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SW8 2BY

Stockwell West & Larkhall

Lambeth

England / London / Lambeth / Stockwell North / Stockwell West & Larkhall / SW8 2BY

Overview

Postcode SW8 2BY 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.7 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 0.2 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larkhall Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
51.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Stockwell North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,107 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Stockwell North has a low crime rate, with approximately 65.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

51.3%

Approximately 51.3% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from SW8 2BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockwell North near SW8 2BY 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 Nine Elms located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.2 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

0.4 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

0.6 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miLarkhall ParkMedium
0.4 miVauxhall ParkMedium
0.5 miClaylands Road Open SpaceSmall

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
15,740.7 per km²

Demographics

British
116
45.31%
Other White
46
17.97%
Caribbean
19
7.42%
African
19
7.42%
Other
12
4.69%
Total population: 256

Housing

Other social rented
33
28.7%
Social rents from council
26
22.61%
Owns outright
20
17.39%
Owns with a mortgage
19
16.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.91%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Stockwell West & Larkhall

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £448,750 in Stockwell West & Larkhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £259,000 up to £1,260,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,165,000
Flats106£440,000
Semi-Detached1£1,260,000
Terraced16£877,500

10 years price trend in Stockwell West & Larkhall

Schools

In the SW8 2BY postcode area, located within Stockwell North, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHerbert Morrison Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

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

Good

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

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miCo-op Food173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XW
0.1 miPremier Food & Wine139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB
0.1 miHagos Butcher & Grocery135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB
0.1 miNisa127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB
0.2 miDay 1182A Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2LA

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.