Rosetta Close is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 2TL is located in the Oval electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rosetta Close, London, SW8 2TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 2TN, SW8 2TY, SW8 1UX, SW8 1UT, SW8 2TZ, SW8 2TP, SW8 1XB, SW8 1XN, SW8 1UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW8 2TL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.2% | 48.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 2TL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.2% 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 | 55.9% | 67.2% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 29.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 17% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -27.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.4% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 44.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 39.1% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 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.
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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 18.8% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 6.1% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.7% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 50.2% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 13.7% | 1.7% | -12.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 12.2% | 16.3% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.3% | 10.5% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 9.5% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 49.8% | 47.5% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -33.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 57.3% | 57.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 15.3% | 13.6% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 12.3% |
| Oceania | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.8% | 57.5% | 5.7% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 27.8% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 3.5% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.6% | 3.1% | -25.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosetta Close was 64.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% lower than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rosetta Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Oval and the 197th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rosetta Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £657,500 | 2021-12-14 | £671,085 |
| 4 Rosetta Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2019-01-15 | £738,161 |
| 3 Rosetta Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2001-10-08 | £814,185 |
| 4 Rosetta Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £63,500 | 1995-05-26 | £565,207 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,168 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 | 1,789 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 | 2,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism Wyvil Road , SW8 2TJ | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | - not rated | 709 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allen Edwards Primary School Studley Road , Stockwell SW4 6RP | 3out of 4 | 716 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 | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 699 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 797 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,061 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 | 5,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,157 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,609 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 788 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,279 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 | 604 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall College of Building and Further Education Belmore Street , SW8 2JY | - not rated | 668 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School 2 St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW | - not rated | 987 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lighthouse Group (TLG) Centre Kennington Park Community Centre , 8 Harleyford Street SE11 5SY | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Bridges 331 Kennington Lane , Vauxhall SE11 5QY | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machico Tapas Bar \& Restaurant | 133 South Lambeth Road, London | 89 yd | |
| Grelha D'Ouro | 145 South Lambeth Road, London | 96 yd | |
| The Three Lions Cafe Bar | Shop, 125 South Lambeth Road | 110 yd | |
| Roosters Spot | 161 South Lambeth Road, London | 146 yd | |
| Arepa And Co | 169 South Lambeth Road, London | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mawbey Arms | Mawbey Arms Public House, 7 Mawbey Street | 113 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 125 yd | |
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 235 yd | |
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 243 yd | |
| The Nottingham Castle | The Nottingham Castle Public House, 257 Wandsworth Road | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Pizza, Fatboy Pizza, Mr Chinese & Jasmine Express | 129 South Lambeth Road, London | 87 yd | |
| De Milano Pizza | 143 South Lambeth Road, London | 93 yd | |
| Ritto's | 151 South Lambeth Road, London | 98 yd | |
| Gail's | 84 South Lambeth Road, London | 413 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, 62 Wandsworth Road | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 146 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 475 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 573 yd | |
| Tesco | 214 Wandsworth Road, London | 605 yd | |
| Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 423 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 517 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Chelsea Bridge Hotel Queenstown Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 607 yd |
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 635 yd |
| Platanos College STOCKWELL PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Lambeth College (Closed) Belmore Street | 669 yd | |
| Stockwell Park School (Closed) Stockwell Park Road | swimming pool | 703 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 712 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.