SW9 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Angell Town in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton North ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW9 0BQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SW9 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00177557 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW9 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW9 0BQ.
115
46
£ 47,600 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW9 0BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW9 0BQ has a significant social housing presence — 94% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW9 0BQ. The average age is 45.9. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW9 0BQ is moderate at 71 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.
school Local Schools
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Lansdowne School
Stockwell Primary School
Platanos College
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary Schooll
Van Gogh Primary
Loughborough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
116 nearby- Brixton Food0.9 km
- Paula's Bakery1.0 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- Strawberry Local0.9 km
- Pavilion Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 111 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Dogstar1.0 km
- Taproom0.9 km
- The Prince0.9 km
- South West Saloon0.9 km
- The Shrub & Shutter1.0 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
137 nearby- 500 Degrees0.7 km
- Adrians Café0.7 km
- Adulis0.7 km
- Bottle And Rye0.9 km
- Brixx Bar \& Grill0.9 km
- + 132 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Honest Burgers0.9 km
- L \& R Caribbean Kitchen0.6 km
- Ted Burgers0.9 km
- Jimmy's Plaice1.0 km
- Love Churros0.8 km
- + 59 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton0.8 km
- Loughborough Junction1.0 km
- Clapham High Street1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW90BQ · Data under Open Government Licence