Meadow Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1PS 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 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1PT, SW8 1BA, SW8 1PP, SW8 1AY, SW8 1HA, SW8 1EU, SW8 1AZ, SW8 1LB, SW8 1EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 1PS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.7% of the population 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 | 51.7% | 59.7% | 8.0% | 51.0% | 8.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 40.3% | -8.0% | 49.0% | -8.7% |
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 1PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.8% 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 | 56.2% | 61.8% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 27.8% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 1.8% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 52.7% | 54.6% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 28.2% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 22.9% | 8.6% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 7.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 46.1% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 12.7% | 1% | -11.7% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% 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 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 7.5% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 6.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 19.2% | 20.6% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 18.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 10.7% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 9.7% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 49% | 39.9% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, just 49.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.7% | 49.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| European Union | 15.8% | 13.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 15.8% | 13% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 10.4% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.1% | 9.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53% | 49.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 36.7% | 33.5% | 9.8% | 26.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 6.8% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 2.8% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.3% | 4.2% | -23.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 6.8% | 0.5% | 6.3% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 6.4% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 14.4% | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Oval average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.9%.

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 9 Ibberton House Meadow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2022-11-21 | £405,311 |
| Flat 7 Ibberton House Meadow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-11-17 | £375,967 |
| Flat 9 Ibberton House Meadow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-01-11 | £386,705 |
| Flat 19 Ibberton House Meadow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2017-03-01 | £408,261 |
| Flat 1 Ibberton House Meadow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2016-09-07 | £398,676 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW8 1PS 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 | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 65 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,221 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 | 1,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,875 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 | 2,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,966 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 | 190 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 | 433 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | - not rated | 500 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 | 400 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 400 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 821 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 | 1,870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,486 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 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,883 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 | 604 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 | 608 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Bridges 331 Kennington Lane , Vauxhall SE11 5QY | - not rated | 740 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One World Pre-School 62a Vassall Road , Brixton SW9 6HY | - not rated | 915 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Alpha Community School At Springfield Methodist Church Wandsworth Road , South Lambeth SW8 2JU | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolney Meadow Community Centre | 31 Bolney Street, London | 173 yd | |
| The Shelter Clubhouse | 2 Coney Way, London | 218 yd | |
| The Shelter Clubhouse | 2 Coney Way, London | 218 yd | |
| Ashmole Tenants Hall | Tenants Hall, 2 Meadow Road | 231 yd | |
| The Three Lions Cafe Bar | Shop, 125 South Lambeth Road | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 138 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 281 yd | |
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 482 yd | |
| Mawbey Arms | Mawbey Arms Public House, 7 Mawbey Street | 505 yd | |
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Pizza, Fatboy Pizza, Mr Chinese & Jasmine Express | 129 South Lambeth Road, London | 316 yd | |
| De Milano Pizza | 143 South Lambeth Road, London | 340 yd | |
| Ritto's | 151 South Lambeth Road, London | 362 yd | |
| Smash & Grill | Business, 32 Clapham Road | 403 yd | |
| Gail's | 84 South Lambeth Road, London | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 408 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 531 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 638 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 644 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 681 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 345 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 502 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 627 yd | |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Durand Academy (Junior School) Hackford Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 752 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 126.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.