Postcode SW8 2DG 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larkhall Park.
Stockwell North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,442 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Stockwell North has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.1% 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.
The average income per household in Stockwell North is £62,781 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW8 2DG.
Stockwell North near SW8 2DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stockwell located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Stockwell | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Stockwell |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Larkhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larkhall Park |
| 0.2 mi | Stockwell Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Stockwell Memorial Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Thorparch Road Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Thorparch Road Pocket Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,416,200 | £833 |
| Terraced | 5 | £885,000 | £790 |
| Flats | 76 | £442,033 | £652 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 2DG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 46, Guildford Road, London, SW8 2BU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £2,150,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Flat 7, Stambourne House, Lansdowne Way, London, SW8 2DH | Flats | Leasehold | £460,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 49, Lansdowne Gardens, London, SW8 2EL | Terraced | Freehold | £1,950,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 45, Lansdowne Gardens, London, SW8 2EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £2,175,000 | |
| 04 Nov 2025 | Flat 3, 274, South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1UJ | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 |
In the SW8 2DG postcode area, located within Stockwell North, there are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 2DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 2A-2D Binfield Road, London, SW4 6TA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0QE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Food & Wine | 139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Premier Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Hagos Butcher & Grocery | 135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW8 2DG, 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
Florence Eshalomi
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW8 2DG records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around SW8 2DG in Stockwell North is £445,000 (about £689 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW8 2DG, including Allen Edwards Primary School (Good), Platanos College (Good) and Herbert Morrison Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW8 2DG is Stockwell in TfL zone 2, about 362 m away, serving the Northern and Victoria lines.
SW8 2DG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,442 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SW8 2DG 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).