SW8 1DP is a mixed residential area on St Stephens Terrace, 0.2km from Lambeth, South in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Oval ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. 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 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW8 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00015796 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST STEPHENS TERRACE, SW8 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST STEPHENS TERRACE, SW8 1DP.
309
37
£ 62,900 /yr
78%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW8 1DP 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 1DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW8 1DP. The average age is 36.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW8 1DP is moderate at 64 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
Herbert Morrison Primary School
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
Reay Primary School
Platanos College
Archbishop Tenison's School
Ashmole Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- St Gabriels Injera0.8 km
- Casa Benfica0.8 km
- Royal Institute Of British Architects0.3 km
- Waterfront Brasserie0.8 km
- Vine Bar London0.8 km
- + 95 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Rose Fish \& Chips0.9 km
- Sun Kong0.9 km
- Tasty0.6 km
- Morley's Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Selekt Chicken0.9 km
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- ANM Food \& Wine0.9 km
- Cheung Oriental Supermarket1.0 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Hallaway Butcher0.9 km
- Halls Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Surprise0.9 km
- Nolan's Freehouse0.4 km
- Fire0.7 km
- Mother Kelly's0.9 km
- Royal Oak0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.2 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Sainsbury's - Main Store0.6 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
- Belgrave Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge London Vauxhall0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall0.8 km
- Wandsworth Road1.5 km
- Clapham High Street1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SW81DP · Data under Open Government Licence