Wandsworth Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 2HG is located in the Vauxhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 2017-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 2LX, SW8 2LG, SW8 1SQ, SW8 5RR, SW8 2AX, SW8 2JB, SW8 2JF, SW8 2AU, SW8 2AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW8 2HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 36.3% | 50.1% | 13.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 63.7% | 49.9% | -13.8% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 2HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 91.5% 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% | 91.5% | 18.9% | 37.9% | 53.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.1% | 4.2% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -40.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 2.8% | -6.0% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 | 39.6% | 51.2% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 25.2% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 13% | -9.2% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 8.6% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 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.
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 52.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 12.1% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 2.8% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -10.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 23.1% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 52.4% | 16.9% | 33.8% | 18.6% |
| Other | 11.1% | 2% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.8% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 15.6% | 13.8% | 0.7% | 14.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 9% | 3.3% | -5.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 4.5% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 66.7% | 56.8% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -24.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 41.8% 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% | 41.8% | -23.1% | 83.2% | -41.4% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 16.3% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 9% | 6.1% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 23% | 16.1% | 5.6% | 17.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 10% 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% | 41.8% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -41.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 10% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 5% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 34.9% | 14.8% | 1.9% | 33.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.2% | 76.7% | -36.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 14.1% | 0.3% | 13.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 14.6% | 6.0% | 8.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wandsworth Road was 640.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 381.1% higher than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wandsworth Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Oval and the 41st highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Wandsworth Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £128,579,578 | 2017-05-04 | £127,274,202 |
SW8 2HG 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 2HG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 140 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Other | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 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 | 437 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 | 1,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,503 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 | 431 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral RC Primary School Bessborough Place , SW1V 3SE | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 729 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 | 793 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,591 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,243 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 | 3,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,454 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 | 778 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 999 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Square School 79 Eccleston Square , SW1V 1PP | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick House Cafe | 30 Wandsworth Road, London | 101 yd | |
| Waterfront Brasserie | 3 St George Wharf, London | 121 yd | |
| Bru Coffee & More | 6A Miles Street, London | 164 yd | |
| Vine Bar London | Unit 7 Block F, St George Wharf | 186 yd | |
| Cottons Restaurant | 9 St George Wharf, London | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | Arches 39-44 Parry Street, London | 183 yd | |
| The Riverside (Unit 14) | 5 St George Wharf, London | 187 yd | |
| Mother Kelly's | Arch 76 Albert Embankment, London | 476 yd | |
| Ashtar Lounge | Arches 80 To 81, Albert Embankment | 515 yd | |
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knot | Shops, Vauxhall Station | 101 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 21A St George Wharf, London | 187 yd | |
| Win And Lily Oriental | 6 South Lambeth Place, London | 268 yd | |
| Get The Greek | 6 South Lambeth Place, London | 268 yd | |
| Pizza Sorrento | 6 South Lambeth Place, London | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Block F, St George Wharf, London, London | 142 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 188 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 269 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 337 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Vauxhall) 6a 6a St. George Wharf | health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 320 yd |
| Paris Gymnasium (Closed) 73-74 73-74 Goding Street | health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 689 yd |
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 705 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Dolphin Fitness Club DOLPHIN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 863 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 883 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.