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SW8 2BQ

Stockwell West & Larkhall

Lambeth

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Detailed insights for SW8 2BQ

Overview

Postcode SW8 2BQ 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 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Stockwell North is £50,600 per year. The nearest station is Nine Elms located about 0.1 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larkhall Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
73.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Stockwell North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,760 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Stockwell North has a low crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

73.3%

Approximately 73.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from SW8 2BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockwell North near SW8 2BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Nine Elms located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW8 2BQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms
0.5 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell
0.6 mi

1,2

Vauxhall

South Western, Victoria

Walking directions to Vauxhall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW8 2BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLarkhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Larkhall Park
0.4 miVauxhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Park
0.5 miRiverside GardensSmallWalking directions to Riverside Gardens

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
28,682.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
109
29.54%
Caribbean
70
18.97%
British
51
13.82%
Other White
48
13.01%
Other
27
7.32%
Total population: 369

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
104
69.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
12.67%
Owns with a mortgage
11
7.33%
Owns outright
7
4.67%
Social rents from council
6
4%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Stockwell West & Larkhall

Based on 127 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
Flats106£440,000
Terraced21£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 2BQ postcode area, located within Stockwell North, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW8 2BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHerbert Morrison Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and AutismFoundation school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 2BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 2BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 mi0086 SupermarketWandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2GEWalking directions to 0086 Supermarket
0.2 miDay 1182A Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2LAWalking directions to Day 1
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
0.2 miSainsbury'sWandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2EWWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,303
Band B£1,520
Band C£1,737
Band D£1,954
Band E£2,388
Band F£2,822
Band G£3,257
Band H£3,908

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyVauxhall and Camberwell GreenE14001559
WardStockwell West & LarkhallE05014111
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stockwell NorthE02000623
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 006BE01003121
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.