SW8 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dorset Road, 0.4km from Lambeth, South in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Stockwell West & Larkhall ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW8 1AE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00015794 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORSET ROAD, SW8 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORSET ROAD, SW8 1AE.
345
36
£ 50,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW8 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW8 1AE has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW8 1AE. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW8 1AE is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Reay Primary School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Herbert Morrison Primary School
Ashmole Primary School
Archbishop Tenison's School
Platanos College
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Taste More0.6 km
- Titos Peruvian Restaurant0.9 km
- Cable Cafe0.5 km
- Moonstar Cafe0.5 km
- Oval Snack And Cafe Bar0.5 km
- + 93 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- The Royal Vauxhall Tavern0.9 km
- The Kennington0.9 km
- Brixton Jamm1.0 km
- Crown \& Anchor0.9 km
- Fire0.8 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Deep Blue - Fixed Unit0.6 km
- Lucky Fish Bar0.9 km
- Pizza Sorrento0.9 km
- West Indies Kitchen0.9 km
- Chelo0.9 km
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Day Lewis0.9 km
- Payless Food \& Wine0.9 km
- The Soul Shack LDN1.0 km
- Millennium Pharmacy0.6 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
- + 62 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
- Belgrave Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge London Vauxhall0.8 km
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's - Main Store0.7 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall0.9 km
- Wandsworth Road1.6 km
- Brixton1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SW81AE · Data under Open Government Licence