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Stockwell West

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About

Stockwell West sits in the inner London borough of Lambeth. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and post-war social housing estates. Its streets are quiet, with several small parks and green spaces providing local amenities.

The area is defined by its transport links, with Stockwell Underground station serving both the Victoria and Northern lines. A notable local landmark is the Portuguese community centre, reflecting the area's established cultural ties. The main thoroughfare of South Lambeth Road runs along its eastern edge, hosting a selection of local shops and eateries.

Area overview

On average Stockwell West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 47.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stockwell West is £68,817 per year. There are 2 schools in Stockwell West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Stockwell West is home to around 9,302 people, with a population density of about 16,779.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
47.6%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Stockwell West Population
9,302
Population density
16,779.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.33(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.64(+14%)
Other theft
8.28(-28%)
Theft from the person
7.96(-15%)
Burglary
6.45(+18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,335
25.11%
African
1,796
19.31%
Other White
1,559
16.76%
Caribbean
899
9.67%
Other
678
7.29%
Total population: 9,300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,779
49.09%
No qualifications
1,287
16.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,011
13.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
628
8.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
566
7.35%
Total 16+ residents: 7,698

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,143
30.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,115
29.35%
Other social rented
712
18.74%
Owns with a mortgage
464
12.21%
Owns outright
216
5.69%
Total households: 3,799

Property prices in Stockwell West

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Stockwell West area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £853,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stockwell West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats48£421,000£6,944
Semi-Detached1£500,000£2,165
Terraced4£622,500£8,132

10 years median price trend in Stockwell West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockwell West.

All postcodes in Stockwell West

SW90SA

Stockwell Gardens

SW84ER

Wandsworth Road

SW82JL

Wandsworth Road

SW84FA

Pensbury Place

SW82AJ

Albion Avenue

SW84NY

Wandsworth Road

SW84XG

Deeley Road

SW46RZ

Studley Road

SW82RS

Union Grove

SW46RU

Studley Road

SW46RX

Studley Road

SW82AH

Albion Avenue

SW46RQ

Larkhall Lane

SW82XT

Killyon Road

SW82AQ

Albion Avenue

SW82AL

Albion Avenue

SW46TF

Binfield Road

SW46TH

Studley Road

SW46JU

Union Road

SW46SH

Larkhall Lane

SW46SY

Binfield Road

SW82PX

Courland Grove

SW82QP

Union Grove

SW84TT

Clyston Street

SW82AB

Albion Avenue

SW82DZ

Smedley Street

SW84UA

Wandsworth Road

SW81HP

Lansdowne Way

SW46BF

Fergusson Mews

SW81GZ

Lansdowne Mews

SW82RX

Wandsworth Road

SW46RF

Larkhall Lane

SW46QW

Studley Road

SW46ST

Binfield Road

SW82PL

Stockwell West & Larkhall

SW46PD

Gaskell Street

SW82AS

Albion Avenue

SW84XB

Deeley Road

SW46TD

Binfield Road

SW82XR

Killyon Terrace

SW84TP

Pensbury Place

SW81UQ

South Lambeth Road

SW82RN

Wandsworth Road

SW46SA

Studley Road

SW46RG

Larkhall Lane

SW46JX

Larkhall Rise

SW82AG

Albion Avenue

SW46RA

Levehurst Way

SW82JJ

Wandsworth Road

SW84HT

Thessaly Road

SW90AL

Stockwell East

SW46PF

Smedley Street

SW84TE

Wandsworth Road

SW84PH

Wandsworth Road

SW84TS

Wandsworth Road

SW46QH

Paradise Road

SW82RU

Union Road

SW46RY

Studley Road

SW82XP

Killyon Terrace

SW82QW

Union Grove

SW46FA

Jeffrey's Road

SW46QN

Paradise Road

SW82SD

Union Road

SW46SZ

Binfield Road

SW46PH

Smedley Street

SW46RT

Studley Road

SW84XD

Deeley Road

SW82QT

Union Grove

SW82RD

Union Grove

SW46PA

Gaskell Street

SW46RE

Larkhall Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.