Overview of SW8 2EB

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Lansdowne Way is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 2EB 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 Lansdowne Way, London, SW8 2EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW8 2ED, SW8 2EA, SW8 2EE, SW8 2EY, SW4 6RQ, SW4 6SR, SW8 2EF, SW8 2EP, SW4 6TJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 2EB is primarily male, with 54.4% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female44.6%45.6%1.0% 51.0% -5.4%
Male55.4%54.4%-1.0% 49.0% 5.4%

Partnership Status

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 2EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single49%62.1%13.1% 37.9% 24.2%
Married: Opposite sex39.2%26%-13.2% 44.2% -18.2%
Married: Same sex1.5%1.4%-0.1% 0.3% 1.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Separated2%1.8%-0.2% 2.2% -0.4%
Divorced7.8%5.5%-2.3% 9.1% -3.6%
Widowed0.5%2.3%1.8% 6.1% -3.8%

Health

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 (88.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health55.4%52.3%-3.1% 48.4% 3.9%
Good health36.1%36.1%0.0% 33.6% 2.5%
Fair health7.3%9.5%2.2% 12.7% -3.2%
Bad health1.3%2.1%0.8% 4.0% -1.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 67.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications3.9%12.1%8.2% 18.2% -6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 4.4%3.3%-1.1% 9.6% -6.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels9.8%4.2%-5.6% 13.4% -9.2%
Apprenticeship0.5%3.3%2.8% 5.3% -2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.9%7.4%0.5% 16.9% -9.5%
Degree or Similar63.7%67.4%3.7% 33.8% 33.6%
Other10.8%2.3%-8.5% 2.8% -0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.4%0.4% 1.1% -0.7%
Chinese0%2.1%2.1% 0.7% 1.4%
Indian0.9%1.3%0.4% 3.1% -1.8%
Pakistani0%0.4%0.4% 2.7% -2.3%
Other Asian3%2.9%-0.1% 1.6% 1.3%
Black African1.7%2.1%0.4% 2.5% -0.4%
Black Caribbean1.3%2.1%0.8% 1.0% 1.1%
Other Black0.9%0%-0.9% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian3.9%2.1%-1.8% 0.8% 1.3%
Mixed White and African1.7%0.4%-1.3% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.7%1.7% 0.9% 0.8%
Mixed Other0.4%0.8%0.4% 0.8% 0.0%
White85%71.4%-13.6% 81.4% -10.0%
Roma0%3.4%3.4% 0.2% 3.2%
Arab0.9%0.8%-0.1% 0.6% 0.2%
Other0.4%8%7.6% 1.6% 6.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom62.2%46.9%-15.3% 83.2% -36.3%
European Union18.5%26.1%7.6% 6.1% 20.0%
Rest of Europe1.7%1.7%0.0% 0.8% 0.9%
Africa4.7%5.4%0.7% 2.7% 2.7%
Middle East and Asia4.7%7.1%2.4% 5.6% 1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean6.4%12.4%6.0% 1.3% 11.1%
Oceania1.7%0.4%-1.3% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK60.5%46.9%-13.6% 83.2% -36.3%
10+ Years3.9%22%18.1% 9.8% 12.2%
5-10 Years8.2%10.8%2.6% 2.9% 7.9%
2-5 Years9.4%14.1%4.7% 2.2% 11.9%
Less than 2 years18%6.2%-11.8% 1.9% 4.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom61% 76.7% -15.7%
Ireland1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
France1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
Germany1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Italy5.8% 0.6% 5.2%
Portugal3.7% 0.5% 3.2%
Spain5% 0.4% 4.6%
Lithuania1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Poland0.8% 1.3% -0.5%
Romania2.9% 0.9% 2.0%
Other EU countries6.6% 1.5% 5.1%
Other Europe0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North Africa0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Southern Asia0.4% 1.2% -0.8%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Central and South America2.5% 0.2% 2.3%
No passport held3.3% 13.5% -10.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion37.3% 37.2% 0.1%
Christian44.4% 46.2% -1.8%
Buddhist1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Jewish0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Muslim7.9% 6.5% 1.4%
Other religion1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Not answered6.6% 6.0% 0.6%

Safety

Is Lansdowne Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lansdowne Way was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.2% lower than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Lansdowne Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Oval and the 47th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,600
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SW8 2EB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lansdowne Way are based on 274 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lambeth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lansdowne Way, London, SW8 2EB

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW8 2EB

Average Price
£332,056
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£332,056
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lansdowne Way

Average Price
£517,319
Semi-Detached
£752,485
Terraced
£1,117,022
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£408,814
Other
£2,901,141

