Postcode SW8 2AY 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 high crime levels, with around 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stockwell West is £68,817 per year. The nearest station is Wandsworth Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larkhall Park.
Stockwell West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,326 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Stockwell West has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from SW8 2AY.
Stockwell West near SW8 2AY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wandsworth Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Wandsworth Road | Overground | Walking directions to Wandsworth Road |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Stockwell | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Stockwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Larkhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larkhall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Heathbrook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Heathbrook Park |
| 0.5 mi | St Paul's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Churchyard |
Based on 113 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 | 94 | £445,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £963,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stockwell West & Larkhall
In the SW8 2AY postcode area, located within Stockwell West, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 2AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | Thessaly Road, Lambeth, SW8 4ET | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0 mi | Friends Grocers | Wandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 4ES | Walking directions to Friends Grocers |
| 0.1 mi | M. Hallalway | 250 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2JJ | Walking directions to M. Hallalway |
| 0.1 mi | Raj News | 244 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2JJ | Walking directions to Raj News |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Belmore Street, Lambeth, SW8 2BN | Walking directions to Tesco 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.