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SW4 6SX

Binfield Road

Stockwell West & Larkhall

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Detailed insights for SW4 6SX

Overview

Postcode SW4 6SX is located in a major urban area, within the Stockwell West & Larkhall ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Stockwell West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stockwell West is £68,817 per year. The nearest station is Stockwell, about 0.1 miles away. There are 18 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larkhall Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
66%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Stockwell West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,668 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Stockwell West has an average crime rate, with approximately 69 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66%

Approximately 66.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Stockwell West is £68,817 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from SW4 6SX.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockwell West near SW4 6SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Stockwell located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW4 6SX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell
0.5 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms
0.7 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW4 6SX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLarkhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Larkhall Park
0.4 miSlade GardensSmallWalking directions to Slade Gardens
0.1 miStockwell Memorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Stockwell Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
238
Population density
16,928.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.41(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.21(-6%)
Public order
8.4(+24%)
Theft from the person
6(-36%)
Bicycle theft
4.8(+200%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
62
26.5%
African
36
15.38%
Other White
36
15.38%
Caribbean
29
12.39%
Other
27
11.54%
Total population: 234

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
41.38%
No qualifications
43
21.18%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
7.39%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
58
56.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
19.42%
Social rents from council
10
9.71%
Owns outright
8
7.77%
Owns with a mortgage
7
6.8%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Stockwell West & Larkhall

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £7,439 per square metre) in Stockwell West & Larkhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £2,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stockwell West & Larkhall 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 & Larkhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats75£435,000£7,256
Semi-Detached3£1,416,200£8,963
Terraced8£797,500£8,790

10 year median price trend in Stockwell West & Larkhall

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

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 6SX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 6SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 2025Flat 11, Heather Court, Binfield Road, London, SW4 6SZFlatsLeasehold£345,000
21 Nov 2025273, South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1UHSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
24 Mar 2025Flat 6, Wingfield House, 261, South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1UHFlatsLeasehold£412,500
31 Mar 2025Flat 17, Strudwick Court, Binfield Road, London, SW4 6TEFlatsLeasehold£405,000
10 Oct 202566, Lansdowne Way, London, SW8 2DRFlatsLeasehold£272,500

Schools

In the SW4 6SX postcode area, located within Stockwell West, there are 18 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW4 6SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryPlatanos CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAllen Edwards Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLarkhall Primary CampusCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW4 6SX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW4 6SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local2A-2D Binfield Road, London, SW4 6TAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miLidl189 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0QEWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miBrazilian CentreLingham Street, Lambeth, SW9 9BQWalking directions to Brazilian Centre
0.2 miEdah Express267 - 269 Clapham Road, London, SW9 9BQWalking directions to Edah Express
0.2 miMega SaveLingham Street, Lambeth, SW9 9BQWalking directions to Mega Save

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,303
Band B£1,520
Band C£1,737
Band D£1,954
Band E£2,388
Band F£2,822
Band G£3,257
Band H£3,908

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW4 6SX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

Florence Eshalomi

Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyVauxhall and Camberwell GreenE14001559
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stockwell WestE02000625
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 008DE01003126
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW4 6SX

Is SW4 6SX (Stockwell West) safe?

The area around SW4 6SX records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW4 6SX?

The median sale price around SW4 6SX in Stockwell West is £445,000 (about £7,439 per square metre) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW4 6SX?

There are 20 schools close to SW4 6SX, including Platanos College (Good), Allen Edwards Primary School (Good) and Larkhall Primary Campus (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW4 6SX?

The closest station to SW4 6SX is Stockwell in TfL zone 2, about 157 m away, serving the Northern and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around SW4 6SX?

SW4 6SX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,668 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW4 6SX (Stockwell West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SW4 6SX is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Oxley (Labour Party), Joseph Dharampal-Hornby (Labour Party) and Nadia Burrell (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.