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SW8 1JN

Stockwell West & Larkhall

Lambeth

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Detailed insights for SW8 1JN

Overview

Postcode SW8 1JN 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 82.5 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
67.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Stockwell North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 82.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

67.1%

Approximately 67.1% 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 326 ft away from SW8 1JN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SW8 1JN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell
0.4 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms
0.5 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW8 1JN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLarkhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Larkhall Park
0.5 miVauxhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Park
0.4 miSlade GardensSmallWalking directions to Slade Gardens

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
24,263.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
65
20.77%
Caribbean
50
15.97%
African
46
14.7%
British
46
14.7%
Other
34
10.86%
Total population: 313

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
94
67.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.86%
Owns with a mortgage
11
7.86%
Owns outright
10
7.14%
Shared ownership
7
5%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Stockwell West & Larkhall

Based on 116 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)

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stockwell West & Larkhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats97£440,000
Terraced19£963,000

10 year median price trend in Stockwell West & Larkhall

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

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW8 1JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryPlatanos CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHerbert Morrison Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

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

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 1JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XWWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miTesco Express139 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0HPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLidl189 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0QEWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miPremier Food & Wine139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Premier Food & Wine
0.2 miHagos Butcher & Grocery135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.