SW8 1DN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Vauxhall in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Vauxhall 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, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime rates are high (153 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00015627 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW8 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW8 1DN.
468
32
£ 62,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW8 1DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW8 1DN spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW8 1DN. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 rates near SW8 1DN are high at 153 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.
school Local Schools
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Lilian Baylis Technology School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Archbishop Tenison's School
Herbert Morrison Primary School
Ashmole Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Crowne Plaza London0.9 km
- Belgrave Hotel0.8 km
- Park Plaza Hotel Riverbank0.8 km
- Travelodge London Vauxhall0.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- The Royal Vauxhall Tavern0.4 km
- The Rose0.7 km
- The Brown Derby0.8 km
- Mawbey Arms0.6 km
- The Nottingham Castle0.6 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
121 nearby- Above The Stag Theatre0.4 km
- Amici Restaurant0.9 km
- Atmosfera0.5 km
- Cable Cafe0.9 km
- Didi \& Franc Wine \& Cheese Shop1.0 km
- + 116 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's - Main Store0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Deep Blue - Fixed Unit0.6 km
- Happy Family1.0 km
- Lucky Fish Bar0.4 km
- Papa John's0.9 km
- Pizza Sorrento0.2 km
- + 56 more
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Winta Halal Meat0.9 km
- Millars General Store0.9 km
- Prince Food \& Wine0.9 km
- Londis1.0 km
- Payless Food \& Wine0.4 km
- + 53 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall0.2 km
- Wandsworth Road1.8 km
- Battersea Park1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Vauxhall Underground Station0.2 km
- Vauxhall Rail Station0.3 km
- Vauxhall Rail Station0.3 km
- Vauxhall Underground Station0.3 km
- Vauxhall St George Wharf Pier0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW81DN · Data under Open Government Licence