Wyvil Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 2SZ is located in the Oval electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wyvil Road, London, SW8 2SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 2TA, SW8 2SY, SW8 2SX, SW8 2TE, SW8 2SP, SW8 2SR, SW8 2SW, SW8 2TF, SW8 2SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW8 2SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 53.1% | 49.7% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50.3% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 2SZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 54.8% | 53.1% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 22.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 10% | 13% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 40% | 58.3% | 18.3% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 27.8% | -10.1% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 6.9% | -7.6% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 25.5% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 11.3% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 9.2% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 39.3% | 15.6% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 17% | 2.5% | -14.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.4% 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 | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 20.7% | 23.9% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 21.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 48.3% | 35.4% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -46.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, 50.9% 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 | 57.2% | 50.9% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 15.7% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 15.9% | 18.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 15.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 10.1% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.9% | 50.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 31.7% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 21.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 8.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 5.2% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.4% | 3.8% | -19.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wyvil Road 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 98.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% 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 8 Martin House Wyvil Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-01-05 | £452,003 |
| Flat 21 Martin House Wyvil Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-12-08 | £391,643 |
| Flat 21 Martin House Wyvil Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £261,500 | 2013-04-19 | £370,360 |
| Flat 19 Martin House Wyvil Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £37,000 | 1995-10-26 | £253,599 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW8 2SZ 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 | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 906 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 | 1,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,304 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 | 3out of 4 | 149 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 2out of 4 | 842 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 835 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 961 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 5,101 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Community School At Springfield Methodist Church Wandsworth Road , South Lambeth SW8 2JU | - not rated | 631 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall College of Building and Further Education Belmore Street , SW8 2JY | - not rated | 672 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Bridges 331 Kennington Lane , Vauxhall SE11 5QY | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lighthouse Group (TLG) Centre Kennington Park Community Centre , 8 Harleyford Street SE11 5SY | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School 2 St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tugal Cafe | 28 Wilcox Road, London | 95 yd | |
| Rose Deli Restaurant | 52 - 54 Wilcox Road, London | 98 yd | |
| Tia Maria Restaurant | The Wheatsheaf, 126 South Lambeth Road | 137 yd | |
| Pinto's Portugal Bar \& Restaurant | 5A - 6A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road | 184 yd | |
| Ka Te Espero | 8A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 56 yd | |
| Mawbey Arms | Mawbey Arms Public House, 7 Mawbey Street | 242 yd | |
| The Nottingham Castle | The Nottingham Castle Public House, 257 Wandsworth Road | 242 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 262 yd | |
| Cavendish Arms | The Cavendish Arms, Hartington Road | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, 62 Wandsworth Road | 212 yd | |
| Gail's | 84 South Lambeth Road, London | 238 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza, Fatboy Pizza, Mr Chinese & Jasmine Express | 129 South Lambeth Road, London | 305 yd | |
| De Milano Pizza | 143 South Lambeth Road, London | 339 yd | |
| Ritto's | 151 South Lambeth Road, London | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 212 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 409 yd | |
| Tesco | Block F, St George Wharf, London, London | 576 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 592 yd | |
| Tesco | 214 Wandsworth Road, London | 629 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 321 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 408 yd |
| Chelsea Bridge Hotel Queenstown Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Lambeth College (Closed) Belmore Street | 675 yd | |
| The Gym (London Vauxhall) 6a 6a St. George Wharf | health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 773 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Larkhall Park PRIORY MEWS | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 867 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 | 318.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 205.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.