SW9 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Robsart Street, 0.4km from Angell Town in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton North ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW9 0BW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £375k. 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00015398 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROBSART STREET, SW9 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBSART STREET, SW9 0BW.
459
37
£ 47,600 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW9 0BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SW9 0BW has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 0BW. The average age is 36.5. 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
£ 405,000
2 sales · Mean £ 405,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW9 0BW is moderate at 65 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
St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary Schooll
Stockwell Primary School
Lansdowne School
Platanos College
Van Gogh Primary
Loughborough Primary School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- Brixton Food0.9 km
- Paula's Bakery1.0 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- Strawberry Local0.9 km
- Pavilion Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 114 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Dogstar1.0 km
- Taproom0.9 km
- The Prince0.9 km
- South West Saloon0.8 km
- The Shrub & Shutter0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
141 nearby- 500 Degrees0.7 km
- Adrians Café0.7 km
- Adulis0.7 km
- Bottle And Rye0.9 km
- Brixx Bar \& Grill0.9 km
- + 136 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
76 nearby- Honest Burgers0.9 km
- L \& R Caribbean Kitchen0.6 km
- Ted Burgers0.9 km
- Control Tower0.9 km
- Healthy Living Platform1.0 km
- + 71 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton0.8 km
- Loughborough Junction0.9 km
- Clapham High Street1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW90BW · Data under Open Government Licence