SW8 1BJ is a mixed residential area on Aldebert Terrace, 0.2km from Lambeth, South in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Oval ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW8 1BJ 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £716k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00015796 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDEBERT TERRACE, SW8 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDEBERT TERRACE, SW8 1BJ.
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37
£ 62,900 /yr
78%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW8 1BJ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW8 1BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW8 1BJ. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 367,500
2 sales · Mean £ 367,500
Terraced
£ 1,415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,415,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW8 1BJ is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Herbert Morrison Primary School
Platanos College
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
Reay Primary School
Allen Edwards Primary School
Archbishop Tenison's School
Ashmole Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- Lucy 1st No. 20.9 km
- Taste More0.4 km
- Titos Peruvian Restaurant0.7 km
- Evernight0.8 km
- Cable Cafe0.8 km
- + 95 more
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Delicias De Portugal0.8 km
- Winta Halal Meat0.6 km
- Digby's0.9 km
- Chelsea Fruit And Veg0.7 km
- JMG2 LTD0.7 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Cavendish Arms0.4 km
- Duke Of Cambridge0.4 km
- The Riverside (Unit 14)0.9 km
- Priory Arms0.6 km
- Mawbey Arms0.3 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- Deep Blue - Fixed Unit0.8 km
- Pizza Sorrento0.9 km
- West Indies Kitchen0.9 km
- Knot0.9 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's - Main Store0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge London Vauxhall0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall0.9 km
- Wandsworth Road1.3 km
- Clapham High Street1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW81BJ · Data under Open Government Licence