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About

Stockwell South is a residential neighbourhood in central Lambeth, bordered by Stockwell, Brixton, and Clapham. The area is characterised by its mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, alongside more modern housing estates and low-rise apartment blocks. It contains several local parks, including Larkhall Park with its sports facilities and playgrounds. The main thoroughfares are primarily lined with small, independent shops, cafes, and essential services catering to the local community.

The area is well-connected by public transport, with Stockwell tube station providing access to the Northern and Victoria lines. A notable local landmark is the distinctive, curved Stockwell Bus Garage, a significant piece of 1950s architecture. The community is served by local institutions like Stockwell Partnership and the Stockwell Community Resource Centre, which focus on neighbourhood initiatives and support. The overall atmosphere is quiet and predominantly residential.

Area overview

On average Stockwell South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 37.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stockwell South is £74,148 per year. There are 1 schools in Stockwell South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Stockwell South is home to around 9,556 people, with a population density of about 18,154.7 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
37.9%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Stockwell South Population
9,556
Population density
18,154.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.41(-24%)
Other theft
10.15(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.16(+43%)
Vehicle crime
6.49(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,420
35.8%
African
1,575
16.49%
Other White
1,361
14.25%
Caribbean
832
8.71%
Other
466
4.88%
Total population: 9,552

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,651
56.35%
No qualifications
1,046
12.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,045
12.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
607
7.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
504
6.11%
Total 16+ residents: 8,254

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,139
29.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,125
28.74%
Owns with a mortgage
615
15.71%
Social rents from council
502
12.82%
Owns outright
375
9.58%
Total households: 3,915

Property prices in Stockwell South

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£759
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£425K – £864K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £759 per square foot) in Stockwell South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£1,112,500£723
Terraced23£900,000£785
Flats51£478,000£739

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stockwell South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockwell South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£492,000£1,096,000
2017£440,000£1,350,000£875,000
2018£431,000£1,540,000£1,030,000
2019£445,000£917,500
2020£470,000£1,225,000£879,998
2021£495,000£1,741,500£1,115,000
2022£460,000£1,900,000£1,162,500
2023£518,000£1,900,100£1,060,000
2024£540,000£1,690,000£1,080,000
2025£455,000£1,272,500£925,000
2026£505,000£955,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockwell South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockwell South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£771£699
2017£715£662£724
2018£754£837£707
2019£687£715
2020£659£703£791
2021£721£892£726
2022£770£869£771
2023£672£1,002£772
2024£748£982£782
2025£765£843£750
2026£667£780
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockwell South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stockwell South 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.

Frequently asked questions about Stockwell South

Is Stockwell South safe?

Stockwell South records about 95 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 South?

The median sale price in Stockwell South is £550,000 (about £759 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Stockwell South?

Stockwell South has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Stockwell South?

Stockwell South scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Stockwell South sits around rank 11,994 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 South?

The average household income in Stockwell South is around £74,148 per year, and 38% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Stockwell South

SW99BB

Clapham Road

SW99AU

Stockwell Road

SW99PA

Hubert Grove

SW99HG

Lingham Street

SW99NJ

Cottage Grove

SW99HE

Stockwell Road

SW99RX

Landor Road

SW99PE

Landor Road

SW99BY

Eastcote Street

SW90DQ

Stockwell Park Crescent

SW99AY

Stockwell Gardens Estate

SW99PY

Stockwell Road

SW99EL

Rhodesia Road

SW99AD

Stockwell Gardens Estate

SW90QH

Clapham Road

SW99DP

Grantham Road

SW99EY

Stockwell Road

SW99AB

Stockwell Gardens Estate

SW99RP

Landor Road

SW99HH

Crossford Street

SW99RH

Hargwyne Street

SW99PJ

Villiers Mews

SW99BQ

Clapham Road

SW99QE

Stockwell Green

SW99NN

Fenwick Place

SW99NA

Willington Road

SW99NE

Willington Road

SW99EB

Grantham Road

SW99DD

Lingham Street

SW99BE

Clapham Road

SW99PN

Dairy Mews

SW99HR

Stockwell Road

SW99EF

Stirling Road

SW90RY

Stockwell Gardens

SW99NY

Hubert Grove

SW99LD

Tregothnan Road

SW99QA

Stockwell Road

SW99HL

Irving Grove

SW99RU

Landor Road

SW99JF

Stockwell Green

SW99NQ

Cottage Grove

SW99DJ

Grantham Road

SW99ND

Willington Road

SW99DY

Clitheroe Road

SW99RA

Nealden Street

SW99PQ

Andalus Road

SW99QU

Combermere Road

SW99ET

Stockwell Road

SW99BW

Clapham Road

SW99HA

Stockwell East

SW90BX

Stockwell Park Road

SW99EH

Stirling Road

SW99DG

Kimberley Road

SW99EJ

Rhodesia Road

SW99BF

Stockwell East

SW98AE

Pulross Road

SW99BA

Stockwell Gardens Estate

SW99LX

Tasman Road

SW90RZ

Stockwell Gardens

SW90AJ

Stockwell Park Road

SW99JL

Oak Square

SW99HU

Stockwell Green

SW99QB

Stockwell Road

SW99AW

Oak Square

SW99JE

Landor Road

SW99JA

Landor Road

SW99ED

Grantham Road

SW99RT

Landor Road

SW99NP

Cottage Grove

SW99LU

Tasman Road

SW99PF

Andalus Road

SW99DR

Grantham Road

SW99LT

Tasman Road

SW99QX

Nealden Street

SW99HX

Stockwell Green

SW99HB

Stockwell Road

SW90AN

Rumsey Road

SW99PB

Hubert Grove

SW99JD

Landor Road

SW99PH

Landor Road

SW90SL

St Michaels Road

SW99DS

Grantham Road

SW99EU

Stockwell Road

SW90SR

St Martins Road

SW99DH

Kimberley Road

SW90SN

St Michaels Road

SW99DZ

Clitheroe Road

SW99EE

Stirling Road

SW99NZ

Hubert Grove

SW99AA

Stockwell Gardens Estate

SW90DU

Somerville Close

SW90ST

Fenton Close

SW47SQ

Bedford Road

SW99RR

Landor Road

SW99QD

Combermere Road

SW99HF

Lingham Street

SW90SH

Burnley Road

SW99RJ

Hargwyne Street

SW99NR

Landor Road

SW99JS

Arlesford Road