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About

Stockwell East is a residential ward in south London, primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The area includes sections of the Stockwell Park conservation area, which preserves its historic architectural character. It is bordered by Clapham Road to the east and Stockwell Road to the west, with Stockwell tube station providing Northern and Victoria line connections. Local amenities are centred along these main thoroughfares, serving the community's day-to-day needs.

The area is notably home to the Stockwell War Memorial, a prominent local landmark commemorating residents lost in conflict. Open space is provided by Stockwell Park and the smaller Stockwell Green. Housing includes a mix of private ownership and social housing, with several estates such as the Stockwell Park Estate. The ward has a long-established Portuguese community, influencing several local businesses and cultural events in the vicinity.

Area overview

On average Stockwell East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 37.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stockwell East is £72,073 per year. There are 3 schools in Stockwell East: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Stockwell East is home to around 10,746 people, with a population density of about 17,353 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
37.1%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Stockwell East Population
10,746
Population density
17,353 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.39(+50%)
Other theft
15.35(+34%)
Theft from the person
12.47(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.73(+105%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,098
38.15%
Other White
1,613
15.01%
African
1,571
14.62%
Caribbean
1,015
9.45%
Other
491
4.57%
Total population: 10,743

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,628
59.64%
No qualifications
1,188
12.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,052
11.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
625
6.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
524
5.55%
Total 16+ residents: 9,437

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,503
31.88%
Other social rented
1,261
26.75%
Owns with a mortgage
832
17.65%
Owns outright
500
10.61%
Social rents from council
454
9.63%
Total households: 4,714

Property prices in Stockwell East

Median price£519,750
Price per sq ft£729
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£418K – £734K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £519,750 (about £729 per square foot) in Stockwell East area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,966,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stockwell East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£1,550,000£698
Terraced12£1,075,000£819
Flats56£472,250£698

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stockwell East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockwell East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£1,192,245£1,096,000
2017£462,500£1,175,000£872,500
2018£433,500£930,000£1,060,000
2019£428,000£1,331,250£845,000
2020£450,000£1,550,000£802,250
2021£500,000£1,741,500£1,024,000
2022£520,000£1,800,000£950,000
2023£500,000£1,775,050£1,080,000
2024£525,000£1,495,000£947,500
2025£499,975£1,350,000£1,062,500
2026£519,750£1,658,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockwell East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockwell East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,065£665£622
2017£751£698£779
2018£757£901£732
2019£744£694£683
2020£693£901£742
2021£729£870£705
2022£743£859£788
2023£710£1,002£741
2024£714£875£851
2025£723£746£784
2026£665£780
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockwell East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stockwell East in the last year.

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 Stockwell East ward.

Local councillors

Kevin Brown

Stockwell East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Tam Langley

Stockwell East - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Stockwell East

Is Stockwell East safe?

Stockwell East records about 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Stockwell East?

The median sale price in Stockwell East is £519,750 (about £729 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Stockwell East?

Stockwell East has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Stockwell East?

Stockwell East scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Stockwell East sits around rank 12,780 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Stockwell East?

The average household income in Stockwell East is around £72,073 per year, and 37% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Stockwell East?

Stockwell East is represented by 2 elected councillors: Kevin Brown (Green Party) and Tam Langley (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Stockwell East

SW90PA

Southey Road

SW90PE

Southey Road

SW99BY

Eastcote Street

SW96BA

Brixton Road

SW90RX

Stockwell Gardens

SW99DQ

Kimberley Road

SW96AX

Stockwell East

SW90AA

Lorn Road

SW99DU

Grantham Road

SW96BE

Brixton Road

SW96BJ

Stockwell East

SW90BX

Stockwell Park Road

SW90RJ

Morat Street

SW90DL

Ingleborough Street

SW90DZ

South Island Place

SW90EW

Hackford Road

SW90AB

Lorn Road

SW99EJ

Rhodesia Road

SW90ET

Hackford Road

SW99JE

Landor Road

SW90PB

Southey Road

SW96AR

Brixton Road

SW90DD

Stockwell Park Road

SW90AN

Rumsey Road

SW99JB

Landor Road

SW90DE

Stockwell Park Crescent

SW99DZ

Clitheroe Road

SW90EG

Whitebeam Close

SW90AW

Stockwell Park Road

SW90DY

South Island Place

SW90PP

Durand Gardens

SW90HH

Caldwell Street

SW99BA

Stockwell Gardens Estate

SW96AT

Hillyard Street

SW90HB

Caldwell Street

SW99DX

Grantham Road

SW99BW

Clapham Road

SW90PH

Southey Road

SW90ES

Mowll Street

SW90SL

St Michaels Road

SW99BN

Clapham Road

SW90NX

Cranworth Gardens

SW90NY

Cranworth Gardens

SW99HQ

Crossford Street

SW90HT

Clapham Road

SW99EA

Clitheroe Road

SW96AU

Brixton Road

SW90ER

Mowll Street

SW99EU

Stockwell Road

SW90SH

Burnley Road

SW90DQ

Stockwell Park Crescent

SW99ED

Grantham Road

SW90EZ

Caldwell Street

SW90DT

South Island Place

SW99EG

Clapham Road

SW99DT

Rhodesia Road

SW99EL

Rhodesia Road

SW96AS

Brixton Road

SW90EX

Caldwell Street

SW99NT

Landor Road

SW90NG

Hillyard Street

SW99EY

Stockwell Road

SW99QA

Stockwell Road

SW90AP

Stockwell Park Road

SW90SJ

Burnley Road

SW90DU

Somerville Close

SW90SP

St Martins Road

SW90PQ

Caldwell Street

SW99BH

Lingham Street

SW90EU

Caldwell Street

SW99AA

Stockwell Gardens Estate

SW90EB

Bakery Close

SW99DY

Clitheroe Road

SW90AL

Stockwell East

SW99HN

Lingham Street

SW90SA

Stockwell Gardens

SW90TS

Sidney Road

SW90NZ

Cranworth Gardens

SW90ST

Fenton Close

SW90QH

Clapham Road

SW99ET

Stockwell Road

SW99HA

Stockwell East

SW96AH

Brixton Road

SW90BH

Printers Road

SW99EZ

Stockwell Road

SW99QB

Stockwell Road

SW90EL

Caldwell Street

SW99JR

Edithna Street

SW90DA

Stockwell Park Road

SW90DG

Stockwell Park Crescent

SW90NR

Cranworth Gardens

SW90EE

Liberty Street

SW99AB

Stockwell Gardens Estate

SW90RH

Morat Street

SW90FE

Sidney Road

SW99RP

Landor Road

SW90RR

Morat Street

SW99EF

Stirling Road

SW99BE

Clapham Road

SW99HG

Lingham Street