St Stephens Terrace is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1DL 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 St Stephens Terrace, London, SW8 1DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1DP, SW8 1XD, SW8 1EN, SW8 1DJ, SW8 1EW, SW8 1XG, SW8 1XQ, SW8 1XE, SW8 1XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 1DL is primarily male, with 54% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 46% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 53.3% | 54% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 1DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.8% 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 | 62.2% | 70.8% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 32.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 17.7% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -26.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (93.5%) 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 | 61.1% | 63.1% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 14.7% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 30.4% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1DL this area, 9.4% 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 70.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 9.4% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 7% | -4.4% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.5% | 70.7% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 36.9% |
| Other | 9% | 3.1% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 77.7% | 82% | 4.3% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 61% 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 | 58.6% | 61% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| European Union | 18.5% | 22.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 16.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 2.3% | -6.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.7% | 61% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 17.5% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 7.5% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 7.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 6.8% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 10.9% | 0.5% | 10.4% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Stephens Terrace was 89.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% lower than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Stephens Terrace has the 17th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Oval and the 328th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

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 4 43 St Stephens Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2025-02-28 | £630,474 |
| Flat 3 43 St Stephens Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-02-29 | £460,388 |
| 45 St Stephens Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-10-13 | £442,744 |
| 27B St Stephens Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-09-08 | £362,880 |
| 29 St Stephens Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £972,000 | 2023-05-31 | £950,552 |
SW8 1DL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
SW8 1DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 169 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,161 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 | 1,685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,341 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 | 2,845 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 | 3,124 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 | 107 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 209 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 | 323 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | 4out of 4 | 639 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 721 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 | 685 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,068 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,772 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 | 3,168 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 | 1,335 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolney Meadow Community Centre | 31 Bolney Street, London | 98 yd | |
| Machico Tapas Bar \& Restaurant | 133 South Lambeth Road, London | 124 yd | |
| Grelha D'Ouro | 145 South Lambeth Road, London | 130 yd | |
| The Three Lions Cafe Bar | Shop, 125 South Lambeth Road | 147 yd | |
| Roosters Spot | 161 South Lambeth Road, London | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 159 yd | |
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 236 yd | |
| Mawbey Arms | Mawbey Arms Public House, 7 Mawbey Street | 320 yd | |
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 384 yd | |
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Milano Pizza | 143 South Lambeth Road, London | 121 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza, Fatboy Pizza, Mr Chinese & Jasmine Express | 129 South Lambeth Road, London | 127 yd | |
| Ritto's | 151 South Lambeth Road, London | 133 yd | |
| Gail's | 84 South Lambeth Road, London | 471 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 13 Lansdowne Way, London | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 165 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 410 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 623 yd | |
| Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London | 632 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 683 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 500 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 508 yd |
| Platanos College STOCKWELL PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 578 yd |
| Stockwell Park School (Closed) Stockwell Park Road | swimming pool | 629 yd |
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 632 yd |
| Durand Academy (Junior School) Hackford Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 754 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 205.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.