Hartington Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 2EX 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 Hartington Road, London, SW8 2EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 2EZ, SW8 2NU, SW8 2NX, SW8 2HA, SW8 2BA, SW8 2BL, SW8 2EY, SW8 2HB, SW8 2EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW8 2EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 51.8% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 53.5% | 48.2% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 2EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 54.9% | 52.4% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 24.8% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 12.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 48.8% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 28.6% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 17% | 15.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 22.7% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 9.4% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 8.9% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 38.9% | 17.7% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 9.8% | 4.4% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.5% 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 | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 24.1% | 19.4% | -4.7% | 2.5% | 16.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.8% | 12.6% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 11.6% |
| Other Black | 9.5% | 6.7% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 36.1% | 41.5% | 5.4% | 81.4% | -39.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 55.3% 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 | 61.4% | 55.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 14.6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 15.8% | 14.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 11.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 8.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.9% | 55.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 31% | 29.8% | 9.8% | 21.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 2.4% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 27% | 5.2% | -21.8% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartington Road was 212.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% higher than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hartington Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Oval and the 156th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 14 Benson Court Hartington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-07-04 | £432,497 |
| Flat 9 Benson Court Hartington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2015-11-17 | £496,095 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,313 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 | 2,175 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 | 2,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allen Edwards Primary School Studley Road , Stockwell SW4 6RP | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 611 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 | 648 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkhall Primary Campus Smedley Street , Clapham SW4 6PH | 3out of 4 | 684 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 | 671 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 717 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,442 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 | 5,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,474 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,508 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 | 937 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,304 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 | 242 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall College of Building and Further Education Belmore Street , SW8 2JY | - not rated | 318 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel Preparatory School 230-234 Brixton Road , SW9 6AH | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Preparatory School 149 Battersea Park Road , SW8 4BX | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Blue | 172 Wandsworth Road, London | 204 yd | |
| Alem Restaurant | 176A Wandsworth Road, London | 205 yd | |
| Meskerem Restaurant | 176A Wandsworth Road, London | 205 yd | |
| Enset Restaurant | Ground Floor, 176 Wandsworth Road | 205 yd | |
| Max's Cafe | 345 Wandsworth Road, London | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Arms | The Cavendish Arms, Hartington Road | 52 yd | |
| Priory Arms | The Priory Arms Public House, 83 Lansdowne Way | 177 yd | |
| Mawbey Arms | Mawbey Arms Public House, 7 Mawbey Street | 303 yd | |
| The Nottingham Castle | The Nottingham Castle Public House, 257 Wandsworth Road | 314 yd | |
| The Surprise | The Surprise Public House, 16 Southville | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 180A Wandsworth Road, London | 205 yd | |
| El Hak | Ground Floor, 174 Wandsworth Road | 205 yd | |
| Twice As Nice | 192 Wandsworth Road, London | 246 yd | |
| Zansher FC | 355 Wandsworth Road, London | 280 yd | |
| Pollo House | 355A Wandsworth Road, London | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 214 Wandsworth Road, London | 246 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 409 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2A - 2D Binfield Road, London | 581 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 650 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 271 yd |
| Chelsea Bridge Hotel Queenstown Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 308 yd |
| Lambeth College (Closed) Belmore Street | 318 yd | |
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 335 yd |
| Larkhall Park PRIORY MEWS | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 376 yd |
| Patmore Clubroom (Closed) Thessaly Road | 618 yd | |
| Platanos College STOCKWELL PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| Stockwell Park School (Closed) Stockwell Park Road | swimming pool | 719 yd |
| Griffin Primary School STEWARTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 817 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.