SW8 1AW is an active urban area located 0.4km from Lambeth, South in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Oval ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW8 1AW offers 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00015637 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW8 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW8 1AW.
279
35
£ 62,900 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW8 1AW 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
SW8 1AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW8 1AW. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW8 1AW are high at 142 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Herbert Morrison Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Archbishop Tenison's School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Ashmole Primary School
Lilian Baylis Technology School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
109 nearby- Taste More0.9 km
- Chokhi Dhani1.0 km
- Above The Stag Theatre0.6 km
- Amici Restaurant1.0 km
- Atmosfera0.7 km
- + 104 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- The Royal Vauxhall Tavern0.6 km
- Fentiman Arms0.3 km
- The Beehive0.5 km
- Nolan's Freehouse0.4 km
- The Pilgrim0.9 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.5 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Deep Blue - Fixed Unit0.6 km
- Lucky Fish Bar0.6 km
- Papa John's0.9 km
- Pizza Sorrento0.4 km
- Tennessee Express0.9 km
- + 54 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Payless Food \& Wine0.6 km
- The Soul Shack LDN0.7 km
- P J Frankland Butchers1.0 km
- Digby's0.5 km
- Italo0.3 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.1 km
- Park Plaza Hotel Riverbank1.0 km
- Travelodge London Vauxhall0.4 km
- Belgrave Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall0.5 km
- Wandsworth Road1.6 km
- Battersea Park1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Nine Elms Underground Station0.4 km
- Vauxhall Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW81AW · Data under Open Government Licence