SW8 1BX is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from South Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Oval ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW8 1BX offers 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00015792 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW8 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW8 1BX.
364
41
£ 62,900 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW8 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SW8 1BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW8 1BX. The average age is 40.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW8 1BX is moderate at 52 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
Reay Primary School
Platanos College
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Herbert Morrison Primary School
Ashmole Primary School
Van Gogh Primary
Archbishop Tenison's School
Christ Church Primary SW9
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Lucy 1st No. 20.9 km
- Taste More0.5 km
- Titos Peruvian Restaurant0.8 km
- Enset Restaurant0.8 km
- Mister Waffle0.8 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Cavendish Arms0.7 km
- Duke Of Cambridge0.5 km
- Priory Arms0.8 km
- Mawbey Arms0.5 km
- The Nottingham Castle0.7 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
- Morley's Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Ritto's0.4 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Lucky Cat0.4 km
- + 46 more
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Winta Halal Meat0.8 km
- Chelsea Fruit And Veg0.4 km
- JMG2 LTD0.5 km
- Millennium Pharmacy0.8 km
- Millennium Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's - Main Store0.8 km
- Iceland Foods0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Co-op Food0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge London Vauxhall0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall1.0 km
- Wandsworth Road1.6 km
- Brixton1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SW81BX · Data under Open Government Licence