Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SW8 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW8 1AA.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW8 1AA 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.

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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in SW8 1AA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SW8 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Lambeth, South in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Stockwell West & Larkhall ward and the Vauxhall constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW8 1AA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% 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.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00015794 (shared with 7 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 SW8 1AA. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British28.9%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean47.9%
Other / Mixed13.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SW8 1AA is moderate at 56 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 behaviour223
Violence and sexual offences208
Shoplifting162
Other theft57
Criminal damage and arson54

school Local Schools

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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils0.3 km
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Reay Primary School

Outstanding237 pupils0.3 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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Herbert Morrison Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.5 km
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Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism

Outstanding482 pupils0.5 km
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Platanos College

Good899 pupils0.6 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good205 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

101 nearby
  • Taste More0.6 km
  • Titos Peruvian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Above The Stag Theatre1.0 km
  • Cable Cafe0.5 km
  • Moonstar Cafe0.5 km
  • + 96 more
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • The Royal Vauxhall Tavern0.9 km
  • The Kennington0.9 km
  • Brixton Jamm1.0 km
  • Crown \& Anchor0.9 km
  • Fire0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Group Food0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • Deep Blue - Fixed Unit0.6 km
  • Lucky Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pizza Sorrento0.8 km
  • West Indies Kitchen0.8 km
  • Chelo0.8 km
  • + 55 more
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Retailers - Other

63 nearby
  • Day Lewis0.9 km
  • Payless Food \& Wine0.9 km
  • The Soul Shack LDN0.9 km
  • Millennium Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • + 58 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
  • Belgrave Hotel0.4 km
  • Travelodge London Vauxhall0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Vauxhall0.9 km
  • Wandsworth Road1.6 km
  • Brixton1.8 km