South Lambeth Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1QU 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 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1XU, SW8 1QT, SW8 1QX, SW8 1QR, SW8 1XX, SW8 1XT, SW8 1UY, SW8 1EJ, SW8 1XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 1QU is primarily male, with 57.1% 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 | 42% | 42.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -8.1% |
| Male | 58% | 57.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 8.1% |
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 1QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.1% 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 | 58.4% | 78.1% | 19.7% | 37.9% | 40.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 12.9% | -13.6% | 44.2% | -31.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 0.7% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 53.1% | 56.5% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 31.4% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 15% | 7.9% | -7.1% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 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.
In the area around SW8 1QU this area, 6.8% 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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 6.8% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 7.2% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 4% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 21.2% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.2% | 55.4% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 12.8% | 2.9% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.2% 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 | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 11.9% | 7.9% | -4.0% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 8.8% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 15.6% | 13.9% | 0.8% | 14.8% |
| White | 58.4% | 42.2% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -39.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 7.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, 62.3% 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 | 56.3% | 62.3% | 6.0% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| European Union | 14.3% | 14.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 4.4% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.4% | 8.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.8% | 62.3% | 8.5% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 18.7% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 10.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 5.1% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21% | 3.5% | -17.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 6% | 0.4% | 5.6% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Lambeth Road was 258.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.4% higher than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Lambeth Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Oval and the 112th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

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 96 Victoria Mansions South Lambeth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-07 | £451,389 |
| Flat 81 Victoria Mansions South Lambeth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-09-17 | £340,569 |
| Flat 61 Victoria Mansions South Lambeth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-10-26 | £336,871 |
| Flat 94 Victoria Mansions South Lambeth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-09-29 | £460,260 |
| Flat 53 Victoria Mansions South Lambeth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-08-26 | £365,863 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW8 1QU 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 | 100 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 954 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 | 1,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,036 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 | 3,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism Wyvil Road , SW8 2TJ | 4out of 4 | 132 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL | 3out of 4 | 803 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 | 754 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,806 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 | 1,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,825 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 | 3,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newton Preparatory School 149 Battersea Park Road , SW8 4BX | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caminetto | 9A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road | 54 yd | |
| Ka Te Espero | 8A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road | 54 yd | |
| Wedding House Patisserie | 1A - 2A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road | 54 yd | |
| Pinto's Portugal Bar \& Restaurant | 5A - 6A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road | 77 yd | |
| The Three Lions Cafe Bar | Shop, 125 South Lambeth Road | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 58 yd | |
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 234 yd | |
| Mawbey Arms | Mawbey Arms Public House, 7 Mawbey Street | 237 yd | |
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 361 yd | |
| The Nottingham Castle | The Nottingham Castle Public House, 257 Wandsworth Road | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Pizza, Fatboy Pizza, Mr Chinese & Jasmine Express | 129 South Lambeth Road, London | 128 yd | |
| De Milano Pizza | 143 South Lambeth Road, London | 173 yd | |
| Ritto's | 151 South Lambeth Road, London | 197 yd | |
| Gail's | 84 South Lambeth Road, London | 276 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, 62 Wandsworth Road | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 264 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 412 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 622 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 629 yd | |
| Tesco | Block F, St George Wharf, London, London | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 361 yd |
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 488 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 704 yd |
| Chelsea Bridge Hotel Queenstown Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 713 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Platanos College STOCKWELL PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 789 yd |
| Lambeth College (Closed) Belmore Street | 789 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 | 204.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 122.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.