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Stockwell West & Larkhall

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About

Stockwell West & Larkhall is a residential ward in central Lambeth. The area is defined by its Victorian and Georgian terraced housing, with many properties arranged around communal garden squares. Larkhall Park provides a significant green space with sports facilities. The ward is bordered by the main railway lines into Clapham Junction and Vauxhall, which shape its perimeter.

The area includes a section of the South Bank of the River Thames, featuring stretches of the Thames Path. Local commerce is concentrated along South Lambeth Road. The distinctive Lansdowne Green, a former bomb site turned into a community-managed wildflower meadow and football pitch, sits near the railway arches. Stockwell tube station, serving the Northern and Victoria lines, is a key transport hub.

Area overview

On average Stockwell West & Larkhall has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 43.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stockwell West & Larkhall is £67,573 per year. There are 2 schools in Stockwell West & Larkhall: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Stockwell West & Larkhall is home to around 16,332 people, with a population density of about 16,766.2 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
43.3%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Stockwell West & Larkhall Population
16,332
Population density
16,766.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.47(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.21(+31%)
Other theft
11.88(+4%)
Theft from the person
11.63(+24%)
Burglary
9(+65%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,523
27.68%
Other White
2,886
17.66%
African
2,884
17.65%
Caribbean
1,565
9.58%
Other
1,122
6.87%
Total population: 16,338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,824
49.74%
No qualifications
2,218
16.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,766
12.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,157
8.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
960
7%
Total 16+ residents: 13,720

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,896
27.63%
Social rents from council
1,877
27.35%
Other social rented
1,416
20.64%
Owns with a mortgage
895
13.04%
Owns outright
528
7.69%
Total households: 6,862

Property prices in Stockwell West & Larkhall

Median price£445,000
Price per sq ft£689
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £529K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £689 per square foot) in Stockwell West & Larkhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £2,150,000.

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 West & Larkhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£1,416,200£833
Terraced5£885,000£790
Flats76£442,033£652

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stockwell West & Larkhall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockwell West & Larkhall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£458,500£465,000£1,050,000
2017£425,000£1,200,000£860,000
2018£462,357£1,319,500£960,000
2019£425,000£1,750,000£1,100,000
2020£430,000£1,170,000£1,125,594
2021£495,000£1,640,000£1,122,870
2022£429,544£1,100,000£1,075,000
2023£427,000£1,774,194£1,275,000
2024£425,000£1,260,000£974,000
2025£442,033£1,783,100£875,000
2026£437,500£1,225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockwell West & Larkhall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockwell West & Larkhall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£657£882£723
2017£665£760£681
2018£681£705£735
2019£640£687£666
2020£663£380£711
2021£706£934£701
2022£674£928£769
2023£662£893£807
2024£698£673£760
2025£650£869£812
2026£678£669
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockwell West & Larkhall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stockwell West & Larkhall 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 West & Larkhall ward.

Local councillors

David Oxley

Stockwell West & Larkhall - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Joseph Dharampal-Hornby

Stockwell West & Larkhall - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nadia Burrell

Stockwell West & Larkhall - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party