Coney Way is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1LP 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 Coney Way, London, SW8 1LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1QD, SW8 1LW, SW8 1QB, SW8 1QE, SW8 1JS, SW8 1PJ, SW8 1JT, SW8 1LA, SW8 1FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW8 1LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.1% | 51.5% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 54.9% | 48.5% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 1LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.2% 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 | 51.7% | 56.2% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 23.5% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 12% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 52.6% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 26.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 14.2% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 24.2% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 9.3% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 11.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 35.1% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 10.9% | 3.2% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 22.6% | 24.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 22.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.4% | 7.3% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| Other Black | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 46.2% | 38.3% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -43.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 53.7% 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 | 56.4% | 53.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 12.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 16.5% | 19% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 16.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 8% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.5% | 53.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 34.2% | 29.7% | 9.8% | 24.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 6.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 3% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.6% | 2.7% | -22.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 4% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 14% | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coney 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Coney Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2006-10-02 | £579,810 |
SW8 1LP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW8 1LP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| 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 | 1,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,754 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 | 3,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 3,102 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 | 254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 2out of 4 | 438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 551 yd | Foundation 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 | - not rated | 181 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 181 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 1,034 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 | 1,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,341 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 | 2,384 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 | 911 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,652 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 | 421 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School 2 St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW | - not rated | 465 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Bridges 331 Kennington Lane , Vauxhall SE11 5QY | - not rated | 520 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspen House School Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AN | - not rated | 837 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bbi School Vauxhall Street , Vauxhall Primary School SE11 5LG | - not rated | 881 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shelter Clubhouse | 2 Coney Way, London | 57 yd | |
| The Shelter Clubhouse | 2 Coney Way, London | 57 yd | |
| Ashmole Tenants Hall | Tenants Hall, 2 Meadow Road | 62 yd | |
| Food Delight | 41 Ebbisham Drive, London | 203 yd | |
| Alcock Kitchen \& Restaurant | Surrey County Cricket Club, Kennington Oval | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 107 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Public House, 51 Durham Street | 380 yd | |
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 396 yd | |
| The Brown Derby | 336 Kennington Park Road, London | 396 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Blue - Fixed Unit | Surrey County Cricket Club, Kennington Oval | 298 yd | |
| Claylands Fish Bar | 2 Claylands Road, London | 336 yd | |
| Smash & Grill | Business, 32 Clapham Road | 358 yd | |
| Palace Grill | 332 Kennington Park Road, London | 396 yd | |
| Sexi Coffi Limited | 8A Harleyford Street, London | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 561 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 592 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 652 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 678 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 714 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 181 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 337 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 436 yd | |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 533 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 600 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Paris Gymnasium (Closed) 73-74 73-74 Goding Street | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 675 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 | 98.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.