Fentiman Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1LF 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 1LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1LH, SW8 1LR, SW8 1LD, SW8 1PH, SW8 1LQ, SW8 1NH, SW8 1LE, SW8 1JT, SW8 1AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW8 1LF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 45.7% | 47.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 54.3% | 52.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 1LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 55.5% | 47.7% | -7.8% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 40.5% | 10.0% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 57.5% | 56.7% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 28.7% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 11.3% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| 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 1LF this area, 6.3% 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 68.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 6.3% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 11.2% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.1% | 68.4% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 34.6% |
| Other | 8.1% | 0.4% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 81.6% | 75.3% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 67% | 65.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 12.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 9% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.6% | 64.2% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 19.1% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 3.8% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fentiman Road was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fentiman Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Kennington and the 221st highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Fentiman Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,830,000 | 2024-10-28 | £1,809,850 |
| 44 Fentiman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-05-03 | £432,055 |
| First And Second Floor Maisonette 52 Fentiman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2022-03-28 | £518,495 |
| 42 Fentiman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-03-04 | £461,413 |
| 42A Fentiman Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2022-02-25 | £667,431 |
SW8 1LF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 1LF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,651 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 | 2,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | - not rated | 400 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 414 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 | 485 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 2out of 4 | 631 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 | 244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 245 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 877 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 | 1,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,541 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 | 2,542 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 | 723 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin School 2 St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW | - not rated | 379 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 | 399 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Bridges 331 Kennington Lane , Vauxhall SE11 5QY | - not rated | 702 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One World Pre-School 62a Vassall Road , Brixton SW9 6HY | - not rated | 738 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Evolve Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | - not rated | 832 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | 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 | 143 yd | |
| The Shelter Clubhouse | 2 Coney Way, London | 143 yd | |
| Liloo Coffee & Kitchen | 8 Claylands Road, London | 202 yd | |
| Ashmole Tenants Hall | Tenants Hall, 2 Meadow Road | 245 yd | |
| 24 The Oval | 24 Clapham Road, London | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 165 yd | |
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 326 yd | |
| The Brown Derby | 336 Kennington Park Road, London | 326 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 502 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Public House, 51 Durham Street | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smash & Grill | Business, 32 Clapham Road | 186 yd | |
| Claylands Fish Bar | 2 Claylands Road, London | 202 yd | |
| Palace Grill | 332 Kennington Park Road, London | 326 yd | |
| Deep Blue - Fixed Unit | Surrey County Cricket Club, Kennington Oval | 340 yd | |
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 12 Brixton Road, London | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 541 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 556 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 589 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 749 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 401 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 420 yd | |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 492 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 619 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 | 225.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.