Postcode SW8 1HR 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 North area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stockwell North is £62,781 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 8 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larkhall Park.
Stockwell North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,884 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Stockwell North has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 52.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stockwell North is £62,781 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from SW8 1HR.
Stockwell North near SW8 1HR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Larkhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larkhall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Slade Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Slade Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Claylands Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Claylands Road Open Space |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 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 | 95 | £445,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £963,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stockwell West & Larkhall
In the SW8 1HR postcode area, located within Stockwell North, there are 18 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0QE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 139 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0HP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 2A-2D Binfield Road, London, SW4 6TA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Studley Road, Lambeth, SW4 6RZ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.