Union Grove is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 2QR 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 Union Grove, London, SW8 2QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 2QS, SW4 6PG, SW8 2QP, SW8 2QW, SW4 6RG, SW8 2QT, SW8 2QL, SW4 6RD, SW8 2QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 2QR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 52.2% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 47.8% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 2QR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.3% 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 | 67.8% | 75.3% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 37.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.8% | 14.1% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -30.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 55.4% | 56.2% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 34.1% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 58.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 14.9% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 7.1% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 58.6% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 24.8% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.9% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 15% | 14.9% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 58.8% | 52.5% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -28.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
In this area, 63.3% 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 | 65.7% | 63.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 13.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 8.3% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.7% | 62.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 24.1% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 2.9% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 3.6% | -15.9% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 16.9% | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Union Grove was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.0% lower than the Stockwell East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Union Grove has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stockwell East and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% 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 19 Fallodon House Union Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-12-04 | £423,264 |
| Flat 15 Fallodon House Union Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-09-11 | £355,769 |
| Flat 5 Fallodon House Union Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-04-05 | £378,188 |
| Flat 5 Fallodon House Union Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2014-10-31 | £401,602 |
| Flat 1 Fallodon House Union Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2012-06-01 | £328,600 |
SW8 2QR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 187 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,446 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 | 2,526 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 | 2,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hall Primary School (Including Lark Hall Centre for Pupils with Autism) Smedley Street , Clapham SW4 6PH | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffin Primary School Stewarts Road , SW8 4JB | 2out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allen Edwards Primary School Studley Road , Stockwell SW4 6RP | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathbrook Primary School St Rule Street , SW8 3EH | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Corunna Road , Battersea SW8 4JS | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,830 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Preparatory School 149 Battersea Park Road , SW8 4BX | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 1,974 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arituculate Cafe | 87 Jeffreys Road, London | 229 yd | |
| Dessert Heaven | 467 Wandsworth Road, London | 291 yd | |
| Golfinhos | 461 Wandsworth Road, London | 294 yd | |
| The Coffee Lovers Fl | 268 Wandsworth Road, London | 374 yd | |
| McDonald's | 366 - 370 Wandsworth Road, London | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeleys Free House | Feelys Free House, 99 Union Road | 238 yd | |
| The Surprise | The Surprise Public House, 16 Southville | 403 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 348 Clapham Road, London | 478 yd | |
| Priory Arms | The Priory Arms Public House, 83 Lansdowne Way | 509 yd | |
| The Clapham North | 409 Clapham Road, London | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Hong | 413 Wandsworth Road, London | 324 yd | |
| Wing's | 391 Wandsworth Road, London | 366 yd | |
| Lahori Grill | 266 Wandsworth Road, London | 374 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 252 Wandsworth Road, London | 429 yd | |
| Peri Peri Bites | 242 Wandsworth Road, London | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 558 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 558 yd | |
| Tesco | 214 Wandsworth Road, London | 594 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 399 - 407 Clapham Road, London | 601 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2A - 2D Binfield Road, London | 721 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larkhall Park PRIORY MEWS | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 314 yd |
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 429 yd |
| Patmore Clubroom (Closed) Thessaly Road | 512 yd | |
| Lambeth College (Closed) Belmore Street | 592 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Griffin Primary School STEWARTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 612 yd |
| Chelsea Bridge Hotel Queenstown Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Ymca (Lambeth) (Closed) King Georges House 40-46 King Georges House 40-46 Stockwell Road | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre (Closed) Clapham Manor Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 855 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.