St George Wharf is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 2LP is located in the Vauxhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about St George Wharf, London, SW8 2LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 2LQ, SW8 2LJ, SW8 2LR, SW8 2LS, SW8 2FH, SW8 2FF, SW8 2FG, SW8 2LU, SW8 2FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW8 2LP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 42.8% | 49.4% | 6.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 57.2% | 50.6% | -6.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 2LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.2% 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 | 57.3% | 63.2% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 25.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 29% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (93.7%) 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 | 59.3% | 61.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 32.3% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2LP this area, 2.2% 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 83%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -11.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.4% | 83% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 49.2% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 8.2% | 8.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 8.1% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 10% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 63.8% | 59.6% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 43.7% 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 | 42.8% | 43.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -39.5% |
| European Union | 14% | 17.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.6% | 22.6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.9% | 6.3% | -3.6% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.7% 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 | 40.7% | 43.8% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| 10+ Years | 15.6% | 16.7% | 1.1% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.2% | 15.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 12.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 13.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 10.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 11.2% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| North Africa | 4% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St George Wharf was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Oval average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.
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 59 Bridge House, 18 St George Wharf, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2025-01-06 | £705,969 |
| Flat 56 Bridge House, 18 St George Wharf, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-10-16 | £606,599 |
| Flat 17 Bridge House, 18 St George Wharf, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2024-08-29 | £643,180 |
| Flat 32 Bridge House, 18 St George Wharf, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2023-07-24 | £763,234 |
| Flat 52 Bridge House, 18 St George Wharf, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2022-06-27 | £747,330 |
SW8 2LP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2LP 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 | 132 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 416 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 | 1,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,215 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 | 3,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Cathedral RC Primary School Bessborough Place , SW1V 3SE | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbank Academy Millbank Academy , SW1P 4HR | 4out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism Wyvil Road , SW8 2TJ | 4out of 4 | 692 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall Primary School Vauxhall Street , SE11 5LG | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Foundation 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 | 712 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,520 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 | 1,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,439 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 | 2,932 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,258 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 | 555 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 799 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster School Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Square School 79 Eccleston Square , SW1V 1PP | - not rated | 1,380 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight Dishes | 2C St George Wharf, London | 110 yd | |
| Cottons Restaurant | 9 St George Wharf, London | 110 yd | |
| Vine Bar London | Unit 7 Block F, St George Wharf | 111 yd | |
| Starbucks | Ground Floor, 2 South Lambeth Place | 165 yd | |
| Nando's | Arch 56, South Lambeth Road | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Riverside (Unit 14) | 5 St George Wharf, London | 110 yd | |
| Ashtar Lounge | Arches 80 To 81, Albert Embankment | 228 yd | |
| Mother Kelly's | Arch 76 Albert Embankment, London | 252 yd | |
| Fire | Arches 39-44 Parry Street, London | 257 yd | |
| The Royal Vauxhall Tavern | Royal Vauxhall Tavern Public House, 372 Kennington Lane | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 21A St George Wharf, London | 110 yd | |
| Rudie's Jerk Shack (Vauxhall) | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 165 yd | |
| KraPow FC | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 165 yd | |
| Win And Lily Oriental | 6 South Lambeth Place, London | 165 yd | |
| Get The Greek | 6 South Lambeth Place, London | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 165 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 209 yd | |
| Tesco | Block F, St George Wharf, London, London | 237 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 627 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Vauxhall) 6a 6a St. George Wharf | health and fitness suite | 12 yd |
| Paris Gymnasium (Closed) 73-74 73-74 Goding Street | health and fitness suite | 253 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 563 yd |
| The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Michaels) REGENCY STREET | 789 yd | |
| Dolphin Fitness Club DOLPHIN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 910 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 | 248.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 226.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.