Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SW8 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW8 1DG.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 62,900 /yr

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Employed

78%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW8 1DG 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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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW8 1DG spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

SW8 1DG is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Lambeth, South in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Oval ward and the Vauxhall constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00015796 (shared with 10 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 1DG. 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

White / British83.0%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

78%Active
FT: 64%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around SW8 1DG is moderate at 60 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 behaviour243
Violence and sexual offences222
Shoplifting161
Theft from the person62
Other theft60

school Local Schools

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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils0.2 km
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Herbert Morrison Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.5 km
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Platanos College

Good899 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

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

101 nearby
  • Lucy 1st No. 21.0 km
  • Taste More0.5 km
  • Titos Peruvian Restaurant0.8 km
  • Cable Cafe0.7 km
  • Moonstar Cafe0.7 km
  • + 96 more
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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Delicias De Portugal0.9 km
  • Millennium Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Price Cutter0.5 km
  • Delicatessen Serrana Ltd0.4 km
  • Payless Food \& Wine1.0 km
  • + 60 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The Royal Vauxhall Tavern1.0 km
  • Crown \& Anchor1.0 km
  • Fire0.8 km
  • Royal Oak0.9 km
  • Fentiman Arms0.4 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • Deep Blue - Fixed Unit0.7 km
  • Lucky Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Pizza Sorrento0.9 km
  • West Indies Kitchen0.9 km
  • Chelo0.9 km
  • + 59 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 Food0.1 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's - Main Store0.6 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Vauxhall0.9 km
  • Wandsworth Road1.4 km
  • Clapham High Street1.6 km