SW9 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from South Lambeth in Lambeth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Stockwell West & Larkhall ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
SW9 0AL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW9 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00015773 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW9 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW9 0AL.
424
34
£ 53,900 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW9 0AL 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
SW9 0AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 16% 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 SW9 0AL. The average age is 34.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW9 0AL is moderate at 65 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
Platanos College
Allen Edwards Primary School
Reay Primary School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Van Gogh Primary
Herbert Morrison Primary School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Lansdowne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Winta Halal Meat0.8 km
- Delicias De Portugal0.9 km
- Chelsea Fruit And Veg0.7 km
- JMG2 LTD0.9 km
- Millennium Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Priory Arms0.7 km
- Queens Head0.7 km
- Cavendish Arms0.6 km
- Duke Of Cambridge0.4 km
- Fentiman Arms0.8 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Andalucia Patisserie0.9 km
- Enset Restaurant0.8 km
- Heaven Cafe0.8 km
- St Gabriels Injera0.8 km
- The Brickstone0.6 km
- + 75 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Tasty0.8 km
- Morleys0.8 km
- Morley's Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Ritto's0.5 km
- 8760.8 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Iceland Foods0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.5 km
- Co-op Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton1.3 km
- Clapham High Street1.3 km
- Wandsworth Road1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Stockwell Underground Station0.3 km
- Stockwell Underground Station0.3 km
- Stockwell Underground Station0.3 km
- Stockwell Underground Station0.3 km
- Stockwell Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW90AL · Data under Open Government Licence