Heyford Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1EE 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 Heyford Avenue, London, SW8 1EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1EB, SW8 1ED, SW8 1FY, SW8 1EH, SW8 1EF, SW8 1EA, SW8 1EJ, SW8 1PP, SW8 1HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW8 1EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 50.4% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 54.8% | 49.6% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 1EE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.7% 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 | 73.4% | 79.7% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 41.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.3% | 7.8% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -36.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 4.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 53.8% | 56.8% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36.1% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 9% | 5.8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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.
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 62.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 10.7% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 3.7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 2.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -10.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 11.2% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.2% | 62.1% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 28.3% |
| Other | 14.3% | 2.8% | -11.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 1.6% | -5.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 74.3% | 57.4% | -16.9% | 81.4% | -24.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 22.1% | 22.1% | 1.6% | 20.5% |
In this area, just 42.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.1% | 42.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| European Union | 25.7% | 27.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 21.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 4.1% | -5.4% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10% | 18.9% | 8.9% | 1.3% | 17.6% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.2% | 43% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -40.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 24.4% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.3% | 21.9% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 19.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.2% | 5% | -10.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 5.8% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.3% | 76.7% | -29.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 11.9% | 0.5% | 11.4% |
| Spain | 13.6% | 0.4% | 13.2% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 6.2% | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heyford Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Oval average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Floor Flat 44 Heyford Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-10-28 | £461,881 |
| 44 Heyford Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-09-16 | £468,448 |
| Flat A 42 Heyford Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-01-05 | £513,370 |
| Flat C 42 Heyford Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-01-05 | £541,372 |
| Flat B 42 Heyford Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-12-07 | £486,528 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,116 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 | 1,511 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 | 2,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,022 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 | 68 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 | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | - not rated | 613 yd | Foundation 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 | 523 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 523 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 832 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 5,443 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,447 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 | 815 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lighthouse Group (TLG) Centre Kennington Park Community Centre , 8 Harleyford Street SE11 5SY | - not rated | 745 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School 2 St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW | - not rated | 749 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Bridges 331 Kennington Lane , Vauxhall SE11 5QY | - not rated | 785 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Community School At Springfield Methodist Church Wandsworth Road , South Lambeth SW8 2JU | - not rated | 875 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall College of Building and Further Education Belmore Street , SW8 2JY | - not rated | 934 yd | Miscellaneous | 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 | 112 yd | |
| Pinto's Portugal Bar \& Restaurant | 5A - 6A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road | 159 yd | |
| Ka Te Espero | 8A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road | 159 yd | |
| Wedding House Patisserie | 1A - 2A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road | 159 yd | |
| Caminetto | 9A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 157 yd | |
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 256 yd | |
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 371 yd | |
| Mawbey Arms | Mawbey Arms Public House, 7 Mawbey Street | 379 yd | |
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Pizza, Fatboy Pizza, Mr Chinese & Jasmine Express | 129 South Lambeth Road, London | 215 yd | |
| De Milano Pizza | 143 South Lambeth Road, London | 251 yd | |
| Ritto's | 151 South Lambeth Road, London | 277 yd | |
| Gail's | 84 South Lambeth Road, London | 292 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, 62 Wandsworth Road | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 338 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 504 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 586 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 588 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 660 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 292 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 615 yd |
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 634 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 758 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 763 yd | |
| The Gym (London Vauxhall) 6a 6a St. George Wharf | health and fitness suite | 781 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 | 109.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.