Kenchester Close is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 2TZ 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 2TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 2TR, SW8 2TN, SW8 2TP, SW8 2TL, SW8 2TS, SW8 2BY, SW8 2TX, SW8 2HL, SW8 1UX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW8 2TZ 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 2TZ, 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 Kenchester Close was 92.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kenchester Close has the 21st lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Oval and the 346th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Kenchester Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £691,000 | 2018-02-26 | £778,259 |
| 12 Kenchester Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2016-09-09 | £726,359 |
| 18 Kenchester Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £656,000 | 2016-04-18 | £725,631 |
| 1 Kenchester Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2015-09-11 | £691,995 |
| 17 Kenchester Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2015-09-09 | £641,770 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,072 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 | 1,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,216 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 | 2,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,300 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 | 64 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 | 340 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allen Edwards Primary School Studley Road , Stockwell SW4 6RP | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Foundation 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 | 817 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,867 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 | 2,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,401 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 | 2,567 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,662 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 | 3,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,450 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grelha D'Ouro | 145 South Lambeth Road, London | 145 yd | |
| Machico Tapas Bar \& Restaurant | 133 South Lambeth Road, London | 161 yd | |
| Roosters Spot | 161 South Lambeth Road, London | 165 yd | |
| Arepa And Co | 169 South Lambeth Road, London | 165 yd | |
| Rose Deli Restaurant | 52 - 54 Wilcox Road, London | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mawbey Arms | Mawbey Arms Public House, 7 Mawbey Street | 56 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 199 yd | |
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 232 yd | |
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 242 yd | |
| Cavendish Arms | The Cavendish Arms, Hartington Road | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritto's | 151 South Lambeth Road, London | 145 yd | |
| De Milano Pizza | 143 South Lambeth Road, London | 151 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza, Fatboy Pizza, Mr Chinese & Jasmine Express | 129 South Lambeth Road, London | 159 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 180A Wandsworth Road, London | 428 yd | |
| El Hak | Ground Floor, 174 Wandsworth Road | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 165 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 483 yd | |
| Tesco | 214 Wandsworth Road, London | 531 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 604 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2A - 2D Binfield Road, London | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 372 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| Chelsea Bridge Hotel Queenstown Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 565 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 579 yd |
| Lambeth College (Closed) Belmore Street | 597 yd | |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Platanos College STOCKWELL PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Larkhall Park PRIORY MEWS | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 692 yd |
| Stockwell Park School (Closed) Stockwell Park Road | swimming pool | 696 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 | 224.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 88.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.