Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SW8 1DN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

468

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 62,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW8 1DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British67.9%
Asian / British Asian18.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 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.

Theft from the person486
Violence and sexual offences292
Anti-social behaviour251
Other theft151
Shoplifting143

school Local Schools

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

Outstanding482 pupils0.3 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good321 pupils0.4 km
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Lilian Baylis Technology School

Outstanding870 pupils0.4 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils0.4 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good205 pupils0.5 km
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Archbishop Tenison's School

Inadequate290 pupils0.5 km
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Herbert Morrison Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.6 km
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Ashmole Primary School

Outstanding228 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's - Main Store0.4 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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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
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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