Hampson Way is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1JA is located in the Stockwell West & Larkhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hampson Way, London, SW8 1JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1HZ, SW8 1JB, SW8 1JD, SW8 1HU, SW8 1HX, SW8 1BU, SW8 1BT, SW8 1HT, SW8 1JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 1JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% of residents 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 | 51.5% | 55.9% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 48.5% | 44.1% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 1JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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 | 51.2% | 55.4% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 23.8% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 7.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 54.5% | 48.2% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 39.9% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 9% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 17.6% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 15.9% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 35.6% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 21.5% | 3.3% | -18.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 18.6% | 14.7% | -3.9% | 2.5% | 12.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.4% | 16% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 15.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 39.5% | 36.4% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -45.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 9% | 10.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
In this area, 55.9% 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 | 51.5% | 55.9% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| European Union | 17.1% | 18.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 14.1% | 12.1% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.8% | 8.6% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 50% | 55.9% | 5.9% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 33.5% | 30.8% | 9.8% | 23.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 4.2% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 3.5% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.9% | 2.9% | -30.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 13.5% | 0.5% | 13.0% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 17.6% | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hampson Way 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 slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Hampson Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-09-23 | £388,988 |
| 32 Hampson Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,500 | 2017-08-04 | £387,058 |
| 32 Hampson Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2014-11-27 | £367,766 |
| 12 Hampson Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2011-08-31 | £301,427 |
| 10 Hampson Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2006-02-24 | £327,320 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,587 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 | 1,884 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 | 2,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 350 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | - not rated | 384 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mostyn Gardens Primary School Cowley Road , SW9 6HF | - not rated | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 329 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 809 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 810 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,213 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 | 2,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,537 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 350 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,270 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Preparatory School 230-234 Brixton Road , SW9 6AH | - not rated | 752 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One World Pre-School 62a Vassall Road , Brixton SW9 6HY | - not rated | 818 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Dolphin School 2 St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Community School At Springfield Methodist Church Wandsworth Road , South Lambeth SW8 2JU | - not rated | 867 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 | 929 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Studio Clapham | 139A Clapham Road, London | 153 yd | |
| Royal Institute Of British Architects | 76-78 PORTLAND PLACE | 160 yd | |
| Cultural Tapas Bar | 5 Lansdowne Way, London | 236 yd | |
| Campino | 1 Lansdowne Way, London | 236 yd | |
| O Barros | 238 Clapham Road, London | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 244 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 455 yd | |
| Mawbey Arms | Mawbey Arms Public House, 7 Mawbey Street | 517 yd | |
| The Swan | 2A Stockwell Road, London | 550 yd | |
| Cavendish Arms | The Cavendish Arms, Hartington Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Spice | 13 Lansdowne Way, London | 236 yd | |
| Ritto's | 151 South Lambeth Road, London | 343 yd | |
| De Milano Pizza | 143 South Lambeth Road, London | 358 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza, Fatboy Pizza, Mr Chinese & Jasmine Express | 129 South Lambeth Road, London | 395 yd | |
| Roosters Corner | 346 South Lambeth Road, London | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 153 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 298 yd | |
| Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London | 348 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2A - 2D Binfield Road, London | 484 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 512 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 198 yd |
| Platanos College STOCKWELL PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 293 yd |
| Stockwell Park School (Closed) Stockwell Park Road | swimming pool | 334 yd |
| Durand Academy (Junior School) Hackford Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 345 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 387 yd |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 583 yd | |
| Durand Academy (Mostyn Site) Cowley Road | swimming pool | 714 yd |
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 726 yd |
| Ymca (Lambeth) (Closed) King Georges House 40-46 King Georges House 40-46 Stockwell Road | health and fitness suite | 755 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 114.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.