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Myatt's Fields

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About

Myatt's Fields ward is situated in the London Borough of Lambeth. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. It contains the formal Myatt's Fields Park, a central green space with a community garden and sports facilities. The local economy is supported by shops and services along Cormont Road and Akerman Road.

The ward is home to a significant student population due to its proximity to King's College London's Denmark Hill campus. A notable local landmark is the 19th-century Myatt's Fields Park bandstand, which hosts community events. Transport links include services from Loughborough Junction and Denmark Hill railway stations, connecting to central London and surrounding boroughs.

Area overview

On average Myatt's Fields has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 52% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Myatt's Fields is £69,566 per year. There are 3 schools in Myatt's Fields: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Myatt's Fields is home to around 10,932 people, with a population density of about 13,351.2 per km².

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Myatt's Fields Population

10,932

Population density

13,351.2 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

44.64(+66%)

Violence and sexual offences

36.22(+17%)

Other theft

11.25(-2%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.41(+30%)

Public order

7.41(+10%)

London average

Demographics

British

3,255

29.77%

African

2,029

18.56%

Caribbean

1,437

13.14%

Other White

1,299

11.88%

Other Black

506

4.63%

Total population: 10,932

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

4,574

49.68%

No qualifications

1,501

16.3%

Level 3 (A level)

1,128

12.25%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

792

8.6%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

697

7.57%

Total 16+ residents: 9,206

Housing

Social rents from council

1,913

41.34%

Private landlord or letting agency

855

18.48%

Owns with a mortgage

823

17.79%

Other social rented

516

11.15%

Owns outright

290

6.27%

Total households: 4,627

Property prices in Myatt's Fields

Median price£531,250

Price per sq ft£668

Sales (last 12 months)76

Typical range (middle 50%)£414K – £679K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £531,250 (about £668 per square foot) in Myatt's Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £1,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Myatt's Fields over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	3	£1,396,000	£832	£904,600	£1,123,000	£1,510,500	£1,602,100
Terraced	13	£870,000	£719	£606,000	£720,000	£1,430,000	£1,644,000
Flats	60	£470,500	£666	£324,875	£393,000	£572,500	£791,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Myatt's Fields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Myatt's Fields.
Year	Flats	Terraced
2016	£575,000	£657,500
2017	£427,000	£842,500
2018	£420,000	£690,000
2019	£427,500	£617,500
2020	£480,000	£777,500
2021	£440,000	£750,000
2022	£487,500	£800,000
2023	£475,000	£965,000
2024	£462,500	£849,350
2025	£475,000	£965,000
2026	£417,000	£865,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Myatt's Fields.
Year	Flats	Terraced
2016	£743	£751
2017	£667	£532
2018	£628	£663
2019	£616	£618
2020	£663	£724
2021	£693	£677
2022	£693	£723
2023	£668	£678
2024	£672	£686
2025	£680	£700
2026	£655	£723

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365

Band B£1,592

Band C£1,820

Band D£2,047

Band E£2,502

Band F£2,957

Band G£3,412

Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Myatt's Fields ward.

Local councillors

Annie Gallop

Myatt's Fields - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Patience Clague

Myatt's Fields - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Myatt's Fields

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Myatt's Fields

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Local government

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