Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SOUTH ISLAND PLACE, SW9 0DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH ISLAND PLACE, SW9 0DX.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW9 0DX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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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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10/10
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Area Character

SW9 0DX is a young, economically active community — 67% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. At £511k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 8.8% year-on-year.

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

SW9 0DX is a safe, established residential area on South Island Place, 0.7km from Oval in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Oval ward and the Vauxhall constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW9 0DX offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £511k, down 8.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW9 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00015657 (shared with 5 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 0DX. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.7%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean21.0%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 462,500

30 sales · Mean £ 496,338

Terraced

£ 855,000

4 sales · Mean £ 866,250

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

Crime around SW9 0DX is moderate at 53 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 behaviour262
Violence and sexual offences251
Theft from the person63
Other theft52
Bicycle theft48

school Local Schools

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Reay Primary School

Outstanding237 pupils0.1 km
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Ashmole Primary School

Outstanding228 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church Primary SW9

Good196 pupils0.4 km
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Archbishop Tenison's School

Inadequate290 pupils0.5 km
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Van Gogh Primary

Good414 pupils0.5 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Platanos College

Good899 pupils0.7 km
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Evolve Academy

0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Mawbey Arms0.8 km
  • The Brown Derby0.4 km
  • The Golden Goose0.7 km
  • Clarendon arms0.9 km
  • The Kennington0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • Heaven Cafe0.9 km
  • In Your Face0.8 km
  • St Gabriels Injera0.3 km
  • The Brickstone0.8 km
  • Coco's Bar & Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 75 more
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Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Rose Fish \& Chips0.5 km
  • Sun Kong0.4 km
  • Tasty0.2 km
  • Papadom fried chicken (pfc)0.8 km
  • Chatbout0.9 km
  • + 38 more
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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Dorset Off Licence0.3 km
  • Ever Fresh Food \& Wine0.2 km
  • Gorillas0.4 km
  • Happy Shopper0.1 km
  • Lisboa0.6 km
  • + 56 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Belgrave Hotel0.2 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • The co-operative food0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Co-op Food0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Vauxhall1.1 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