SW9 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Angell Town in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton North ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW9 0BE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% 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. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 SW9 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00177557 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW9 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW9 0BE.
115
46
£ 47,600 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW9 0BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW9 0BE has a significant social housing presence — 94% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW9 0BE. The average age is 45.9. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW9 0BE is moderate at 71 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.
school Local Schools
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Lansdowne School
Stockwell Primary School
Platanos College
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary Schooll
Van Gogh Primary
Loughborough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- Brixton Food0.9 km
- Paula's Bakery0.9 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- Strawberry Local0.9 km
- Pavilion Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 114 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Dogstar1.0 km
- Taproom0.9 km
- The Prince0.9 km
- South West Saloon0.8 km
- The Shrub & Shutter0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
139 nearby- 500 Degrees0.7 km
- Adrians Café0.7 km
- Adulis0.7 km
- Bottle And Rye0.9 km
- Brixx Bar \& Grill0.9 km
- + 134 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
69 nearby- Honest Burgers0.9 km
- L \& R Caribbean Kitchen0.6 km
- Ted Burgers0.9 km
- Control Tower1.0 km
- Healthy Living Platform1.0 km
- + 64 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton0.8 km
- Loughborough Junction1.0 km
- Clapham High Street1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW90BE · Data under Open Government Licence