SW9 0AR is a safe, established residential area on Groveway, 0.8km from Angell Town in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Stockwell East ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW9 0AR is 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. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.8M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW9 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00016106 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVEWAY, SW9 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVEWAY, SW9 0AR.
235
38
£ 59,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW9 0AR 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
With 37% social renting, SW9 0AR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW9 0AR. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 1,375,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,375,000
Terraced
£ 2,650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW9 0AR has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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
Van Gogh Primary
Platanos College
Reay Primary School
Christ Church Primary SW9
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary Schooll
Lansdowne School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Cable Cafe0.8 km
- Moonstar Cafe0.8 km
- Oval Snack And Cafe Bar0.9 km
- The Shelter Clubhouse1.0 km
- Krunk Burgers0.6 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Cavendish Arms1.0 km
- Duke Of Cambridge0.7 km
- Queens Head0.7 km
- Fentiman Arms0.9 km
- The Kennington0.9 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- The Bon Bon0.5 km
- The Remakery0.9 km
- Chelsea Fruit And Veg0.6 km
- JMG2 LTD0.8 km
- Millennium Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Rose Fish \& Chips0.9 km
- Sun Kong0.9 km
- Tasty0.7 km
- Ho Wei1.0 km
- Ds Kitchens1.0 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Co-op Food0.2 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton1.1 km
- Loughborough Junction1.1 km
- Vauxhall1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW90AR · Data under Open Government Licence