Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

RICHBORNE TERRACE, SW8 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHBORNE TERRACE, SW8 1AU.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW8 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW8 1AU spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

home £545,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW8 1AU is a mixed residential area on Richborne Terrace, 0.6km from Lambeth, South in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Oval ward and the Vauxhall constituency.

This is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (47% 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 £545k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00015650 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW8 1AU. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.7%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean15.6%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

Flat

£ 495,000

6 sales · Mean £ 507,166

Terraced

£ 1,277,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,277,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW8 1AU 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.

Violence and sexual offences255
Anti-social behaviour194
Shoplifting162
Theft from the person81
Other theft60

school Local Schools

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Reay Primary School

Outstanding237 pupils0.2 km
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Ashmole Primary School

Outstanding228 pupils0.3 km
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Archbishop Tenison's School

Inadequate290 pupils0.3 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils0.4 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good205 pupils0.6 km
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Herbert Morrison Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.6 km
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Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism

Outstanding482 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church Primary SW9

Good196 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

99 nearby
  • In Your Face1.0 km
  • St Gabriels Injera0.6 km
  • The Brickstone1.0 km
  • Sugar Pot0.7 km
  • Waterfront Brasserie0.9 km
  • + 94 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

62 nearby
  • Rose Fish \& Chips0.6 km
  • Sun Kong0.6 km
  • Tasty0.3 km
  • Ali Papa0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut1.0 km
  • + 57 more
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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Italo0.6 km
  • Wood Fruits0.9 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Payless Food \& Wine0.8 km
  • The Soul Shack LDN0.9 km
  • + 55 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Nolan's Freehouse0.7 km
  • The Kennington0.7 km
  • The Pilgrim0.8 km
  • Fentiman Arms0.3 km
  • The Beehive0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Group Food0.5 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's - Main Store0.8 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.6 km
  • Belgrave Hotel0.2 km
  • Travelodge London Vauxhall0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Vauxhall0.9 km
  • Loughborough Junction1.7 km
  • Wandsworth Road1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Oval Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oval Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oval Underground Station0.4 km