Richborne Terrace is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1PT 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 Richborne Terrace, London, SW8 1PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1BA, SW8 1PS, SW8 1PP, SW8 1LB, SW8 1AZ, SW8 1AY, SW8 1LA, SW8 1HA, SW8 1JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 1PT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% 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 | 44.9% | 56.6% | 11.7% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 55.1% | 43.4% | -11.7% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 1PT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.1% 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 | 64.7% | 67.1% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 29.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 19.8% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 56.4% | 65.5% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 17.1% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 23.4% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -10.2% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 13.3% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 5.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 12.4% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 12.9% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 49.4% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 9.4% | 1.2% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 20.7% | 12.9% | -7.8% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.5% | 7.5% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 6.5% |
| Other Black | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.2% | 8.5% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| White | 51.1% | 52.7% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -28.7% |
| Other | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 57.4% | 68.6% | 11.2% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 12.8% | 12.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 8.3% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.2% | 6.7% | -3.5% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57% | 67.9% | 10.9% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 23.9% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 1.9% | -6.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 3.1% | -24.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 8.8% | 0.5% | 8.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richborne Terrace was 93.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% lower than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Richborne Terrace has the 20th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Kennington and the 325th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.

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 46 Horton House Richborne Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2021-11-18 | £370,509 |
| Flat 13 Horton House Richborne Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2021-06-30 | £339,240 |
| Flat 13 Horton House Richborne Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £463,000 | 2019-07-05 | £453,344 |
| Flat 27 Horton House Richborne Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2018-04-17 | £286,703 |
| Flat 26 Horton House Richborne Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £492,000 | 2018-04-17 | £473,348 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW8 1PT 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 | 93 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,200 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 | 1,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,871 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 | 2,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,003 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 | 211 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 413 yd | Community 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 | 428 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 511 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL | 3out of 4 | 518 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 | - not rated | 371 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 372 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 860 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 | 1,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,451 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 | 784 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,854 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 | 588 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School 2 St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Bridges 331 Kennington Lane , Vauxhall SE11 5QY | - not rated | 700 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One World Pre-School 62a Vassall Road , Brixton SW9 6HY | - not rated | 929 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 | 1,026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shelter Clubhouse | 2 Coney Way, London | 188 yd | |
| The Shelter Clubhouse | 2 Coney Way, London | 188 yd | |
| Ashmole Tenants Hall | Tenants Hall, 2 Meadow Road | 192 yd | |
| Bolney Meadow Community Centre | 31 Bolney Street, London | 204 yd | |
| Pinto's Portugal Bar \& Restaurant | 5A - 6A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 105 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 304 yd | |
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 519 yd | |
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 528 yd | |
| Mawbey Arms | Mawbey Arms Public House, 7 Mawbey Street | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Pizza, Fatboy Pizza, Mr Chinese & Jasmine Express | 129 South Lambeth Road, London | 345 yd | |
| De Milano Pizza | 143 South Lambeth Road, London | 372 yd | |
| Ritto's | 151 South Lambeth Road, London | 394 yd | |
| Gail's | 84 South Lambeth Road, London | 396 yd | |
| Smash & Grill | Business, 32 Clapham Road | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 443 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 567 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 606 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 640 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 317 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 373 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 527 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 606 yd | |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 718 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 731 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 118.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.