Fentiman Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1JY 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 Fentiman Road, London, SW8 1JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1HE, SW8 1RH, SW8 1HD, SW8 1JP, SW8 1HB, SW8 1RL, SW8 1DF, SW8 1JR, SW8 1BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 1JY is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 39.2% | 44.9% | 5.7% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 60.8% | 55.1% | -5.7% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 1JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.3% 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 | 66.5% | 69.3% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 31.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21% | 17.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -26.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 58% | 57.2% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 35.1% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 3.7% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -9.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 62.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 10.8% | 5.4% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 11.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.6% | 62.3% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 28.5% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.5% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 65% | 67.3% | 2.3% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 54% 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 | 54.9% | 54% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 19.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 5.8% | -4.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.5% | 54% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 10.5% | 27.4% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.5% | 9.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 4% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 4.7% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fentiman Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Fentiman Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2015-08-21 | £1,920,519 |
| 3 169 Fentiman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2014-03-21 | £603,755 |
| 183 Fentiman Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,124,500 | 2011-04-01 | £2,195,769 |
| The First Floor Flat At 171 Fentiman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-01-28 | £440,778 |
| 3 169 Fentiman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2009-06-05 | £487,500 |
SW8 1JY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 1JY 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 | 137 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 779 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 | 1,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,723 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 | 3,231 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 | 3,282 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 | 171 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 3out of 4 | 535 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 | 599 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 | 645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,899 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 | 2,122 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,161 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,109 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 | 3,001 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 | 1,098 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 1,385 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Sichuan Kitchen | 43 South Lambeth Road, London | 78 yd | |
| Harar Restaurant | Ground Floor, 49 South Lambeth Road | 86 yd | |
| Mumbai Delight | 51 South Lambeth Road, London | 86 yd | |
| Bru Coffee & More | 6A Miles Street, London | 179 yd | |
| Tia Maria Restaurant | The Wheatsheaf, 126 South Lambeth Road | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | Arches 39-44 Parry Street, London | 305 yd | |
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 320 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 339 yd | |
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 400 yd | |
| The Riverside (Unit 14) | 5 St George Wharf, London | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gail's | 84 South Lambeth Road, London | 139 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, 62 Wandsworth Road | 406 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza, Fatboy Pizza, Mr Chinese & Jasmine Express | 129 South Lambeth Road, London | 412 yd | |
| Knot | Shops, Vauxhall Station | 428 yd | |
| Win And Lily Oriental | 6 South Lambeth Place, London | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 352 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 406 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 429 yd | |
| Tesco | Block F, St George Wharf, London, London | 485 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 547 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 69 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| The Gym (London Vauxhall) 6a 6a St. George Wharf | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Paris Gymnasium (Closed) 73-74 73-74 Goding Street | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 649 yd |
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 668 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 783 yd | |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 803 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 | 152.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.