Postcode SW8 1HL 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 high crime levels, with around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Stockwell West is £53,900 per year. The nearest station is Stockwell located about 0.2 miles away. There are 18 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larkhall Park.
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.
Stockwell West has a high crime rate, with approximately 112.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.2% 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.
The average income of residents in Stockwell West is £53,900 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from SW8 1HL.
Stockwell West near SW8 1HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stockwell located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Stockwell | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Stockwell |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Larkhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larkhall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Slade Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Slade Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Stockwell Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Stockwell Memorial Gardens |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Stockwell West & Larkhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £2,606,094.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 108 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £963,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stockwell West & Larkhall
In the SW8 1HL postcode area, located within Stockwell West, there are 18 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0QE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 2A-2D Binfield Road, London, SW4 6TA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 139 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0HP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Studley Road, Lambeth, SW4 6RZ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.