Union Grove is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 2RD 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 2RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 2RE, SW8 2RA, SW8 2RB, SW8 2AB, SW8 4UA, SW8 2AF, SW8 4TY, SW8 2RY, SW8 4TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW8 2RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.1% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 2RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.4% 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 | 61.7% | 69.4% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 31.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.2% | 15.5% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -28.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 7.6% | 2.3% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 53.7% | 60.8% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 27.1% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| 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.
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 54.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 13.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 7.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 12% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 9.3% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 54.7% | 18.3% | 33.8% | 20.9% |
| Other | 12.5% | 1.9% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43% 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 | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 8% | 4.7% | -3.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 19.8% | 19.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 16.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 8.3% | 3.8% | -4.5% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 41.3% | 43% | 1.7% | 81.4% | -38.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 7.9% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, 60.8% 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 | 59.6% | 60.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 12.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 13% | 11.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.3% | 9.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.1% | 60.1% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 28% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 4.4% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 2.2% | -23.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Union Grove was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Stockwell East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 Colchester House Union Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £388,800 | 2023-08-18 | £383,684 |
| Flat 16 Colchester House Union Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2011-03-18 | £331,395 |
| Flat 16 Colchester House Union Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2007-04-16 | £379,069 |
| Flat 16 Colchester House Union Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2004-04-14 | £352,857 |
SW8 2RD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW8 2RD 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 | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,506 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 | 2,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Primary School Stewarts Road , SW8 4JB | 2out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathbrook Primary School St Rule Street , SW8 3EH | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hall Primary School (Including Lark Hall Centre for Pupils with Autism) Smedley Street , Clapham SW4 6PH | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Corunna Road , Battersea SW8 4JS | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allen Edwards Primary School Studley Road , Stockwell SW4 6RP | 3out of 4 | 758 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,394 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 | 4,536 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,920 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 | 904 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 1,789 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessert Heaven | 467 Wandsworth Road, London | 37 yd | |
| Golfinhos | 461 Wandsworth Road, London | 39 yd | |
| McDonald's | 366 - 370 Wandsworth Road, London | 133 yd | |
| Orit Ethiopian Restaurant \& Bar | Ground Floor, 388 Wandsworth Road | 220 yd | |
| Turkish Chef Mediterranen Restaurant | 390 Wandsworth Road, London | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeleys Free House | Feelys Free House, 99 Union Road | 39 yd | |
| The Surprise | The Surprise Public House, 16 Southville | 485 yd | |
| Bread & Roses | The Bread And Roses Public House, 68 Clapham Manor Street | 608 yd | |
| Priory Arms | The Priory Arms Public House, 83 Lansdowne Way | 641 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 348 Clapham Road, London | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Tom's Cabin | 394B Wandsworth Road, London | 290 yd | |
| Lebanese Grill 2 | 523 Wandsworth Road, London | 300 yd | |
| Kams Chicken | 535 Wandsworth Road, London | 316 yd | |
| Pak Hong | 413 Wandsworth Road, London | 348 yd | |
| Lahori Grill | 266 Wandsworth Road, London | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 214 Wandsworth Road, London | 650 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 399 - 407 Clapham Road, London | 782 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 826 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 314 - 318 Clapham Road, London | 826 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 Clapham High Street, London | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Patmore Clubroom (Closed) Thessaly Road | 397 yd | |
| Griffin Primary School STEWARTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 410 yd |
| Larkhall Park PRIORY MEWS | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 452 yd |
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 609 yd |
| Lambeth College (Closed) Belmore Street | 617 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Chelsea Bridge Hotel Queenstown Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Clapham) 4-20 4-20 NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 784 yd |
| Powerleague (Nine Elms) THESSALY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 818 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 232.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 143.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.