Vining Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 8QA is located in the Brixton Windrush electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vining Street, London, SW9 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 8PH, SW2 1EW, SW9 8PY, SW9 8PZ, SW9 8LQ, SW9 8PU, SW2 1LD, SW2 1ER, SW2 1JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW9 8QA is primarily male, with 58.2% 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 | 43.4% | 41.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -9.2% |
| Male | 56.6% | 58.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 9.2% |
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 8QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.3% 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 | 70% | 77.3% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 39.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 13.4% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -30.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 | 55.3% | 57.1% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 26% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 12.5% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 59.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 10.8% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 8.4% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 7.6% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 59.4% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 25.6% |
| Other | 11.5% | 2.8% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 11.5% | 20.4% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 17.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 6.2% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 55.3% | 49.6% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -31.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 50.5% | 51.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 19.7% | 15.2% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 12.9% | 17.4% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 14.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.8% | 8.5% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.1% | 51.3% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 30.8% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 21.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 8.4% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 6.2% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 3.3% | -20.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vining Street was 588.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 236.0% higher than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vining Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 43rd highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Vining Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-04-08 | £140,027 |
| Ground Floor Shop And Courtyard 1 Vining Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-04-08 | £285,239 |
| 5 - 7 Vining Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2005-11-15 | £325,714 |
| 5 - 7 Vining Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2005-01-06 | £415,359 |
| 3 Vining Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 1998-10-15 | £407,813 |
SW9 8QA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW9 8QA 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 | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Mead Primary School Moorland Road , SW9 8UE | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Hayter Road , Brixton SW2 5AP | 4out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Knowle Close , Brixton SW9 0TQ | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Primary School Stockwell Road , SW9 9TG | 2out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 782 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,104 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,168 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,542 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service School Room, E3, Paediatric Neuroscience , Kings College Hospital SE5 9RS | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce & Gelato | 11 Rushcroft Road, London | 12 yd | |
| Ichiban Sushi | 58A Atlantic Road, London | 40 yd | |
| Lounge Bar | 56 - 58 Atlantic Road, London | 40 yd | |
| The Whiskey Tumbler | 401 Coldharbour Lane, London | 53 yd | |
| Franzina Trattoria | 395 Coldharbour Lane, London | 53 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogstar | The Dog Star, 389 Coldharbour Lane | 53 yd | |
| BrewDog | 419-423 Coldharbour Lane, London | 102 yd | |
| Prince Albert | The Prince Albert, 418 Coldharbour Lane | 107 yd | |
| Market House | 443 - 445 Coldharbour Lane, London | 135 yd | |
| Taproom | 43 - 44 Granville Arcade, Coldharbour Lane | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Shop BXTN Ltd | 378 Coldharbour Lane, London | 107 yd | |
| Happy Dumplings | 28 - 30 Market Row, London | 111 yd | |
| House Of Momo | Unit 71, Granville Arcade | 148 yd | |
| Oowee Vegan | Unit 91, Granville Arcade | 164 yd | |
| Honest Burgers | Unit 12, Granville Arcade | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 417 Brixton Road, London | 261 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 425 Brixton Road, London | 261 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 441 - 447 Brixton Road, London | 261 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 446 - 450 Brixton Road, London | 379 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 379 Brixton Road, London | 414 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brixton Recreation Centre BRIXTON STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 316 yd |
| Ferndale Community Sports Centre NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 473 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Brixton) STOCKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 500 yd | |
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Lansdowne School (Closed) Argyll Close | 931 yd | |
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,048 yd |
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,071 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 | 46.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 46.5% |
| 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 | 53.5% |
| Median download speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.