Postcode SW8 2AT 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 low crime levels, with around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stockwell West is £68,817 per year. The nearest station is Wandsworth Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larkhall Park.
Stockwell West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,741 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Stockwell West has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.4% 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 per household in Stockwell West is £68,817 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 283 ft away from SW8 2AT.
Stockwell West near SW8 2AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wandsworth Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Wandsworth Road | Overground | Walking directions to Wandsworth Road |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Clapham High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Clapham High Street |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Larkhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larkhall Park |
| 0.3 mi | Heathbrook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Heathbrook Park |
| 0.2 mi | St Paul's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Churchyard |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £7,439 per square metre) in Stockwell West & Larkhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £2,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 75 | £435,000 | £7,256 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,416,200 | £8,963 |
| Terraced | 8 | £797,500 | £8,790 |
10 year median price trend in Stockwell West & Larkhall
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 2AT.
In the SW8 2AT postcode area, located within Stockwell West, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 2AT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | AVN Convenience Store | 509-511 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 4NY | Walking directions to AVN Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Quick Stop Food & Wine Supermarket | Union Grove, Lambeth, SW8 2RE | Walking directions to Quick Stop Food & Wine Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Newspoint | Union Grove, Lambeth, SW8 2RE | Walking directions to Newspoint |
| 0.2 mi | Quick Stop Supermarket | 595-597 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 3JD | Walking directions to Quick Stop Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Wandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 3LX | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for SW8 2AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Oxley
Stockwell West & Larkhall - Elected 7 May 2026
Joseph Dharampal-Hornby
Stockwell West & Larkhall - Elected 7 May 2026
Nadia Burrell
Stockwell West & Larkhall - Elected 7 May 2026
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW8 2AT records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SW8 2AT in Stockwell West is £445,000 (about £7,439 per square metre) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW8 2AT, including Larkhall Primary Campus (Good), Heathbrook Primary School (Good) and Clapham Manor Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW8 2AT is Wandsworth Road in TfL zone 2, about 231 m away, serving the Overground line.
SW8 2AT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,741 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW8 2AT is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.