Area Information for London, SW9 0LU

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Oval ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Vauxhall and Camberwell Green. This page combines information for the address London, SW9 0LU, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SW9 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in December 1984. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Lambeth
Ward Oval
Constituency Vauxhall and Camberwell Green * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We hold details of the latest crimes committed near London, SW9 0LU - click here.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Oval), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about London, SW9 0LU is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 2
Flat (Purpose-Built) 15
Flat (Converted) 115
Total 132
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 69% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 14
Owned with Mortgage 21
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 5
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 85
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 131

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 29
Two People 67
Three People 21
Four People 14
Five People 1
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 132

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 29
Family Household 46
Other Household 59
Total 134

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 83
Deprived In One Dimension 39
Deprived In Two Dimensions 9
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 132

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around SW9 0LU however is predominantly male (58%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 167
Female 120
Total 287

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Oval ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 4
5-9 0
10-14 2
15-19 1
20-24 26
25-29 119
30-34 51
35-39 28
40-44 7
45-49 14
50-54 15
55-59 9
60-64 4
65-69 2
70-74 3
75-79 2
80-84 1
85+ 1
Total 289

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SW9 0LU there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 83% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 237
Married 25
Separated 2
Divorced 11
Widowed 6
Total 281

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 95% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 196
Good 77
Fair 10
Bad 2
Very Bad 0
Total 285

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

SW9 0LU and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 78% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 219
Apprenticeship 3
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 21
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 7
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9
No GCSEs or Equivalent 13
Other 8
Total 280

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 80% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 231
Mixed Ethnicity 21
Indian 6
Pakistani 1
Chinese 7
Other Asian 5
Black Caribbean 7
Arab 3
Other 7
Total 288

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), 58% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 167
European Union 66
Rest of Europe 4
Middle East and Asia 15
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 23
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 10
Total 285

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 167
10+ Years 35
5-10 Years 33
2-5 Years 20
Less Than 2 Years 30
Total 285

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SW9 0LU.

Passport(s) Held
None 9
United Kingdom 192
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 61
Rest of Europe 2
Middle East or Asia 5
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 8

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 189
Christian 67
Buddhist 3
Hindu 4
Jewish 4
Muslim 4
Sikh 1
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 12
Total 286

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Oval ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 82% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 230
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 5
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 21
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 3
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 4
Retired 12
Looking After Home or Family 1
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 3
Total 281

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 35
Professional Occupations 115
Associate Professional Occupations 59
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 8
Skilled Trades Occupations 8
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 3
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 8
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 11
Total 257

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 112
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 106
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 15
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 9
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 3
Semi-Routine Occupation 15
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 4
Full-time Student 3
Total 282

London, SW9 0LU is within the Oval policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near SW9 0LU
Neighbourhood Team Address Oval
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to SW9 0LU. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SW9 0LU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, SW9 0LU. The nearest railway station is Vauxhall, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Vauxhall 0.6 miles
Loughborough Junction 1 mile
Brixton 1.1 miles
Elephant & Castle 1.2 miles
Wandsworth Road 1.2 miles
Clapham High Street 1.3 miles
Denmark Hill 1.3 miles
Queenstown Road (Battersea) 1.5 miles
Battersea Park 1.5 miles
London Waterloo 1.7 miles
London Waterloo East 1.7 miles
London Victoria 1.7 miles
Herne Hill 1.9 miles
East Dulwich 1.9 miles
London Charing Cross 2 miles
Peckham Rye 2 miles
North Dulwich 2 miles
London Bridge 2.2 miles
London Blackfriars 2.3 miles
London Cannon Street 2.4 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London, SW9 0LU. The nearest Tube station is Oval, approximately 310 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, SW9 0LU. The nearest is Reay Primary School, approximately 270 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, SW9 0LU. The nearest is Evolve Academy, approximately 670 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Evolve Academy 670 yards  
Platanos College 850 yards October 2021
    
Lilian Baylis Technology School half a mile February 2023
    
Saint Gabriel's College 0.5 miles November 2018
    
Ark All Saints Academy 0.6 miles June 2018
    
Sacred Heart Catholic School 0.8 miles November 2023
    
Arco Academy 1 mile  
Minerva's Virtual Academy 1.1 miles  
Pimlico Academy 1.2 miles October 2021
    
South Bank University Academy 1.2 miles May 2017
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, SW9 0LU. The nearest is Vassall Medical Centre, approximately 450 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to London, SW9 0LU. The nearest is Mint Dental Care, approximately 80 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Mint Dental Care 80 yards
Oval Dental Clinic 270 yards
Kennington Dental Surgery 630 yards
Akinsola 870 yards
Dr GK Ooi & Associates half a mile
Stockwell Dental Group 0.6 miles
SW9 Dental Practice 0.7 miles
Watson 0.9 miles
Reza Khan and Nawaf Kharalah 0.9 miles
Oral Surgery Ltd 1 mile

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London, SW9 0LU. The nearest is Lambeth Hospital, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Lambeth Hospital 1 mile
King's College Hospital 1.2 miles
Maudsley Hospital 1.2 miles
Evelina London Children's Hospital 1.3 miles
St Thomas' 1.3 miles
The Gordon Hospital 1.3 miles
Lister Hospital 1.7 miles
Guy's Hospital 2 miles
London Bridge Hospital 2.2 miles
Royal Brompton Hospital 2.6 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, SW9 0LU. The nearest is A & I Lask, approximately 120 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.