Bondway is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1SJ 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 Bondway, London, SW8 1SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 2FD, SW8 2FF, SW8 2FG, SW8 1TW, SW8 2FH, SW8 1TP, SW8 2LG, SW8 2LZ, SW8 2LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 1SJ is primarily male, with 56.5% 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 | 41.3% | 43.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -7.5% |
| Male | 58.7% | 56.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 7.5% |
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 1SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.6% 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 | 71.4% | 76.6% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 38.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.3% | 13% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -31.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) 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 | 57.9% | 54.4% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 33.8% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 9.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1SJ this area, 5% 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 68%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 11.9% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.9% | 68% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 34.2% |
| Other | 7% | 5.3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% 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 | 3.6% | 8.4% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 7.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 0.8% | -4.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 3.8% | -3.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 69.3% | 63.6% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, just 47.6% 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 | 55.6% | 47.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 19.5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 3% | -5.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 14% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.8% 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 | 52.7% | 47.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -35.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 17.8% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 10.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.7% | 9% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 14.6% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 5.5% | 0.4% | 5.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.4% | 0.3% | 7.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central Asia | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bondway was 1676.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1159.0% higher than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Bondway has the 2nd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Oval and the 10th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 542.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Bondway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2014-07-04 | £166,944 |
SW8 1SJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW8 1SJ 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 | 180 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Information and communication | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 535 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 | 1,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,305 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 | 3,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 3out of 4 | 482 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 | 4out of 4 | 496 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral RC Primary School Bessborough Place , SW1V 3SE | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,667 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 | 1,771 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,391 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 | 2,916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,465 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 | 762 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,480 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Ground Floor, 2 South Lambeth Place | 92 yd | |
| VauxWall Climbing Centre | Arches 47 To 47A, 24 South Lambeth Road | 154 yd | |
| Nando's | Arch 56, South Lambeth Road | 154 yd | |
| Vine Bar London | Unit 7 Block F, St George Wharf | 156 yd | |
| Cottons Restaurant | 9 St George Wharf, London | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | Arches 39-44 Parry Street, London | 47 yd | |
| The Riverside (Unit 14) | 5 St George Wharf, London | 158 yd | |
| Mother Kelly's | Arch 76 Albert Embankment, London | 302 yd | |
| Ashtar Lounge | Arches 80 To 81, Albert Embankment | 380 yd | |
| The Royal Vauxhall Tavern | Royal Vauxhall Tavern Public House, 372 Kennington Lane | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win And Lily Oriental | 6 South Lambeth Place, London | 92 yd | |
| Get The Greek | 6 South Lambeth Place, London | 92 yd | |
| Pizza Sorrento | 6 South Lambeth Place, London | 92 yd | |
| Boca Chica | 6 South Lambeth Place, London | 92 yd | |
| Wagyu Burger | 6 South Lambeth Place, London | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 2 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 92 yd | |
| Tesco | Block F, St George Wharf, London, London | 251 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 509 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Vauxhall) 6a 6a St. George Wharf | health and fitness suite | 200 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 296 yd |
| Paris Gymnasium (Closed) 73-74 73-74 Goding Street | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 503 yd |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 868 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 | 98.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 41.0% |
| 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 | 1.3% |
| Median download speed | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.