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.
RICHBORNE TERRACE, SW8 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHBORNE TERRACE, SW8 1AU.
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38
£ 62,700 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW8 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
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
Christ Church Primary SW9
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SW81AU · Data under Open Government Licence