Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

WILKINSON STREET, SW8 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILKINSON STREET, SW8 1DD.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 62,900 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW8 1DD 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.

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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SW8 1DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SW8 1DD is a mixed residential area on Wilkinson Street, 0.3km from Lambeth, South in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Oval ward and the Vauxhall constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW8 1DD 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.4M.

Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00015792 (shared with 11 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 1DD. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.8%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean9.4%
Other / Mixed14.9%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 1,300,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,333,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW8 1DD is moderate at 59 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.

Anti-social behaviour235
Violence and sexual offences208
Shoplifting161
Public order53
Criminal damage and arson52

school Local Schools

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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils0.3 km
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Herbert Morrison Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.4 km
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Reay Primary School

Outstanding237 pupils0.4 km
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Platanos College

Good899 pupils0.5 km
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Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism

Outstanding482 pupils0.5 km
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Archbishop Tenison's School

Inadequate290 pupils0.6 km
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Ashmole Primary School

Outstanding228 pupils0.6 km
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Allen Edwards Primary School

Good380 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

104 nearby
  • Lucy 1st No. 21.0 km
  • Taste More0.5 km
  • Titos Peruvian Restaurant0.8 km
  • Cable Cafe0.7 km
  • Moonstar Cafe0.7 km
  • + 99 more
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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Delicias De Portugal1.0 km
  • Millennium Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Price Cutter0.5 km
  • Delicatessen Serrana Ltd0.4 km
  • Payless Food \& Wine1.0 km
  • + 66 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • The Royal Vauxhall Tavern1.0 km
  • Brixton Jamm1.0 km
  • Crown \& Anchor0.9 km
  • Fire0.8 km
  • Royal Oak0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Deep Blue - Fixed Unit0.7 km
  • Lucky Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Pizza Sorrento0.9 km
  • West Indies Kitchen0.9 km
  • Chelo0.9 km
  • + 61 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
  • Belgrave Hotel0.5 km
  • Travelodge London Vauxhall0.8 km
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Group Food0.2 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's - Main Store0.7 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Vauxhall0.9 km
  • Wandsworth Road1.5 km
  • Clapham High Street1.6 km