.2%6.1% 1.6% 6.6%
Black African9%0.6%-8.4% 2.5% -1.9%
Black Caribbean7.5%0%-7.5% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black1.5%0%-1.5% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%3.1%2.2% 0.8% 2.3%
Mixed White and African1.5%0.3%-1.2% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.7%1.6%-1.1% 0.9% 0.7%
Mixed Other3.6%3.8%0.2% 0.8% 3.0%
White66.7%51.9%-14.8% 81.4% -29.5%
Arab0.3%3.1%2.8% 0.6% 2.5%
Other1.2%4.1%2.9% 1.6% 2.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 26.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom64.9%26.3%-38.6% 83.2% -56.9%
European Union10.8%19.9%9.1% 6.1% 13.8%
Rest of Europe1.2%8.6%7.4% 0.8% 7.8%
Africa9%3.7%-5.3% 2.7% 1.0%
Middle East and Asia6.9%29.4%22.5% 5.6% 23.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean5.1%10.1%5.0% 1.3% 8.8%
Oceania2.1%2.1%0.0% 0.3% 1.8%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 26.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK60.7%26.3%-34.4% 83.2% -56.9%
10+ Years3.6%11.9%8.3% 9.8% 2.1%
5-10 Years5.4%20.5%15.1% 2.9% 17.6%
2-5 Years10.2%13.8%3.6% 2.2% 11.6%
Less than 2 years20.1%27.5%7.4% 1.9% 25.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom35.3% 76.7% -41.4%
Ireland1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
France1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
Germany3.1% 0.2% 2.9%
Italy3.4% 0.6% 2.8%
Portugal0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Spain1.5% 0.4% 1.1%
Lithuania0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Poland2.1% 1.3% 0.8%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other EU countries6.7% 1.5% 5.2%
Turkey1.5% 0.1% 1.4%
Other Europe5.8% 0.2% 5.6%
North Africa0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Central and Western Africa0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Middle East1.8% 0.1% 1.7%
Eastern Asia17.5% 0.3% 17.2%
Southern Asia1.5% 1.2% 0.3%
South-East Asia0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Central Asia0.3% 0.0% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean5.5% 0.3% 5.2%
Central and South America2.8% 0.2% 2.6%
Oceania0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
No passport held2.5% 13.5% -11.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion48.9% 37.2% 11.7%
Christian28.7% 46.2% -17.5%
Buddhist3.7% 0.5% 3.2%
Hindu2.4% 1.7% 0.7%
Jewish0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Muslim4.9% 6.5% -1.6%
Other religion1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Not answered8.6% 6.0% 2.6%

Safety

Is Exchange Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exchange Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Oval average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£62,900
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW8 1DF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Exchange Gardens are based on 629 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lambeth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Exchange Gardens, London, SW8 1DF

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW8 1DF

Average Price
£777,016
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£777,016
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Exchange Gardens

Average Price
£745,721
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£746,691
Other
£136,538

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Exchange GardensStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 35 2 Exchange Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£817,0002025-08-27 £822,160
20 Exchange Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£980,0002024-03-28 £977,954
Flat 18 2 Exchange Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£605,0002023-10-11 £570,958
Flat 21 2 Exchange Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£605,0002023-08-10 £585,405
Flat 33 2 Exchange Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£615,0002022-10-07 £562,622
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW8 1DF

Employment

SW8 1DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of student residents living in SW8 1DF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee179
Student (economically inactive)56
Self-Employed36
Full-Time Student (with or without job)11
Part-Time Employee8
Unemployed7
Looking after home or family7
Other3
Retired2
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Professional, scientific and technical activities24
Accommodation and food service activities22
Education17
Other16
Human health and social work activities15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Construction9
Administrative and support service activities9
Financial and insurance activities9
Information and communication7
Transport and storage5
Manufacturing3
Real estate activities2
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tachbrook Nursery School
Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT
3out of 4 651 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 1,475 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Triangle Nursery School
25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ
4out of 4 2,734 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE
4out of 4 3,270 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 3,368 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
Wyvil Road , SW8 2TJ
4out of 4 207 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ
3out of 4 490 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Herbert Morrison Primary School
Hartington Road , SW8 2HP
4out of 4 518 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA
3out of 4 618 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL
3out of 4 711 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lilian Baylis Technology School
323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY
4out of 4 765 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Archbishop Tenison's School
55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR
1out of 4 781 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Pimlico Academy
Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT
4out of 4 1,042 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Platanos College
Clapham Road , SW9 0AL
4out of 4 1,246 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY
4out of 4 1,710 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School

16 plus

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 1,707 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's College London Maths School
80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ
- not rated 1,936 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 2,054 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Morley College
61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT
- not rated 2,199 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lambeth College
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 3,096 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 3,096 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fairley House School
30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU
- not rated 1,003 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Westminster Under School
Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN
- not rated 1,226 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Octavia House Schools
214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU
- not rated 1,457 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Park College
5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS
- not rated 1,483 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kennington Park Academy
20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX
3out of 4 1,492 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mumbai Delight51 South Lambeth Road, London55 yd
Harar RestaurantGround Floor, 49 South Lambeth Road55 yd
43 Sichuan Kitchen43 South Lambeth Road, London65 yd
Bru Coffee & More6A Miles Street, London79 yd
Tia Maria RestaurantThe Wheatsheaf, 126 South Lambeth Road196 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
FireArches 39-44 Parry Street, London262 yd
Nolan's Freehouse33 Wilcox Road, London352 yd
The Riverside (Unit 14)5 St George Wharf, London392 yd
Estrela Bar111-115 South Lambeth Road, London393 yd
Fentiman ArmsThe Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road461 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Gail's84 South Lambeth Road, London64 yd
Sushi GourmetSainsbury's, 62 Wandsworth Road286 yd
KnotShops, Vauxhall Station324 yd
Pret A Manger21A St George Wharf, London392 yd
Win And Lily Oriental6 South Lambeth Place, London392 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's - Main StoreSainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road286 yd
Waitrose3 Bondway, London304 yd
TescoBlock F, St George Wharf, London, London368 yd
Sainsbury's7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London393 yd
The Co-operative Group FoodGround Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road600 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Vauxhall Park
FENTIMAN ROAD
tennis courts159 yd
The Gym (London Vauxhall)
6a 6a St. George Wharf
health and fitness suite477 yd
Paris Gymnasium (Closed)
73-74 73-74 Goding Street
health and fitness suite591 yd
South Bank Club
124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts598 yd
Archbishop Tenisons School
KENNINGTON OVAL
health and fitness suite658 yd
Lilian Baylis Technology School
Kennington Lane
artificial grass pitch707 yd
The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed)
The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington
health and fitness suite764 yd
The Kia Oval
THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL
grass pitches765 yd
Chelsea Bridge Hotel
Queenstown Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool864 yd
Kennington Park Youth Club
HARLEYFORD STREET
915 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 99.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 99.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 99.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 99.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s1.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed150 Mbit/s
Average download speed389.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed900 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed900 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed150 Mbit/s
Average upload speed381.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed900 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.