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lansdowne WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 18 Hartington Court Lansdowne Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£445,0002025-03-31 £446,373
Flat 34 Hartington Court Lansdowne Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£285,0002023-02-20 £275,943
Flat 31 Hartington Court Lansdowne Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£310,0002022-07-19 £303,769
Flat 19 Hartington Court Lansdowne Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£355,0002022-06-23 £351,396
Flat 33 Hartington Court Lansdowne Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£267,5002022-01-10 £262,123
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW8 2EB

Employment

SW8 2EB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee111
Self-Employed34
Part-Time Employee23
Retired21
Other11
Student (economically inactive)9
Unemployed7
Looking after home or family3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Education22
Professional, scientific and technical activities16
Information and communication16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles14
Other13
Financial and insurance activities11
Construction10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Human health and social work activities8
Accommodation and food service activities7
Administrative and support service activities7
Manufacturing5
Transport and storage3

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tachbrook Nursery School
Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT
3out of 4 1,385 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Triangle Nursery School
25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ
4out of 4 1,805 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 2,297 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 2,666 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 2,906 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Allen Edwards Primary School
Studley Road , Stockwell SW4 6RP
3out of 4 346 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Herbert Morrison Primary School
Hartington Road , SW8 2HP
4out of 4 460 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Lark Hall Primary School (Including Lark Hall Centre for Pupils with Autism)
Smedley Street , Clapham SW4 6PH
3out of 4 583 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Griffin Primary School
Stewarts Road , SW8 4JB
2out of 4 715 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ
3out of 4 733 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Platanos College
Clapham Road , SW9 0AL
4out of 4 758 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Archbishop Tenison's School
55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR
1out of 4 1,310 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Lilian Baylis Technology School
323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY
4out of 4 1,563 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pimlico Academy
Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT
4out of 4 1,661 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Saint Gabriel's College
Langton Road , SW9 6UL
3out of 4 2,023 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lambeth College
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 2,178 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , Clapham
- not rated 2,410 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
The Marine Society College of the Sea
200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY
- not rated 2,623 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's College London Maths School
80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ
- not rated 2,824 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 2,930 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 3,793 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
4out of 4 5,225 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newton Preparatory School
149 Battersea Park Road , SW8 4BX
- not rated 1,269 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Lansdowne School
49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD
3out of 4 1,282 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fairley House School
30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU
- not rated 1,837 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Kennington Park Academy
20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX
3out of 4 1,924 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Westminster Under School
Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN
- not rated 2,016 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Avenida Brasil74 - 76 Lansdowne Way, London187 yd
Casa Benfica343 Wandsworth Road, London290 yd
Max's Cafe345 Wandsworth Road, London290 yd
Atoca339 - 343 Wandsworth Road, London290 yd
Lusitania Restaurante353 Wandsworth Road, London292 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Priory ArmsThe Priory Arms Public House, 83 Lansdowne Way143 yd
Cavendish ArmsThe Cavendish Arms, Hartington Road195 yd
The SurpriseThe Surprise Public House, 16 Southville302 yd
The Canton ArmsThe Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road415 yd
Mawbey ArmsMawbey Arms Public House, 7 Mawbey Street424 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Zansher FC355 Wandsworth Road, London290 yd
Pollo House355A Wandsworth Road, London290 yd
Noor Desserts355A Wandsworth Road, London290 yd
Twice As Nice192 Wandsworth Road, London312 yd
Domino's Pizza180A Wandsworth Road, London331 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco214 Wandsworth Road, London312 yd
Sainsbury's2A - 2D Binfield Road, London449 yd
The Co-operative Group FoodGround Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road462 yd
Sainsbury's314 - 318 Clapham Road, London517 yd
Iceland Foods314 - 318 Clapham Road, London517 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Oasis Play
MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE
artificial grass pitch143 yd
Larkhall Park
PRIORY MEWS
artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts293 yd
Pure Gym (London Lambeth)
Wandsworth Road
health and fitness suite312 yd
Lambeth College (Closed)
Belmore Street
380 yd
Chelsea Bridge Hotel
Queenstown Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool411 yd
South Bank Club
124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts491 yd
Platanos College
STOCKWELL PARK ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite582 yd
Stockwell Park School (Closed)
Stockwell Park Road
swimming pool625 yd
Patmore Clubroom (Closed)
Thessaly Road
628 yd
Ymca (Lambeth) (Closed)
King Georges House 40-46 King Georges House 40-46 Stockwell Road
health and fitness suite756 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 97.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed74.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed62.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed122.62 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed122.62 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed16.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.