South Lambeth Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 1TW 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 1TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1TP, SW8 1GB, SW8 1UD, SW8 1TJ, SW8 1GA, SW8 1SY, SW8 1TB, SW8 1TE, SW8 1SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 1TW is primarily male, with 56.4% 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 | 39.4% | 43.6% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 60.6% | 56.4% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 1TW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.1% 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 | 73.5% | 76.1% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 38.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.6% | 11.4% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -32.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 58.5% | 58.9% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 30% | 32.3% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 6.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 1TW this area, 7.2% 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 65%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.9% | 65% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 31.2% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.1% 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 | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 10.3% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 72% | 64.1% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -17.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 53% 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% | 53% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 19.8% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 8.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56% | 53.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 11.5% | 21.1% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 12% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 6.8% | -12.5% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 13.3% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Lambeth Road was 113.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.0% lower than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
South Lambeth Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Oval and the 365th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

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 40 Park Mansions South Lambeth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-08-09 | £574,312 |
| Flat 31 Park Mansions South Lambeth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-06-17 | £505,249 |
| Flat 26 Park Mansions South Lambeth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-04-22 | £399,574 |
| Flat 50 Park Mansions South Lambeth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2021-12-23 | £394,003 |
| Flat 32 Park Mansions South Lambeth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2021-11-12 | £393,607 |
SW8 1TW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
SW8 1TW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 186 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Information and communication | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 818 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 | 1,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,095 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 | 3,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,460 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 | 2out of 4 | 296 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 | 395 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 | 409 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 623 yd | Community 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 | 442 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 524 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 525 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico School Lupus Street , SW1V 3AT | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,403 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 | 1,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,989 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 | 2,001 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 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,771 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 | 414 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bbi School Vauxhall Street , Vauxhall Primary School SE11 5LG | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lighthouse Group (TLG) Centre Kennington Park Community Centre , 8 Harleyford Street SE11 5SY | - not rated | 756 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School 2 St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspen House School Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AN | - not rated | 952 yd | Community special school | 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 | 201 yd | |
| Bonnington Cafe | 11 Vauxhall Grove, London | 203 yd | |
| Bru Coffee & More | 6A Miles Street, London | 210 yd | |
| VauxWall Climbing Centre | Arches 47 To 47A, 24 South Lambeth Road | 221 yd | |
| Nando's | Arch 56, South Lambeth Road | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | Arches 39-44 Parry Street, London | 120 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Public House, 51 Durham Street | 301 yd | |
| The Riverside (Unit 14) | 5 St George Wharf, London | 313 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak Public House, 355 Kennington Lane | 345 yd | |
| Eagle London South Central | The Duke Of Cambridge Public House, 349 Kennington Lane | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry On Naanstop | Arch 50, 7-11 South Lambeth Place, London | 200 yd | |
| Mamma Mia | Arch 50, 7-11 South Lambeth Place, London | 200 yd | |
| Karapincha | Arch 50, 7-11 South Lambeth Place, London | 200 yd | |
| Rudie's Jerk Shack (Vauxhall) | Arch 50, 7-11 South Lambeth Place, London | 200 yd | |
| Zaras | Arch 50, 7-11 South Lambeth Place, London | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 157 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 201 yd | |
| Tesco | Block F, St George Wharf, London, London | 388 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 534 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 181 yd |
| The Gym (London Vauxhall) 6a 6a St. George Wharf | health and fitness suite | 348 yd |
| Paris Gymnasium (Closed) 73-74 73-74 Goding Street | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 443 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 763 yd | |
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 786 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 | 325 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 370.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 325 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 365.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.