Gosling Way is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 6LA is located in the Myatt's Fields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gosling Way, London, SW9 6LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 6JW, SW9 6JZ, SW9 6LB, SW9 6JP, SW9 6LU, SW9 6LT, SW9 6HF, SW9 6LX, SW9 6JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW9 6LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.2% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 SW9 6LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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 | 60.1% | 57.8% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.3% | 21.9% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -22.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 2.4% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.4% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 48.6% | 49.4% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 31.8% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 14.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 25.1% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 9.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 33.9% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 16.9% | 3.2% | -13.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32% 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 | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 30.1% | 20.3% | -9.8% | 2.5% | 17.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.3% | 13% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 12.0% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 30.8% | 32% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -49.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 12.3% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 10.7% |
In this area, just 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.7% | 48.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| European Union | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 17.8% | 14.6% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 11.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.4% | 17.8% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 16.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.3% | 48.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 32.5% | 29.1% | 9.8% | 22.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 7.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 4.7% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.5% | 6.6% | -24.9% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Spain | 6.6% | 0.4% | 6.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gosling Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Myatt's Fields average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% 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 3 Brickworth House Gosling Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £376,800 | 2024-06-14 | £380,705 |
| Flat 6 Brickworth House Gosling Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £308,525 | 2020-05-13 | £316,311 |
| Flat 9 Brickworth House Gosling Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2019-05-10 | £413,224 |
| Flat 9 Brickworth House Gosling Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £369,000 | 2016-05-23 | £373,211 |
| Flat 3 Brickworth House Gosling Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2009-11-12 | £365,402 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW9 6LA 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 | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,986 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 | 2,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,380 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 | 2,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Gogh Primary Cowley Road , SW9 6HF | 1out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | 4out of 4 | 270 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary SW9 Cancell Road , North Brixton SW9 6HN | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Divine Church of England Primary School Warham Street , Camberwell New Road SE5 0SX | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 577 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,942 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 | 2,929 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,236 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriels Injera | 46 Vassall Road, London | 234 yd | |
| TGS Arada Cafe | 52 Vassall Road, London | 244 yd | |
| Cafe Van Gogh | Cafe, Christ Church | 278 yd | |
| Mi Valle Bar | Business, 226A Brixton Road | 428 yd | |
| Di Lieto | 2A South Island Place, London | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton Jamm | 261 Brixton Road, London | 525 yd | |
| The Kennington | 60 Camberwell New Road, London | 616 yd | |
| The Golden Goose | 146 - 148 Camberwell New Road, London | 682 yd | |
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 791 yd | |
| The Brown Derby | 336 Kennington Park Road, London | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Cat | 64A Brixton Road, London | 420 yd | |
| Pizza Bufalina | Business, 60 Brixton Road | 457 yd | |
| The Big Taste | 54 Brixton Road, London | 459 yd | |
| Morleys | 242 Brixton Road, London | 474 yd | |
| Tasty | 50 Brixton Road, London | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 222 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 245 Brixton Road, London | 420 yd | |
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 503 yd | |
| Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London | 716 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 177-183 | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eythorne Park Cowley Road | grass pitches | 130 yd |
| Durand Academy (Mostyn Site) Cowley Road | swimming pool | 132 yd |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 162 yd | |
| Durand Academy (Junior School) Hackford Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 371 yd |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 394 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 396 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Saint Johns The Divine FREDERICK CRESCENT | 545 yd | |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 584 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 640 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.