Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

EXCHANGE GARDENS, SW8 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EXCHANGE GARDENS, SW8 1DF.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 62,900 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW8 1DF 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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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. SW8 1DF combines 71% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 32.4% year-on-year.

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

SW8 1DF is an up-and-coming urban area on Exchange Gardens, 0.5km from South Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Vauxhall ward and the Vauxhall constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW8 1DF offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (145 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £817k, down 32.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00177572 (shared with 4 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 1DF. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.9%
Asian / British Asian31.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed16.0%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 63%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 651,650

114 sales · Mean £ 776,501

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

Crime rates near SW8 1DF are high at 145 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.

Theft from the person447
Violence and sexual offences366
Anti-social behaviour296
Other theft150
Shoplifting141

school Local Schools

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Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism

Outstanding482 pupils0.1 km
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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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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good321 pupils0.5 km
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Lilian Baylis Technology School

Outstanding870 pupils0.6 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good205 pupils0.6 km
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Archbishop Tenison's School

Inadequate290 pupils0.6 km
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Ashmole Primary School

Outstanding228 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • The Royal Vauxhall Tavern0.6 km
  • Priory Arms0.9 km
  • Fire0.2 km
  • Mother Kelly's0.5 km
  • Royal Oak0.6 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

109 nearby
  • Above The Stag Theatre0.5 km
  • Atmosfera0.7 km
  • Cable Cafe0.9 km
  • Moonstar Cafe0.9 km
  • Oval Snack And Cafe Bar0.8 km
  • + 104 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Group Food0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Deep Blue - Fixed Unit0.7 km
  • Lucky Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Pizza Sorrento0.4 km
  • Tennessee Express0.9 km
  • West Indies Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 53 more
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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Winta Halal Meat0.7 km
  • Italo0.4 km
  • Wood Fruits0.3 km
  • Price Cutter0.7 km
  • Delicatessen Serrana Ltd1.0 km
  • + 47 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.2 km
  • Park Plaza Hotel Riverbank0.9 km
  • Travelodge London Vauxhall0.3 km
  • Belgrave Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Vauxhall0.4 km
  • Wandsworth Road1.6 km
  • Battersea Park1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Vauxhall Underground Station0.4 km
  • Nine Elms Underground Station0.4 km
  • Vauxhall Underground Station0.4 km
  • Vauxhall Rail Station0.4 km
  • Vauxhall Rail Station0.4 km