SW8 1AZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Carroun Road, 0.5km from South Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Oval ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW8 1AZ 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. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00015643 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARROUN ROAD, SW8 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARROUN ROAD, SW8 1AZ.
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£ 62,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW8 1AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW8 1AZ has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW8 1AZ. The average age is 30.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW8 1AZ is moderate at 69 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
Archbishop Tenison's School
Ashmole Primary 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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Herbert Morrison Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
104 nearby- Taste More0.8 km
- Evernight0.9 km
- Enset Restaurant0.9 km
- Brunswick House Cafe0.7 km
- Cottons Restaurant0.7 km
- + 99 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Cavendish Arms0.8 km
- Duke Of Cambridge0.8 km
- The Riverside (Unit 14)0.7 km
- Priory Arms1.0 km
- Mawbey Arms0.5 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
- Knot0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- Ali Papa0.8 km
- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- + 53 more
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Winta Halal Meat0.9 km
- Londis1.0 km
- Payless Food \& Wine0.7 km
- The Soul Shack LDN0.7 km
- Chelsea Fruit And Veg0.5 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's - Main Store0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge London Vauxhall0.6 km
- Belgrave Hotel0.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall0.7 km
- Wandsworth Road1.7 km
- Loughborough Junction1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Oval Underground Station0.4 km
- Oval Underground Station0.5 km
- Oval Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW81AZ · Data under Open Government Licence