Kenchester Close is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 2TY 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 Kenchester Close, London, SW8 2TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 2TL, SW8 2UD, SW8 2TN, SW8 1UX, SW8 1XA, SW8 1XB, SW8 1QR, SW8 2TZ, SW8 1QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW8 2TY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 48% | 48.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 52% | 51.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 2TY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.7% 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 | 63.5% | 58.7% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 20.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 27% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 54.6% | 45.5% | -9.1% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 33.5% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 15.2% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 55.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 12.2% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 4.6% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 12.2% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 55.3% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 21.5% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.5% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52% 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 | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 6.6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 11% | 14.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 13.5% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 64.5% | 52% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -29.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 65.2% | 61.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 8.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 5.9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 10.9% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.9% | 61% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 21.1% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 9.4% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 6.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 2.2% | -17.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenchester Close was 117.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.8% lower than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kenchester Close has the 26th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Oval and the 343rd highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Kenchester Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2008-06-11 | £827,372 |
| 27 Kenchester Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2000-12-21 | £597,082 |
| 27 Kenchester Close, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £36,000 | 1997-10-20 | £244,110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,009 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 | 1,773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,321 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 | 2,968 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 | 3,337 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 | 90 yd | Community school | 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 | 235 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allen Edwards Primary School Studley Road , Stockwell SW4 6RP | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | 4out of 4 | 858 yd | Foundation 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 | 1out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,292 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 | 2,479 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,710 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 | 3,313 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 | 1,412 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Preparatory School 149 Battersea Park Road , SW8 4BX | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Lions Cafe Bar | Shop, 125 South Lambeth Road | 90 yd | |
| Machico Tapas Bar \& Restaurant | 133 South Lambeth Road, London | 96 yd | |
| Grelha D'Ouro | 145 South Lambeth Road, London | 128 yd | |
| Rose Deli Restaurant | 52 - 54 Wilcox Road, London | 145 yd | |
| Caminetto | 9A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 99 yd | |
| Mawbey Arms | Mawbey Arms Public House, 7 Mawbey Street | 127 yd | |
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 209 yd | |
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 282 yd | |
| The Nottingham Castle | The Nottingham Castle Public House, 257 Wandsworth Road | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Pizza, Fatboy Pizza, Mr Chinese & Jasmine Express | 129 South Lambeth Road, London | 93 yd | |
| De Milano Pizza | 143 South Lambeth Road, London | 118 yd | |
| Ritto's | 151 South Lambeth Road, London | 132 yd | |
| Gail's | 84 South Lambeth Road, London | 364 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, 62 Wandsworth Road | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 189 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 434 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 604 yd | |
| Tesco | 214 Wandsworth Road, London | 625 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 416 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 472 yd |
| Chelsea Bridge Hotel Queenstown Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 618 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 673 yd |
| Lambeth College (Closed) Belmore Street | 687 yd | |
| Platanos College STOCKWELL PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 728 yd |
| Stockwell Park School (Closed) Stockwell Park Road | swimming pool | 748 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.