Offley Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 0LS 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 Offley Road, London, SW9 0LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 0FJ, SW9 0LR, SW9 0JP, SW9 0JD, SW9 0LP, SW9 0JG, SW9 0NA, SW9 6BT, SW9 0LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW9 0LS is primarily male, with 56.7% of the population 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 | 37.2% | 43.3% | 6.1% | 51.0% | -7.7% |
| Male | 62.8% | 56.7% | -6.1% | 49.0% | 7.7% |
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 SW9 0LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.2% 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 | 72.6% | 76.2% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 38.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.6% | 16.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -28.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.5% | 65% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 16.6% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 28.8% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SW9 0LS this area, 3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 82.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -12.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 11.4% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 74% | 82.1% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 48.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.5% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 83.8% | 83% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
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 | 62.2% | 61.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 15.2% | 18.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.1% | 61.2% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 6.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 11.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 5.4% | -14.2% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.2% | 37.2% | 25.0% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Offley Road was 87.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.2% lower than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Offley Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 315th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First And Second Floor Flat 40 Offley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £811,700 | 2025-02-28 | £805,914 |
| Flat 2 40 Offley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £484,000 | 2024-08-13 | £480,061 |
| 24 Offley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £688,000 | 2024-03-01 | £700,209 |
| First Floor Flat 36 Offley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-01-12 | £444,099 |
| 8 Offley Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £844,000 | 2023-12-15 | £854,356 |
SW9 0LS 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 | 182 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,535 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 | 2,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | 4out of 4 | 389 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Primary School Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ | 4out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,810 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 811 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offley Canteen | Offley Works, Offley Road | 2 yd | |
| Cable Cafe | 8 Brixton Road, London | 97 yd | |
| Moonstar Cafe | Shop, 26 Brixton Road | 97 yd | |
| Adulis Restaurant | 44 - 46 Brixton Road, London | 110 yd | |
| 24 The Oval | 24 Clapham Road, London | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 183 yd | |
| The Brown Derby | 336 Kennington Park Road, London | 183 yd | |
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 467 yd | |
| The Kennington | 60 Camberwell New Road, London | 545 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Public House, 51 Durham Street | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 12 Brixton Road, London | 97 yd | |
| Springway Chinese Food | 34 Brixton Road, London | 97 yd | |
| Wellatino Aka Migue's Restaurant And Bar | 40 - 42 Brixton Road, London | 110 yd | |
| Claylands Fish Bar | 2 Claylands Road, London | 124 yd | |
| Tasty | 50 Brixton Road, London | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 420 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 609 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 800 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 829 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 177-183 | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 209 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 308 yd | |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 344 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 362 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 364 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 451 yd | |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Eythorne Park Cowley Road | grass pitches | 657 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.