Meadow Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1ND 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 Meadow Road, London, SW8 1ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1NF, SW8 1QE, SW8 1PJ, SW8 1LU, SW8 1LS, SW8 1LT, SW8 1NA, SE11 5SW, SW8 1LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW8 1ND has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.1% | 49.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 1ND, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 54.1% | 59% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 25.9% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.4% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 58.8% | 55.5% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 26.3% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 13% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 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.
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 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 13.1% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 48.9% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 11% | 4.5% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.4% 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 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 12.1% | 11.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.3% | 5.5% | -4.8% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 55.9% | 54.4% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -27.0% |
| Other | 1.5% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
In this area, 58.1% 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 | 64.4% | 58.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 13.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 8.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.2% | 58.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 26.9% | 24.0% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 6.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.8% | 2.9% | -18.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Road was 237.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% higher than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Oval and the 128th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 65 Stoddart House Meadow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £346,667 | 2024-08-22 | £343,846 |
| Flat 58 Stoddart House Meadow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-01-07 | £440,955 |
| Flat 45 Stoddart House Meadow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2018-11-21 | £463,806 |
| Flat 49 Stoddart House Meadow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £276,500 | 2013-09-27 | £379,167 |
| Flat 65 Stoddart House Meadow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2007-12-20 | £311,773 |
SW8 1ND 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,161 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 | 2,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Primary School Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ | 4out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 528 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 | 184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 358 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,481 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 | 1,502 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,402 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 | 2,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 876 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcock Kitchen \& Restaurant | Surrey County Cricket Club, Kennington Oval | 146 yd | |
| The Shelter Clubhouse | 2 Coney Way, London | 174 yd | |
| The Shelter Clubhouse | 2 Coney Way, London | 174 yd | |
| Food Delight | 41 Ebbisham Drive, London | 205 yd | |
| Ashmole Tenants Hall | Tenants Hall, 2 Meadow Road | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 255 yd | |
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 290 yd | |
| The Brown Derby | 336 Kennington Park Road, London | 290 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Public House, 51 Durham Street | 341 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak Public House, 355 Kennington Lane | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Blue - Fixed Unit | Surrey County Cricket Club, Kennington Oval | 146 yd | |
| Sexi Coffi Limited | 8A Harleyford Street, London | 287 yd | |
| Palace Grill | 332 Kennington Park Road, London | 290 yd | |
| Claylands Fish Bar | 2 Claylands Road, London | 292 yd | |
| Smash & Grill | Business, 32 Clapham Road | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 540 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 630 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 639 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 775 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 47 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 147 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 148 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 296 yd | |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 460 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 461 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 573 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 643 yd |
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 666 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.