SW8 1DR is a mixed residential area on Dorset Road, 0.3km from Lambeth, South in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Oval ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW8 1DR is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, down 3.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00015791 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORSET ROAD, SW8 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORSET ROAD, SW8 1DR.
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34
£ 62,900 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 63% social renting, SW8 1DR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW8 1DR. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 385,000
9 sales · Mean £ 397,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW8 1DR is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Reay Primary School
Herbert Morrison Primary School
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
Archbishop Tenison's School
Ashmole Primary School
Platanos College
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- St Gabriels Injera0.8 km
- Casa Benfica0.9 km
- Royal Institute Of British Architects0.4 km
- Waterfront Brasserie0.8 km
- Vine Bar London0.8 km
- + 95 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Rose Fish \& Chips0.9 km
- Sun Kong0.8 km
- Tasty0.6 km
- Selekt Chicken1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 54 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Costcutter0.9 km
- Hallaway Butcher1.0 km
- Halls Pharmacy1.0 km
- Payless Food \& Wine0.8 km
- The Soul Shack LDN0.9 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Surprise0.9 km
- Nolan's Freehouse0.5 km
- The Kennington1.0 km
- Fire0.6 km
- Mother Kelly's0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.3 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
- Belgrave Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge London Vauxhall0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall0.8 km
- Wandsworth Road1.6 km
- Clapham High Street1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SW81DR · Data under Open Government Licence