Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

RICHBORNE TERRACE, SW8 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHBORNE TERRACE, SW8 1BA.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British52.7%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean22.6%
Other / Mixed21.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences227
Anti-social behaviour216
Shoplifting161
Theft from the person140
Other theft75

school Local Schools

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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils0.2 km
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Archbishop Tenison's School

Inadequate290 pupils0.3 km
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Ashmole Primary School

Outstanding228 pupils0.4 km
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Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism

Outstanding482 pupils0.4 km
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Reay Primary School

Outstanding237 pupils0.4 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good205 pupils0.5 km
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Herbert Morrison Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.5 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good321 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

103 nearby
  • Evernight0.8 km
  • Enset Restaurant0.9 km
  • Conuco0.6 km
  • Hank \& Ginger0.6 km
  • Campino0.7 km
  • + 98 more
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

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