Resident population
Lambeth had 317,650 residents at the 2021 Census, up from 303,086 in 2011, forming a large customer base and workforce in Inner South London.
Population at the 2021 Census
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Lambeth had 317,650 residents at the 2021 Census, up from 303,086 in 2011, forming a large customer base and workforce in Inner South London.
Population at the 2021 CensusLondon Waterloo, Waterloo East, Vauxhall, Brixton and Streatham stations, together with Underground stations such as Oval, Stockwell and Clapham Common, connect the borough’s businesses and customers with Central London and the wider region.
Rail and Underground connectedStreatham, Brixton, Vauxhall, Clapham and West Norwood are the borough’s five largest shopping areas, with Stockwell, Kennington and Herne Hill among the other local high street areas.
Key business locations across the boroughLambeth is an Inner London borough on the south bank of the Thames, stretching from the South Bank and Vauxhall through Brixton and Clapham to Streatham and West Norwood.
Approximately 27 square kilometresThe London Eye, Southbank Centre, National Theatre, County Hall, Lambeth Palace, the Florence Nightingale Museum and The Oval cricket ground make Lambeth one of London’s best-known cultural boroughs.
Culture, heritage and sportThe London Borough of Lambeth was created on 1 April 1965 under the London Government Act 1963, bringing together the former borough of Lambeth with the Clapham and Streatham areas of the old Wandsworth borough.
Inner London borough in South London
The London Borough of Lambeth is one of Inner South London’s best-known boroughs, home to around 318,000 residents on the south bank of the River Thames. Brixton, Streatham, Vauxhall, Clapham and West Norwood are its largest shopping areas, giving the borough a mix of South Bank culture, busy town centres, historic landmarks and well-connected local high streets.
For customers, Lambeth offers busy shopping areas, independent retailers, restaurants, cafés, healthcare providers, property specialists and professional services across its main business areas. For businesses, the borough provides access to a large local population, visitors drawn by the South Bank, Lambeth Palace and The Oval, and Underground and rail connections into Central London and beyond.
Lambeth combines Underground and rail connectivity, the South Bank’s cultural attractions, busy town centres, historic landmarks, a large local customer base and popular green spaces, creating opportunities for businesses of different sizes and sectors.
London Waterloo, Waterloo East, Vauxhall, Brixton, Herne Hill and Streatham rail stations, plus Underground stations including Oval, Stockwell, Clapham Common and Lambeth North, give businesses convenient access to Central London and destinations across the wider region.
The London Eye, Southbank Centre, National Theatre, County Hall, the Florence Nightingale Museum and The Oval cricket ground draw visitors from across London and abroad, supporting demand for hospitality, retail, catering and local services.
Streatham, Brixton, Vauxhall, Clapham and West Norwood are the borough’s largest shopping areas, with Stockwell, Kennington and Herne Hill offering further local high streets close to customers.
The Shell Centre, St Thomas’ Hospital, Lambeth Town Hall in Brixton and the South Bank’s theatres and cultural venues anchor local employment and bring daily footfall that supports restaurants, cafés and service providers.
Lambeth Palace, Brockwell Park, Clapham Common, Streatham Common and Archbishop’s Park give businesses, residents and visitors access to heritage and green space alongside busy town centres.
With 317,650 residents at the 2021 Census, up from 303,086 in 2011, across just 10.4 square miles, plus large numbers of South Bank visitors and commuters, Lambeth offers businesses a concentrated local market in Inner South London.
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Lambeth combines South Bank culture, busy town centres, Underground and rail connectivity, historic landmarks and popular green spaces, with access to employment across hospitality, culture, retail, healthcare, offices and professional services.
Lambeth offers a varied mix of housing, from period terraces and converted houses to modern riverside developments and town centre flats. Residential areas include Brixton, Clapham, Streatham, Stockwell, Kennington, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill, Gipsy Hill and West Norwood.
Terraces and town centre flatsHousing, retail and commercial costs can vary across the borough. Prime locations around the South Bank, Vauxhall and Clapham can differ from other neighbourhoods such as Streatham and West Norwood, so residents and businesses should compare costs carefully when choosing a location.
Costs vary by areaResidents, workers and visitors benefit from London Waterloo, Waterloo East, Vauxhall, Brixton, Herne Hill, Streatham, Tulse Hill and West Norwood rail stations, plus Underground stations including Oval, Stockwell, Clapham Common, Clapham North, Lambeth North and Nine Elms, alongside extensive bus routes across the borough.
Rail and Underground linksBrockwell Park, Clapham Common, Streatham Common, Kennington Park, Ruskin Park and Archbishop’s Park are among the borough’s best-known open spaces, alongside the River Thames at the South Bank, with room for exercise, recreation, family activities and community events.
Commons and parksLambeth has a wide range of schools, colleges and training providers serving its large resident population. Education is also an important local employer and a source of skills and talent for businesses across Brixton, Clapham, Streatham and the wider borough.
Schools, colleges and skillsEmployment spans hospitality, culture and tourism on the South Bank, offices around Waterloo and Vauxhall, retail on the borough’s high streets, local government, and healthcare including St Thomas’ Hospital, along with a wide range of local professional and personal services.
Diverse employment opportunitiesLocal consideration: Lambeth combines busy town centres, South Bank culture, historic landmarks and green space beside the Thames. Property costs, transport access, customer footfall and the character of local business areas can vary between Brixton, Streatham, Clapham, Vauxhall and other parts of the borough.
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Lambeth is an Inner South London borough with around 318,000 residents, known for the South Bank and London Eye, Lambeth Palace, The Oval cricket ground, the Southbank Centre and National Theatre, and the vibrant town centres of Brixton, Clapham and Streatham.
Brixton is the borough’s civic centre, and Streatham, Brixton, Vauxhall, Clapham and West Norwood are its largest shopping areas. Businesses can also be found around Stockwell, Kennington, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill, Gipsy Hill and the South Bank, along with local parades and high streets across the borough.
The South Bank is a major destination for culture and entertainment, with the Southbank Centre, the National Theatre and the London Eye. Brixton, Clapham and Streatham have busy high streets with a wide mix of shops, restaurants and bars, while Brockwell Park, Clapham Common and Streatham Common offer green space for leisure.
Lambeth supports businesses across hospitality, culture and tourism, retail, healthcare, offices and professional services, education, property, and a wide range of local professional and personal services.
Yes. Lambeth has major rail stations including Waterloo, Vauxhall, Brixton, Herne Hill, Streatham and West Norwood, plus Underground stations such as Waterloo, Vauxhall, Oval, Stockwell, Brixton, Clapham Common and Lambeth North. Local bus routes and road links connect the borough’s town centres with Central London and the wider region.
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