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SW8 2DN

Stockwell West & Larkhall

Lambeth

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

Overview

Postcode SW8 2DN 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 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Stockwell North is £50,600 per year. The nearest station is Stockwell located about 0.3 miles away. There are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larkhall Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
64.4%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Stockwell North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,081 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Stockwell North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 93.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

64.4%

Approximately 64.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 161 ft away from SW8 2DN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Stockwell located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.3 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

0.3 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

0.6 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
37,500 per km²

Demographics

British
76
24.05%
African
73
23.1%
Other White
54
17.09%
Caribbean
31
9.81%
Other Black
14
4.43%
Total population: 316

Housing

Social rents from council
85
64.39%
Owns outright
17
12.88%
Owns with a mortgage
15
11.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.09%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

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 2DN postcode area, located within Stockwell North, there are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHerbert Morrison Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryPlatanos CollegeAcademy converter

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miCo-op Food173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XW
0.2 miPremier Food & Wine139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB
0.2 miHagos Butcher & Grocery135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB
0.2 miNisa127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB
0.2 miLidl189 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0QE

Data Sources

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