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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.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 82%WORKING
- 18%UNEMPLOYED
18% of people in SW8 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 40%WHITE
- 60%NON-WHITE
40% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
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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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 33% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.