Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

LORN ROAD, SW9 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LORN ROAD, SW9 0AB.

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Population

420

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW9 0AB 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 71% economic activity and an average age of 33, SW9 0AB is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending down 40.0% year-on-year.

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

SW9 0AB is a safe, established residential area on Lorn Road, 0.6km from Angell Town in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Stockwell East ward and the Vauxhall constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW9 0AB 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £780k, down 40.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW9 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00016109 (shared with 21 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 SW9 0AB. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.1%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean17.4%
Other / Mixed17.1%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 53%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 585,000

2 sales · Mean £ 585,000

Detached

£ 1,030,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,030,000

Semi-Detached

£ 1,182,500

3 sales · Mean £ 1,170,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW9 0AB is moderate at 54 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.

Anti-social behaviour299
Violence and sexual offences235
Criminal damage and arson53
Drugs48
Other theft45

school Local Schools

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Platanos College

Good899 pupils0.4 km
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Van Gogh Primary

Good414 pupils0.4 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good286 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary Schooll

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church Primary SW9

Good196 pupils0.6 km
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Lansdowne School

Good142 pupils0.6 km
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Reay Primary School

Outstanding237 pupils0.6 km
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Stockwell Primary School

Good470 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • Cable Cafe1.0 km
  • Moonstar Cafe1.0 km
  • Krunk Burgers0.5 km
  • Heaven Cafe0.4 km
  • In Your Face0.8 km
  • + 86 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Duke Of Cambridge0.8 km
  • South West Saloon1.0 km
  • Queens Head0.6 km
  • Brixton Jamm0.2 km
  • Crown \& Anchor0.1 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • The Bon Bon0.4 km
  • The Remakery0.8 km
  • Chelsea Fruit And Veg0.7 km
  • JMG2 LTD0.9 km
  • Millennium Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 66 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • MEXCLUB1.0 km
  • Love Churros1.0 km
  • Mo Suvlaki1.0 km
  • Tasty0.9 km
  • Ho Wei0.8 km
  • + 54 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Iceland Foods0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Group Food0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Belgrave Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brixton1.0 km
  • Loughborough Junction1.0 km
  • Clapham High Street1.5 km