SW8 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Aldebert Terrace, 0.2km from Lambeth, South in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Stockwell West & Larkhall ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW8 1BH 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% 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 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.7M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00015764 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDEBERT TERRACE, SW8 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDEBERT TERRACE, SW8 1BH.
289
39
£ 50,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW8 1BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SW8 1BH has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-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 1BH. The average age is 38.6. 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
Terraced
£ 1,730,000
7 sales · Mean £ 1,811,214
Flat
£ 347,500
2 sales · Mean £ 347,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW8 1BH is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Herbert Morrison Primary School
Platanos College
Reay Primary School
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
Allen Edwards Primary School
Archbishop Tenison's School
Ashmole Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
96 nearby- St Gabriels Injera0.8 km
- The Brickstone0.9 km
- Conuco0.8 km
- Dukem Restaurant0.7 km
- Hank \& Ginger0.9 km
- + 91 more
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- Sun Kong1.0 km
- Tasty0.7 km
- Lucky Cat0.7 km
- New Century1.0 km
- Smash & Grill0.6 km
- + 61 more
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Brazilian Centre0.7 km
- Harfleur Chemist0.6 km
- Madeira SP Peixie0.3 km
- Payless0.8 km
- Premier Food \& Wine0.2 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Cavendish Arms0.4 km
- Duke Of Cambridge0.4 km
- The Riverside (Unit 14)1.0 km
- Priory Arms0.6 km
- The Surprise0.7 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge London Vauxhall0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Sainsbury's - Main Store0.7 km
- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.1 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall1.0 km
- Wandsworth Road1.3 km
- Clapham High Street1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW81BH · Data under Open Government Licence