Hebden Place is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 2FS is located in the Vauxhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 2016-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hebden Place, London, SW8 2FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 2ET, SW8 2EW, SW8 2FT, SW8 2SP, SW8 2SR, SW8 2SW, SW8 2SS, SW8 2SN, SW8 2SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW8 2FS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 36.3% | 50.3% | 14.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 63.7% | 49.7% | -14.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 2FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.6% 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 | 72.6% | 75.6% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 37.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.1% | 13.1% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -31.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 5.7% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 0.6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 39.6% | 61.1% | 21.5% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 26.5% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 10.3% | -11.9% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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 2FS this area, 6.3% 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 80%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 6.3% | -13.2% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 0% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 4% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 7.4% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 80% | 44.5% | 33.8% | 46.2% |
| Other | 11.1% | 1.1% | -10.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 9% | 2.2% | -6.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 0% | -7.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 66.7% | 67.7% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -13.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 44.3% 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 | 64.9% | 44.3% | -20.6% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 21.1% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 9% | 4.3% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 14.1% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 10.8% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 9.5% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.1% 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 | 60.7% | 44.3% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 14.1% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 14.1% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 14.1% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 11.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 13.5% | -6.6% | 1.9% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.9% | 76.7% | -24.8% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 6.5% | 0.2% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hebden Place was 248.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% higher than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Hebden Place has the 11th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Oval and the 119th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 55 Pinto Tower, 4 Hebden Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-05-30 | £574,411 |
| Flat 31 Pinto Tower, 4 Hebden Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-05-20 | £574,411 |
| Flat 38 Pinto Tower, 4 Hebden Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2023-07-12 | £788,383 |
| Flat 60 Pinto Tower, 4 Hebden Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2023-06-16 | £828,399 |
| Flat 50 Pinto Tower, 4 Hebden Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2023-04-03 | £822,866 |
SW8 2FS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW8 2FS 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 | 118 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 709 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 | 1,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,023 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 | 3,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism Wyvil Road , SW8 2TJ | 4out of 4 | 343 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 424 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Corunna Road , Battersea SW8 4JS | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral RC Primary School Bessborough Place , SW1V 3SE | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,597 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 2,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,788 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 | 3,451 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 | 1,156 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Preparatory School 149 Battersea Park Road , SW8 4BX | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eaton Square School 79 Eccleston Square , SW1V 1PP | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,783 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiance Bubbletea | 5 Cellini Street, London | 124 yd | |
| Starbucks | Sainsbury's, 62 Wandsworth Road | 126 yd | |
| Tugal Cafe | 28 Wilcox Road, London | 164 yd | |
| Mister Waffle | 112 Wandsworth Road, London | 205 yd | |
| China Spice | The Nottingham Castle, 257 Wandsworth Road | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 151 yd | |
| The Nottingham Castle | The Nottingham Castle Public House, 257 Wandsworth Road | 214 yd | |
| Mawbey Arms | Mawbey Arms Public House, 7 Mawbey Street | 337 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 413 yd | |
| Cavendish Arms | The Cavendish Arms, Hartington Road | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, 62 Wandsworth Road | 126 yd | |
| Gail's | 84 South Lambeth Road, London | 320 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza, Fatboy Pizza, Mr Chinese & Jasmine Express | 129 South Lambeth Road, London | 449 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 180A Wandsworth Road, London | 461 yd | |
| El Hak | Ground Floor, 174 Wandsworth Road | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 126 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 538 yd | |
| Tesco | Block F, St George Wharf, London, London | 538 yd | |
| Tesco | 214 Wandsworth Road, London | 591 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 619 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 250 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 502 yd |
| Chelsea Bridge Hotel Queenstown Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 517 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Lambeth College (Closed) Belmore Street | 622 yd | |
| The Gym (London Vauxhall) 6a 6a St. George Wharf | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 792 yd |
| Powerleague (Nine Elms) THESSALY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 838 yd |
| Larkhall Park PRIORY MEWS | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 859 yd |
| Patmore Clubroom (Closed) Thessaly Road | 913 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 377.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 325.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.