Kendal Close is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 6EW is located in the Myatt's Fields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kendal Close, London, SW9 6EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 0RS, SW9 6EX, SW9 6NJ, SW9 6EY, SW9 6ES, SW9 6ET, SE5 0AE, SE5 0XF, SE5 0XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW9 6EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.4% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.6% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 6EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.7% 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 | 60.9% | 67.7% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 29.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 17.4% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -26.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 50.3% | 41.6% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 33.7% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 15.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 56.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 5.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 12.1% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 56.6% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 22.8% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.1% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 10.8% | 13.2% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 10.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.8% | 11% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 10.0% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 5.5% | 1.9% | -3.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 40.4% | 44.5% | 4.1% | 81.4% | -36.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 65.4% | 64.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 8.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 7.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.2% | 64.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 23.2% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 2.2% | -21.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kendal Close was 51.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.5% lower than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kendal Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 165th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Kendal Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,050 | 2022-08-05 | £701,661 |
| 23 Kendal Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2020-01-31 | £660,358 |
| 23 Kendal Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-05-30 | £550,000 |
| 15 Kendal Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2015-02-11 | £656,965 |
| 26 Kendal Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2010-12-22 | £636,145 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW9 6EW 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 | 116 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,444 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 | 1,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,266 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 | 2,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Divine Church of England Primary School Warham Street , Camberwell New Road SE5 0SX | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary SW9 Cancell Road , North Brixton SW9 6HN | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | 4out of 4 | 596 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Van Gogh Primary Cowley Road , SW9 6HF | 1out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,068 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 | 2,081 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,282 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 | 2,361 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 | 436 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 667 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 759 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family cafe | 175 | 298 yd | |
| TGS Arada Cafe | 52 Vassall Road, London | 343 yd | |
| St Gabriels Injera | 46 Vassall Road, London | 353 yd | |
| Hank \& Ginger | Cafe, Canterbury Court | 369 yd | |
| Kennington Park Centre | 40 St Agnes Place, London | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kennington | 60 Camberwell New Road, London | 46 yd | |
| The Golden Goose | 146 - 148 Camberwell New Road, London | 229 yd | |
| Clarendon arms | 225 | 455 yd | |
| Canterbury arms | 2-4 | 540 yd | |
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokodoo | 163 | 172 yd | |
| Papa nadox kitchen | 163 | 172 yd | |
| Rose Fish \& Chips | 78 Bolton Crescent, London | 256 yd | |
| Sun Kong | 55 Camberwell New Road, London | 290 yd | |
| Papadom fried chicken (pfc) | 219 | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The co-operative food | 177-183 | 298 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 577 yd | |
| Wyndham supermarket | Unit A Gwen Morris House | 771 yd | |
| Iceland foods ltd | 120-132 | 877 yd | |
| Ar camberwell supermarket | 244-246 | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Johns The Divine FREDERICK CRESCENT | 176 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 375 yd |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 422 yd |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 440 yd | |
| Eythorne Park Cowley Road | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 525 yd | |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 616 yd |
| Durand Academy (Mostyn Site) Cowley Road | swimming pool | 661 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 | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.