SW8 1AX is a mixed residential area on Richborne Terrace, 0.5km from Lambeth, South in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Oval ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
Within the SW8 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% 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 is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £466k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00015650 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHBORNE TERRACE, SW8 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHBORNE TERRACE, SW8 1AX.
311
38
£ 62,700 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW8 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SW8 1AX — age 38, 46% ownership, 32% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW8 1AX. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 526,500
3 sales · Mean £ 486,316
Terraced
£ 1,002,500
2 sales · Mean £ 1,002,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW8 1AX is moderate at 60 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
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Ashmole Primary School
Archbishop Tenison's School
Reay Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
Herbert Morrison Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Taste More0.7 km
- Evernight0.9 km
- Above The Stag Theatre0.9 km
- Amici Restaurant0.9 km
- Atmosfera1.0 km
- + 97 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Cavendish Arms0.8 km
- Duke Of Cambridge0.8 km
- The Riverside (Unit 14)0.8 km
- The Royal Vauxhall Tavern0.8 km
- Priory Arms1.0 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
- Deep Blue - Fixed Unit0.4 km
- Happy Family1.0 km
- Lucky Fish Bar0.8 km
- Papa John's0.9 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.4 km
- Co-op Food1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Winta Halal Meat0.9 km
- Londis1.0 km
- Payless Food \& Wine0.8 km
- The Soul Shack LDN0.8 km
- Chelsea Fruit And Veg0.4 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge London Vauxhall0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall0.8 km
- Wandsworth Road1.7 km
- Loughborough Junction1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Oval Underground Station0.4 km
- Oval Underground Station0.4 km
- Oval Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW81AX · Data under Open Government Licence