SW8 1AF 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 1AF is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00015794 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORSET ROAD, SW8 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORSET ROAD, SW8 1AF.
345
36
£ 50,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW8 1AF 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
With 60% social renting, SW8 1AF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW8 1AF. 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 1AF is moderate at 51 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
Platanos College
Ashmole Primary School
Archbishop Tenison's School
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
Van Gogh Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Cavendish Arms0.6 km
- Duke Of Cambridge0.6 km
- The Riverside (Unit 14)1.0 km
- Priory Arms0.8 km
- Mawbey Arms0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Evernight0.9 km
- Enset Restaurant0.8 km
- Brunswick House Cafe0.9 km
- Cottons Restaurant1.0 km
- Mister Waffle0.7 km
- + 96 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
- Knot0.9 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Bengal Spice0.4 km
- BFC1.0 km
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Winta Halal Meat0.8 km
- Edah Express0.8 km
- Megasave0.8 km
- South Lambeth Food & Wine0.3 km
- Superway Express0.9 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's - Main Store0.7 km
- Co-op Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge London Vauxhall0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall0.9 km
- Wandsworth Road1.6 km
- Brixton1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SW81AF · Data under Open Government Licence