Fentiman Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1LA 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 1LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1LB, SW8 1AZ, SW8 1LW, SW8 1JS, SW8 1BA, SW8 1PT, SW8 1LP, SW8 1JT, SW8 1QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 1LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 43% | 53.1% | 10.1% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 57% | 46.9% | -10.1% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 1LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.5% 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 | 61.2% | 78.5% | 17.3% | 37.9% | 40.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 13.9% | -17.4% | 44.2% | -30.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 63.2% | 60.3% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 32.1% | 6.6% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 6.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around SW8 1LA this area, 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 59.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 3.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 25.7% | 17.9% | 16.9% | 8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.3% | 59.3% | -6.0% | 33.8% | 25.5% |
| Other | 9% | 2.9% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
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 | 1.3% | 8.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 85.1% | 67.3% | -17.8% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 52.8% 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 | 71.2% | 52.8% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 18.9% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 14.6% | 11.3% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 52.6% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 10.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 25% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 23.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.8% | 0.3% | 8.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fentiman Road was 215.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.5% higher than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Fentiman Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Oval and the 151st highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 140.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raised Ground Floor Flat 70 Fentiman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-10-01 | £442,835 |
| Flat C 86 Fentiman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-10-18 | £625,691 |
| Flat A 86 Fentiman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-10-06 | £509,822 |
| 86B Fentiman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-09-01 | £395,465 |
| 96 Fentiman Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,630,000 | 2022-05-27 | £1,675,796 |
SW8 1LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW8 1LA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 163 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,220 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 | 1,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,796 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 | 2,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,055 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 | 314 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL | 3out of 4 | 424 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 | 497 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 2out of 4 | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 267 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 268 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 934 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,411 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 | 828 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,750 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 | 491 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School 2 St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW | - not rated | 508 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Bridges 331 Kennington Lane , Vauxhall SE11 5QY | - not rated | 619 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One World Pre-School 62a Vassall Road , Brixton SW9 6HY | - not rated | 901 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aspen House School Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AN | - not rated | 941 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shelter Clubhouse | 2 Coney Way, London | 84 yd | |
| The Shelter Clubhouse | 2 Coney Way, London | 84 yd | |
| Ashmole Tenants Hall | Tenants Hall, 2 Meadow Road | 110 yd | |
| Food Delight | 41 Ebbisham Drive, London | 296 yd | |
| Bolney Meadow Community Centre | 31 Bolney Street, London | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 1 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 407 yd | |
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 444 yd | |
| The Brown Derby | 336 Kennington Park Road, London | 444 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Public House, 51 Durham Street | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smash & Grill | Business, 32 Clapham Road | 348 yd | |
| Claylands Fish Bar | 2 Claylands Road, London | 350 yd | |
| Deep Blue - Fixed Unit | Surrey County Cricket Club, Kennington Oval | 385 yd | |
| Palace Grill | 332 Kennington Park Road, London | 444 yd | |
| Gail's | 84 South Lambeth Road, London | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 546 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 593 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 622 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 638 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 329 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 508 yd | |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 536 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 634 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 741 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.