SW8 1AP is a safe, established residential area on Richborne Terrace, 0.6km from South Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Oval ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW8 1AP offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £900k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00015652 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHBORNE TERRACE, SW8 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHBORNE TERRACE, SW8 1AP.
429
36
£ 62,700 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW8 1AP 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.
Area Character
SW8 1AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 25% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW8 1AP. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 900,000
3 sales · Mean £ 905,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW8 1AP has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Reay Primary School
Ashmole Primary School
Archbishop Tenison's School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Christ Church Primary SW9
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Van Gogh Primary
Platanos College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- Taste More0.7 km
- Amici Restaurant0.9 km
- Cable Cafe0.3 km
- Firecracker1.0 km
- I Due Amici0.9 km
- + 84 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Cavendish Arms0.8 km
- Duke Of Cambridge0.8 km
- The Riverside (Unit 14)1.0 km
- The Royal Vauxhall Tavern0.9 km
- The Canton Arms0.5 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
- Deep Blue - Fixed Unit0.4 km
- Lucky Fish Bar0.9 km
- Papa John's0.9 km
- Pizza Sorrento0.9 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.5 km
- Co-op Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Payless Food \& Wine0.9 km
- The Soul Shack LDN0.9 km
- Chelsea Fruit And Veg0.3 km
- JMG2 LTD0.3 km
- Millennium Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.2 km
- Travelodge London Vauxhall0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall0.9 km
- Loughborough Junction1.7 km
- Brixton1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Oval Underground Station0.4 km
- Oval Underground Station0.4 km
- Oval Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW81AP · Data under Open Government Licence