Fount Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 4SF is located in the Stockwell West & Larkhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fount Street, London, SW8 4SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 4SE, SW8 4SQ, SW8 4SL, SW8 4SN, SW8 4SP, SW8 2LB, SW8 4RN, SW8 4SS, SW8 4SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW8 4SF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 47.4% | 49.4% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.6% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 4SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.7% 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 | 58% | 59.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 21.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 24.2% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 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 | 54.5% | 50.2% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 32.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 9.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 7% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 46.9% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 13.3% | 1.6% | -11.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.7% 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 | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 20% | 24.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 22.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.2% | 12.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 11.1% |
| Other Black | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 44% | 38.7% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -42.7% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 55.8% 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 | 60.6% | 55.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 11.8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 12.3% | 15.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 12.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 6.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.7% | 8.2% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 55.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 32.5% | 28.8% | 9.8% | 22.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 2.5% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 3.6% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 16.5% | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fount Street was 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.5% lower than the Oval average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Fount Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Oval and the 124th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% 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 26 Darlington House Fount Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-03-21 | £436,343 |
| Flat 21 Darlington House Fount Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2016-10-07 | £444,980 |
| Flat 1 Darlington House Fount Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2012-06-29 | £285,403 |
| Flat 26 Darlington House Fount Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2007-10-28 | £344,302 |
| Flat 21 Darlington House Fount Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2007-05-30 | £371,018 |
SW8 4SF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW8 4SF 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 | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Unemployed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 850 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 | 2,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,862 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 | 3,218 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 | 523 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 | 575 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Corunna Road , Battersea SW8 4JS | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffin Primary School Stewarts Road , SW8 4JB | 2out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,560 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,285 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,797 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 | 3,706 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 | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eaton Square School 79 Eccleston Square , SW1V 1PP | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,854 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCB Spanish Food | Food Exchange New Covent Garden Market, Nine Elms Lane | 117 yd | |
| Once Upon A Time Holdings Limited | First Floor Food Exchange, New Covent Garden Market | 120 yd | |
| Rice Bandits | Mission Kitchen, Food Exchange, New Covent Garden Market | 120 yd | |
| Nomad Chefs | Mission Kitchen, Food Exchange New Covent garden Market | 120 yd | |
| Mister Waffle | 112 Wandsworth Road, London | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Castle | The Nottingham Castle Public House, 257 Wandsworth Road | 185 yd | |
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 330 yd | |
| Cavendish Arms | The Cavendish Arms, Hartington Road | 405 yd | |
| Mawbey Arms | Mawbey Arms Public House, 7 Mawbey Street | 409 yd | |
| Priory Arms | The Priory Arms Public House, 83 Lansdowne Way | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 180A Wandsworth Road, London | 269 yd | |
| El Hak | Ground Floor, 174 Wandsworth Road | 269 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, 62 Wandsworth Road | 359 yd | |
| Twice As Nice | 192 Wandsworth Road, London | 383 yd | |
| Sushi Daily (Waitrose) | Waitrose, 1 New Union Square | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 359 yd | |
| Tesco | 214 Wandsworth Road, London | 383 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 628 yd | |
| Tesco | Block F, St George Wharf, London, London | 750 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 98 yd |
| Chelsea Bridge Hotel Queenstown Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 283 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Lambeth College (Closed) Belmore Street | 394 yd | |
| Powerleague (Nine Elms) THESSALY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 595 yd |
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 650 yd |
| Patmore Clubroom (Closed) Thessaly Road | 662 yd | |
| Larkhall Park PRIORY MEWS | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 674 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 759 yd |
| Griffin Primary School STEWARTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 820 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 | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.