SW8 1AS is a mixed residential area on Richborne Terrace, 0.5km from Lambeth, South in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Oval ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
The people who live in SW8 1AS are typical of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £575k, down 22.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00015648 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHBORNE TERRACE, SW8 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHBORNE TERRACE, SW8 1AS.
328
35
£ 62,700 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW8 1AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW8 1AS spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 22.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW8 1AS. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 625,000
7 sales · Mean £ 702,135
Flat
£ 570,000
23 sales · Mean £ 586,121
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW8 1AS is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Reay Primary School
Ashmole Primary School
Archbishop Tenison's School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Herbert Morrison Primary School
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
Platanos College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Taste More0.7 km
- Above The Stag Theatre1.0 km
- Amici Restaurant1.0 km
- Cable Cafe0.4 km
- Firecracker1.0 km
- + 88 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Cavendish Arms0.8 km
- Duke Of Cambridge0.7 km
- The Riverside (Unit 14)0.9 km
- The Royal Vauxhall Tavern0.8 km
- Priory Arms1.0 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
- Deep Blue - Fixed Unit0.5 km
- Lucky Fish Bar0.8 km
- Papa John's0.9 km
- Pizza Sorrento0.8 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.4 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Winta Halal Meat1.0 km
- Payless Food \& Wine0.8 km
- The Soul Shack LDN0.9 km
- Chelsea Fruit And Veg0.3 km
- JMG2 LTD0.3 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.2 km
- Travelodge London Vauxhall0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall0.9 km
- Loughborough Junction1.7 km
- Wandsworth Road1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Oval Underground Station0.4 km
- Oval Underground Station0.4 km
- Oval Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW81AS · Data under Open Government Licence