SW8 1BA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Richborne Terrace, 0.4km from Lambeth, South in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Oval ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW8 1BA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00015643 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHBORNE TERRACE, SW8 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHBORNE TERRACE, SW8 1BA.
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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 1BA 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 1BA 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 1BA. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW8 1BA is moderate at 70 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
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
Reay Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Herbert Morrison Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Cavendish Arms0.7 km
- Duke Of Cambridge0.7 km
- The Riverside (Unit 14)0.7 km
- Priory Arms0.9 km
- The Canton Arms0.5 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
103 nearby- Evernight0.8 km
- Enset Restaurant0.9 km
- Conuco0.6 km
- Hank \& Ginger0.6 km
- Campino0.7 km
- + 98 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- Lucky Cat0.5 km
- Smash & Grill0.3 km
- So Donuts0.6 km
- Bengal Spice0.7 km
- + 54 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Winta Halal Meat0.9 km
- Harfleur Chemist1.0 km
- Madeira SP Peixie0.3 km
- Payless0.5 km
- Premier Food \& Wine0.3 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge London Vauxhall0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall0.7 km
- Wandsworth Road1.7 km
- Clapham High Street1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Oval Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW81BA · Data under Open Government Licence