SW8 1AY is a mixed residential area on Carroun Road, 0.4km from Lambeth, South in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Oval ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW8 1AY 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 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £420k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00015642 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARROUN ROAD, SW8 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARROUN ROAD, SW8 1AY.
499
35
£ 62,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 56% social renting, SW8 1AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW8 1AY. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 420,000
2 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW8 1AY is moderate at 67 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
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Archbishop Tenison's School
Ashmole Primary School
Reay Primary School
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
Herbert Morrison Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Cavendish Arms0.7 km
- Duke Of Cambridge0.7 km
- The Riverside (Unit 14)0.8 km
- Priory Arms0.9 km
- The Canton Arms0.4 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- Evernight0.8 km
- Enset Restaurant0.8 km
- Conuco0.6 km
- Hank \& Ginger0.6 km
- Atoca1.0 km
- + 92 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- Lucky Cat0.5 km
- Smash & Grill0.3 km
- So Donuts0.7 km
- Bengal Spice0.6 km
- + 53 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Winta Halal Meat0.8 km
- Harfleur Chemist0.9 km
- Madeira SP Peixie0.3 km
- Payless0.5 km
- Premier Food \& Wine0.3 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge London Vauxhall0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall0.7 km
- Wandsworth Road1.7 km
- Clapham High Street1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SW81AY · Data under Open Government Licence