Teversham Lane is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 2DJ is located in the Stockwell West & Larkhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Teversham Lane, London, SW8 2DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 2DL, SW8 1UJ, SW8 2DH, SW8 2DG, SW8 2DP, SW8 2DR, SW8 2BU, SW8 1XR, SW8 2DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW8 2DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents 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 | 46% | 47.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 54% | 52.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 2DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.9% 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 | 55.2% | 68.9% | 13.7% | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 16.6% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -27.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 45.7% | 47.1% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 39% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 11.6% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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.
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 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 16.7% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 4.2% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 49.2% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 18.3% | 3.3% | -15.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.3% 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 | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 11.1% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 1.5% | -4.0% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 69.8% | 60.3% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -21.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 8.8% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
In this area, 51.5% 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 | 47.3% | 51.5% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| European Union | 30.5% | 26.2% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 20.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45% | 51.3% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 33.3% | 26.9% | 9.8% | 23.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 7.3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 4.2% | -8.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.7% | 3.8% | -23.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 15.2% | 0.5% | 14.7% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Teversham Lane was 44.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.3% lower than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Teversham Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Oval and the 114th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Teversham Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-01-24 | £428,985 |
| 25 Teversham Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-10-13 | £435,666 |
| 37 Teversham Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2023-07-31 | £540,622 |
| 95 Teversham Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,500 | 2022-05-04 | £409,789 |
| 3 Teversham Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £476,500 | 2022-01-05 | £449,682 |
SW8 2DJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW8 2DJ 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 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 1,516 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 | 2,118 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 | 2,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Edwards Primary School Studley Road , Stockwell SW4 6RP | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 626 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkhall Primary Campus Smedley Street , Clapham SW4 6PH | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 404 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Community 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 | 5,332 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,355 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 | 2,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,526 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 | 626 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,167 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Community School At Springfield Methodist Church Wandsworth Road , South Lambeth SW8 2JU | - not rated | 543 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall College of Building and Further Education Belmore Street , SW8 2JY | - not rated | 620 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel Preparatory School 230-234 Brixton Road , SW9 6AH | - not rated | 947 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One World Pre-School 62a Vassall Road , Brixton SW9 6HY | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenida Brasil | 74 - 76 Lansdowne Way, London | 98 yd | |
| Stockwell Bus Garage Canteen | Stockwell Bus Garage, Binfield Road | 146 yd | |
| Royal Institute Of British Architects | 76-78 PORTLAND PLACE | 189 yd | |
| Jack's Coffee & Gelato | Shop, 350 South Lambeth Road | 200 yd | |
| Taste More | Shop, 352 South Lambeth Road | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 201 yd | |
| Cavendish Arms | The Cavendish Arms, Hartington Road | 306 yd | |
| Mawbey Arms | Mawbey Arms Public House, 7 Mawbey Street | 381 yd | |
| Priory Arms | The Priory Arms Public House, 83 Lansdowne Way | 401 yd | |
| The Swan | 2A Stockwell Road, London | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Spice | 13 Lansdowne Way, London | 235 yd | |
| Roosters Corner | 346 South Lambeth Road, London | 307 yd | |
| Ritto's | 151 South Lambeth Road, London | 347 yd | |
| De Milano Pizza | 143 South Lambeth Road, London | 374 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza, Fatboy Pizza, Mr Chinese & Jasmine Express | 129 South Lambeth Road, London | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 285 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2A - 2D Binfield Road, London | 329 yd | |
| Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London | 375 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 493 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 511 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Platanos College STOCKWELL PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 378 yd |
| Stockwell Park School (Closed) Stockwell Park Road | swimming pool | 407 yd |
| Larkhall Park PRIORY MEWS | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 542 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 582 yd |
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 602 yd |
| Durand Academy (Junior School) Hackford Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Lambeth College (Closed) Belmore Street | 620 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 108.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.