Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

CARROUN ROAD, SW8 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARROUN ROAD, SW8 1AY.

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Population

499

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 62,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
3/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British40.3%
Asian / British Asian12.1%
Black / African / Caribbean35.2%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences252
Anti-social behaviour232
Shoplifting161
Theft from the person125
Other theft71

school Local Schools

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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils0.2 km
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Archbishop Tenison's School

Inadequate290 pupils0.4 km
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Ashmole Primary School

Outstanding228 pupils0.4 km
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Reay Primary School

Outstanding237 pupils0.4 km
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Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism

Outstanding482 pupils0.4 km
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Herbert Morrison Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.5 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good205 pupils0.5 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good321 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

97 nearby
  • Evernight0.8 km
  • Enset Restaurant0.8 km
  • Conuco0.6 km
  • Hank \& Ginger0.6 km
  • Atoca1.0 km
  • + 92 more
fastfood

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
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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
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

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