South Lambeth Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1RL is located in the Vauxhall 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 1RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1RP, SW8 1RH, SW8 1DF, SW8 1SQ, SW8 1JY, SW8 1BQ, SW8 1BP, SW8 1TP, SW8 1TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 1RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents 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 | 43% | 53.1% | 10.1% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 57% | 46.9% | -10.1% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 1RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.5% 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 | 61.2% | 78.5% | 17.3% | 37.9% | 40.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 13.9% | -17.4% | 44.2% | -30.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 63.2% | 60.3% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 32.1% | 6.6% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 6.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 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 1RL this area, 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 59.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 3.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 25.7% | 17.9% | 16.9% | 8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.3% | 59.3% | -6.0% | 33.8% | 25.5% |
| Other | 9% | 2.9% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 8.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 85.1% | 67.3% | -17.8% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 52.8% 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 | 71.2% | 52.8% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 18.9% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 14.6% | 11.3% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 52.6% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 10.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 25% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 23.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.8% | 0.3% | 8.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Lambeth Road was 215.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.5% higher than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
South Lambeth Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Oval and the 151st highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 140.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 South Lambeth Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £13,150,000 | 2018-07-31 | £12,782,453 |
| Car Parking Spaces 66 - 70 South Lambeth Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2018-06-06 | £2,842,583 |
| 80 South Lambeth Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £92,500,000 | 2015-02-27 | £105,027,207 |
| Suite 6 68 South Lambeth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £460,000 | 2003-10-03 | £1,066,519 |
SW8 1RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW8 1RL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 163 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 786 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 | 1,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,194 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 | 3,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,356 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 | 3out of 4 | 224 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 2out of 4 | 479 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL | 3out of 4 | 547 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 | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 607 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 623 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 5,281 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,640 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,845 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 | 1,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,107 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 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Bridges 331 Kennington Lane , Vauxhall SE11 5QY | - not rated | 598 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lighthouse Group (TLG) Centre Kennington Park Community Centre , 8 Harleyford Street SE11 5SY | - not rated | 851 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bbi School Vauxhall Street , Vauxhall Primary School SE11 5LG | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School 2 St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW | - not rated | 910 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Community School At Springfield Methodist Church Wandsworth Road , South Lambeth SW8 2JU | - not rated | 1,003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bru Coffee & More | 6A Miles Street, London | 55 yd | |
| 43 Sichuan Kitchen | 43 South Lambeth Road, London | 66 yd | |
| Mumbai Delight | 51 South Lambeth Road, London | 70 yd | |
| Harar Restaurant | Ground Floor, 49 South Lambeth Road | 70 yd | |
| Tia Maria Restaurant | The Wheatsheaf, 126 South Lambeth Road | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | Arches 39-44 Parry Street, London | 195 yd | |
| The Riverside (Unit 14) | 5 St George Wharf, London | 352 yd | |
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 430 yd | |
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 435 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gail's | 84 South Lambeth Road, London | 136 yd | |
| Knot | Shops, Vauxhall Station | 299 yd | |
| Win And Lily Oriental | 6 South Lambeth Place, London | 326 yd | |
| Get The Greek | 6 South Lambeth Place, London | 326 yd | |
| Pizza Sorrento | 6 South Lambeth Place, London | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 241 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 326 yd | |
| Tesco | Block F, St George Wharf, London, London | 356 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 358 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 110 yd |
| The Gym (London Vauxhall) 6a 6a St. George Wharf | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Paris Gymnasium (Closed) 73-74 73-74 Goding Street | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 627 yd |
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 677 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 861 yd | |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 889 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 | 72.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.4% |
| 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 | 17.2% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.