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SW8 1JG

Stockwell West & Larkhall

Lambeth

England / London / Lambeth / Stockwell North / Stockwell West & Larkhall / SW8 1JG

Overview

Postcode SW8 1JG 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 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Stockwell North is £50,600 per year. The nearest station is Stockwell located about 0.3 miles away. There are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larkhall Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
45.5%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Stockwell North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,081 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Stockwell North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 93.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

45.5%

Approximately 45.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Stockwell North is £50,600 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from SW8 1JG.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockwell North near SW8 1JG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Stockwell located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.3 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

0.4 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

0.5 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.5 miLarkhall ParkMedium
0.4 miVauxhall ParkMedium
0.5 miSlade GardensSmall

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
13,632.1 per km²

Demographics

British
95
32.87%
Other White
54
18.69%
African
39
13.49%
Caribbean
26
9%
Other
20
6.92%
Total population: 289

Housing

Social rents from council
46
41.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
25%
Owns outright
19
16.96%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.82%
Other social rented
5
4.46%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Stockwell West & Larkhall

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £448,750 in Stockwell West & Larkhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £259,000 up to £1,260,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,165,000
Flats106£440,000
Semi-Detached1£1,260,000
Terraced16£877,500

10 years price trend in Stockwell West & Larkhall

Schools

In the SW8 1JG postcode area, located within Stockwell North, there are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryPlatanos CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHerbert Morrison Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miCo-op Food173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XW
0.1 miPremier Food & Wine139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB
0.2 miHagos Butcher & Grocery135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB
0.2 miTesco Express139 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0HP
0.2 miNisa127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.