Claylands Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1NY 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 Claylands Road, London, SW8 1NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1NU, SW8 1NL, SW9 0JG, SW8 1PA, SW9 0JQ, SW8 1NX, SW8 1PB, SW9 0JD, SW9 0JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 1NY is primarily male, with 57.9% 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 | 46% | 42.1% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -8.9% |
| Male | 54% | 57.9% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 8.9% |
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 1NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.2% 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 | 70.9% | 70.2% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 32.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.4% | 19.9% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -24.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 61.5% | 53.2% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 36.9% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 1NY this area, 7.4% 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 76.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 9.4% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 70% | 76.1% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 42.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 84.2% | 76.9% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 6.7% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 61.4% 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 | 70.9% | 61.4% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 17% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 9.4% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 5.8% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 5.3% | 1.2% | -4.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.8% | 61.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 17.3% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 6.4% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.2% | 37.2% | 19.0% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claylands Road was 453.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 263.7% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Claylands Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Kennington and the 65th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 167.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Claylands Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2023-03-09 | £18,484 |
| 6 Claylands Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2007-05-29 | £653,291 |
| 4 Claylands Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2007-04-11 | £748,485 |
| 4 Claylands Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2004-12-07 | £688,022 |
| 8 Claylands Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2004-07-07 | £485,674 |
SW8 1NY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 1NY 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 | 175 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 67 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| 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 | 1,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,781 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 | 2,878 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 | 162 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | - not rated | 397 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Primary School Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Junior School Clayton Street , SE11 5BZ | - not rated | 518 yd | Community 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 | 248 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 249 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 705 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 960 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 | 1,805 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,616 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 | 2,720 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 | 747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,534 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 | 184 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 | 250 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One World Pre-School 62a Vassall Road , Brixton SW9 6HY | - not rated | 599 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Evolve Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | - not rated | 636 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | - not rated | 637 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liloo Coffee & Kitchen | 8 Claylands Road, London | 2 yd | |
| 24 The Oval | 24 Clapham Road, London | 50 yd | |
| Offley Canteen | Offley Works, Offley Road | 121 yd | |
| Oval Snack And Cafe Bar | Shop, 312 Kennington Park Road | 149 yd | |
| Cable Cafe | 8 Brixton Road, London | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 149 yd | |
| The Brown Derby | 336 Kennington Park Road, London | 149 yd | |
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 352 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Public House, 51 Durham Street | 634 yd | |
| The Kennington | 60 Camberwell New Road, London | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claylands Fish Bar | 2 Claylands Road, London | 2 yd | |
| Smash & Grill | Business, 32 Clapham Road | 76 yd | |
| Palace Grill | 332 Kennington Park Road, London | 149 yd | |
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 12 Brixton Road, London | 199 yd | |
| Springway Chinese Food | 34 Brixton Road, London | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 497 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 614 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 734 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 767 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 250 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 272 yd | |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 277 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 396 yd |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 410 yd |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 541 yd | |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 668 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.