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SW8 1XR

South Lambeth Road

Stockwell West & Larkhall

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Detailed insights for SW8 1XR

Overview

Postcode SW8 1XR 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 high crime levels, with around 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stockwell North is £62,781 per year. The nearest station is Stockwell, about 0.2 miles away. There are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larkhall Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Stockwell North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,947 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Stockwell North has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% 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

2/10

The average income per household in Stockwell North is £62,781 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from SW8 1XR.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockwell North near SW8 1XR 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW8 1XR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell
0.4 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms
0.6 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW8 1XR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLarkhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Larkhall Park
0.4 miSlade GardensSmallWalking directions to Slade Gardens
0.2 miStockwell Memorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Stockwell Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
218
Population density
24,494.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.52(+21%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.87(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.87(+55%)
Vehicle crime
8.13(-13%)
Other theft
8.13(-29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
92
42.01%
British
61
27.85%
Other
30
13.7%
Other Asian
6
2.74%
African
6
2.74%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
55.5%
No qualifications
30
15%
Level 3 (A level)
17
8.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8%
Apprenticeship
11
5.5%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
98
77.17%
Owns with a mortgage
14
11.02%
Owns outright
5
3.94%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.94%
Social rents from council
3
2.36%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Stockwell West & Larkhall

Median price£445,000
Price per sq ft£689
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £529K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £689 per square foot) in Stockwell West & Larkhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £2,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stockwell West & Larkhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£1,416,200£833
Terraced5£885,000£790
Flats76£442,033£652

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stockwell West & Larkhall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockwell West & Larkhall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£458,500£465,000£1,050,000
2017£425,000£1,200,000£860,000
2018£462,357£1,319,500£960,000
2019£425,000£1,750,000£1,100,000
2020£430,000£1,170,000£1,125,594
2021£495,000£1,640,000£1,122,870
2022£429,544£1,100,000£1,075,000
2023£427,000£1,774,194£1,275,000
2024£425,000£1,260,000£974,000
2025£442,033£1,783,100£875,000
2026£437,500£1,225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockwell West & Larkhall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockwell West & Larkhall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£657£882£723
2017£665£760£681
2018£681£705£735
2019£640£687£666
2020£663£380£711
2021£706£934£701
2022£674£928£769
2023£662£893£807
2024£698£673£760
2025£650£869£812
2026£678£669
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockwell West & Larkhall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stockwell West & Larkhall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1XR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1XR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 2025Flat 4, 235, South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XROtherLeasehold£550,000
04 Nov 2025Flat 3, 274, South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1UJFlatsLeasehold£415,000
10 Oct 202566, Lansdowne Way, London, SW8 2DRFlatsLeasehold£272,500
31 Oct 2025Flat 4, Acomb Court, 23, Lansdowne Way, London, SW8 1HHFlatsLeasehold£329,000
01 Apr 20267, Spencer Mews, London, SW8 1HFFlatsLeasehold£513,970

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAllen Edwards Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHerbert Morrison Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 1XR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XWWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miLidl189 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0QEWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miSainsbury's Local2A-2D Binfield Road, London, SW4 6TAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miTesco Express139 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0HPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miPremier Food & Wine139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Premier Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

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 SW8 1XR, 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 NorthE02000623
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 006DE01003124
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW8 1XR

Is SW8 1XR (Stockwell North) safe?

The area around SW8 1XR records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SW8 1XR?

The median sale price around SW8 1XR in Stockwell North is £445,000 (about £689 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW8 1XR?

There are 20 schools close to SW8 1XR, including Platanos College (Good), Allen Edwards Primary School (Good) and Herbert Morrison Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW8 1XR?

The closest station to SW8 1XR is Stockwell in TfL zone 2, about 362 m away, serving the Northern and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around SW8 1XR?

SW8 1XR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,947 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW8 1XR (Stockwell North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SW8 1XR 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).