Silverthorne Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 3AD is located in the Clapham Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silverthorne Road, London, SW8 3AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 3BN, SW8 3BA, SW8 3BB, SW8 3AU, SW8 3AJ, SW8 3LT, SW8 3AA, SW8 3AS, SW8 3TZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW8 3AD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 58.9% | 48.9% | -10.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 41.1% | 51.1% | 10.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 3AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71% 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 | 72.7% | 71% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 33.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.9% | 15.2% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -29.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.8% | 43.3% | -13.5% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 24.8% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 17.9% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 9.4% | 7.3% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 23.1% | 12.4% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.1% | 44.9% | -14.2% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% 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% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 8.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.6% | 10.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 67.1% | 62.7% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 67.6% 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 | 71.6% | 67.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 13.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 67.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 21.7% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 4.2% | -3.7% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 2.7% | -11.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 13.9% | 6.0% | 7.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silverthorne Road was 157.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% higher than the Clapham Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Silverthorne Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Clapham Town and the 235th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 90.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Silverthorne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2003-12-15 | £287,469 |
SW8 3AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 52 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,468 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 | 2,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathbrook Primary School St Rule Street , SW8 3EH | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Burns Primary School Wycliffe Road , Lavender Hill SW11 5QR | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School Victoria Rise , Clapham SW4 0NU | 4out of 4 | 696 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Wix Academy Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | 1out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School Ashbury Road , Battersea SW11 5UW | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,313 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,161 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 | 3,851 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,896 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,300 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 | 931 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole de Battersea Trott Street , Battersea SW11 3DS | - not rated | 1,987 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elays Network | R And E Centre, 68 St Rule Street | 282 yd | |
| London South Bank Club | 124 - 130 Wandsworth Road, London | 290 yd | |
| Latin Style Coffee Shop | Unit 3, 74, St Rule Street | 311 yd | |
| Maiella Worth | 789 Wandsworth Road, London | 321 yd | |
| Remedy Kitchen | 791 - 793 Wandsworth Road, London | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms PH | The Queens Arms, 139 St Philip Street | 317 yd | |
| The Bobbin | 1 - 3 Lillieshall Road, London | 363 yd | |
| Old Town Tavern | 29 North Street, London | 407 yd | |
| British Legion | 154 Victoria Rise, London | 484 yd | |
| Apollo Arms | 13 - 19 Old Town, London | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 703 Wandsworth Road, London | 167 yd | |
| Mango Curry Of India | Ground Floor, 36 North Street | 283 yd | |
| Toro Sushi & Japanese Yama Sushi | 585 Wandsworth Road, London | 335 yd | |
| Spice Fusion | 807 Wandsworth Road, London | 375 yd | |
| Natty Tatty's | 49 Queenstown Road, London | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 646 - 650 Wandsworth Road, London | 464 yd | |
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 505 yd | |
| Zapp | Arch 5, Culvert Place | 719 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 275-277 Battersea Park Road, London | 893 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 4 The Pavement, London | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Clapham) 4-20 4-20 NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 416 yd |
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 695 yd | |
| Griffin Primary School STEWARTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 830 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School ST. JOSEPHS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 916 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre CLAPHAM MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 966 yd |
| Newton Preparatory School BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 988 yd |
| Patmore Clubroom (Closed) Thessaly Road | 996 yd | |
| Parkes Health Club (Westminster College) (Closed) Battersea Park Road | health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre (Closed) Clapham Manor Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,024 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.