SW9 0EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whitebeam Close, 0.6km from Lambeth, South in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Stockwell East ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW9 0EG is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 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 0EG are sourced from Output Area E00016080 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITEBEAM CLOSE, SW9 0EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEBEAM CLOSE, SW9 0EG.
289
37
£ 59,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW9 0EG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SW9 0EG has a significant social housing presence — 60% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW9 0EG. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW9 0EG is moderate at 52 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
Reay Primary School
Ashmole Primary School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Platanos College
Van Gogh Primary
Archbishop Tenison's School
Christ Church Primary SW9
Herbert Morrison Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Lucy 1st No. 21.0 km
- Taste More0.6 km
- Titos Peruvian Restaurant0.9 km
- Cable Cafe0.4 km
- Moonstar Cafe0.4 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Deep Blue - Fixed Unit0.6 km
- Chatbout1.0 km
- KT London1.0 km
- Golden dragon1.0 km
- Kokodoo0.9 km
- + 48 more
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Day Lewis0.7 km
- Omes0.9 km
- Millennium Pharmacy0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Price Cutter0.3 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Kennington0.7 km
- Brixton Jamm0.8 km
- Crown \& Anchor0.8 km
- Fire0.9 km
- Royal Oak1.0 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.7 km
- Belgrave Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge London Vauxhall1.0 km
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's - Main Store0.9 km
- Co-op Food0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall1.0 km
- Loughborough Junction1.6 km
- Brixton1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Oval Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW90EG · Data under Open Government Licence