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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, about 33% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 47.4% 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 the area have 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
47.4%
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

Median price£442,066
Price per sq ft£638
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £514K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £442,066 (about £638 per square foot) in Stockwell West area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £853,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£507,500£755
Semi-Detached1£500,000£201
Flats46£442,033£632

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stockwell West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockwell West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£472,500£850,000
2017£420,000£1,330,000
2018£417,000£1,100,750
2019£426,500£1,100,000
2020£427,500£1,125,594
2021£422,000£1,335,000
2022£413,250£762,500
2023£422,500£1,500,000
2024£414,000£744,451
2025£414,750£625,000
2026£467,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockwell West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockwell West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£657£706
2017£671£511
2018£656£689
2019£614£651
2020£657£616
2021£619£684
2022£629£617
2023£628£722
2024£652£719
2025£635£699
2026£642
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockwell West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stockwell West 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.