Regents Bridge Gardens is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1JR is located in the Oval electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Regents Bridge Gardens, London, SW8 1JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1HB, SW8 1EA, SW8 1HD, SW8 1ED, SW8 1HE, SW8 1JP, SW8 1FY, SW8 1XT, SW8 1XX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 1JR is primarily male, with 54.9% 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 | 42.3% | 45.1% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 57.7% | 54.9% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 1JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.3% 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 | 57.5% | 70.3% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 32.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 22.7% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 52.7% | 51.9% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.6% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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 1JR this area, 6.5% 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 80%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.2% | 0.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -12.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 7.6% | -6.2% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.1% | 80% | 21.9% | 33.8% | 46.2% |
| Other | 11.4% | 1.2% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 76.4% | 76.4% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 61% | 71.7% | 10.7% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 15.4% | 8.9% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11% | 8.3% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61% | 70.9% | 9.9% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 14.3% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 6.6% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 3.8% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Regents Bridge Gardens was 122.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.0% lower than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Regents Bridge Gardens has the 24th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Oval and the 327th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 The Winery Regents Bridge Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,825,000 | 2023-11-10 | £1,787,092 |
| 9 The Cooperage Regents Bridge Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,292,500 | 2022-10-31 | £1,217,483 |
| 14 The Winery Regents Bridge Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,020,000 | 2021-09-08 | £2,143,408 |
| 2 The Cooperage Regents Bridge Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2021-04-30 | £1,156,542 |
| 15 The Winery Regents Bridge Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2021-02-01 | £1,415,021 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 876 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 | 1,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,586 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 | 3,149 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 | 3,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 71 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 3out of 4 | 640 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 | 669 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 658 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,800 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 | 1,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,023 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 | 2,260 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,980 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 | 3,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 1,488 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinto's Portugal Bar \& Restaurant | 5A - 6A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road | 108 yd | |
| Ka Te Espero | 8A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road | 126 yd | |
| Wedding House Patisserie | 1A - 2A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road | 126 yd | |
| Caminetto | 9A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road | 126 yd | |
| Tia Maria Restaurant | The Wheatsheaf, 126 South Lambeth Road | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 198 yd | |
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 307 yd | |
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 319 yd | |
| Mawbey Arms | Mawbey Arms Public House, 7 Mawbey Street | 386 yd | |
| Fire | Arches 39-44 Parry Street, London | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gail's | 84 South Lambeth Road, London | 181 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza, Fatboy Pizza, Mr Chinese & Jasmine Express | 129 South Lambeth Road, London | 270 yd | |
| De Milano Pizza | 143 South Lambeth Road, London | 313 yd | |
| Ritto's | 151 South Lambeth Road, London | 340 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, 62 Wandsworth Road | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 405 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 409 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 491 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 570 yd | |
| Tesco | Block F, St George Wharf, London, London | 594 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 209 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 592 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| The Gym (London Vauxhall) 6a 6a St. George Wharf | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 724 yd |
| Paris Gymnasium (Closed) 73-74 73-74 Goding Street | health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 769 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 304.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 279 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.