Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SW9 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW9 0DS.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW9 0DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SW9 0DS has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 6.2% year-on-year.

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

SW9 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Oval in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Stockwell East ward and the Vauxhall constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW9 0DS 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. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% 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 rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k, down 6.2% year-on-year. 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00016073 (shared with 6 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 SW9 0DS. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.3%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean26.2%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 540,000

33 sales · Mean £ 517,372

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SW9 0DS has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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.

Anti-social behaviour224
Violence and sexual offences214
Theft from the person62
Other theft56
Criminal damage and arson39

school Local Schools

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Reay Primary School

Outstanding237 pupils0.2 km
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Christ Church Primary SW9

Good196 pupils0.3 km
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Van Gogh Primary

Good414 pupils0.4 km
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Ashmole Primary School

Outstanding228 pupils0.5 km
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Archbishop Tenison's School

Inadequate290 pupils0.5 km
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St John the Divine Church of England Primary School

Good158 pupils0.7 km
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Evolve Academy

0.7 km
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Platanos College

Good899 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Mawbey Arms0.9 km
  • The Brown Derby0.4 km
  • The Golden Goose0.6 km
  • Clarendon arms0.8 km
  • The Kennington0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Heaven Cafe0.9 km
  • In Your Face0.7 km
  • St Gabriels Injera0.2 km
  • The Brickstone0.8 km
  • Coco's Bar & Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 67 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Rose Fish \& Chips0.4 km
  • Sun Kong0.4 km
  • Tasty0.1 km
  • De cotton tree1.0 km
  • Papadom fried chicken (pfc)0.7 km
  • + 36 more
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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Dorset Off Licence0.4 km
  • Ever Fresh Food \& Wine0.2 km
  • Gorillas0.3 km
  • Happy Shopper0.0 km
  • Lisboa0.7 km
  • + 51 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Belgrave Hotel0.2 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • The co-operative food0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Co-op Food0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Vauxhall1.2 km
  • Loughborough Junction1.5 km
  • Brixton1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Oval Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oval Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oval Underground Station0.4 km