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London (SW8)
The SW8 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 1390 individual postcodes.
There are 4 electoral wards in the SW8 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Lambeth Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 33% of people in SW8 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of SW8 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The SW8 postcode includes the Nine Elms area of South West London, stretching northeast from Vauxhall towards Stockwell and the Northern Line, and southward towards Battersea Park. It includes some of London's finest residential and commercial communities, with a mix of luxury apartments and regenerated housing estates, bustling shops, entertainment areas, riverside restaurants, corporate offices, the iconic power station, and vast public spaces.
Nine Elms has experienced exciting development since its major regeneration began in 2010. The area boasts new and exciting shopping and leisure facilities, such as the Nine Elms Market, High Street, restaurants and pop-ups.
In terms of media, the area has recently earned its fair share of recognition in newspapers, magazines and television programmes. Recent developments include the Battersea Power Station and the new US Embassy, as well as the opening of riverside walkways and landscaping, making Nine Elms a desirable place to live, work and play.
The area includes some of the best educational institutions in the area, such as the Bolívar School, Wandsworth College, and St.Pauls Church of England Primary School.
SW8 postcode is served by an excellent transport system, with Vauxhall Underground Station serving the London Underground, and the Southeastern and South Western airlines serving Waterloo. In terms of National Rail, there are overground connections in Battersea, Vauxhall, Stockwell and Clapham Junction.
The area is surrounded by an abundance of green spaces, including Battersea Park which has recently been redeveloped to include the iconic Peace Pagoda, as well as the gardens at Albert Hall and Chelsea Embankment.
Residents in Nine Elms can enjoy some of the best cultural experiences in the country, including the Royal Festival Hall at the South Bank Centre, the nearby O2 Arena and many music venues. The area also hosts some of the biggest international events including the renowned Chelsea Flower Show and the annual London Marathon.
The area is vastly populated by young professionals with an average salary of £50,000. With its emerging culinary scene, vibrant nightlife and cultural diversity, SW8 is quickly gaining popularity amongst the younger crowd and becoming a hub for a new generation of residents.
Demographics
Greater London
SW8 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.
Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.
Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | SW8 |
| Postal Town | London |
| MSOA Name | Lambeth 006 |
| LSOA Name | Lambeth 006E |
| County | Greater London |
| Region | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
SW8 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SW8, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 33% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.