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SW8 2EG

Stockwell West & Larkhall

Lambeth

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Detailed insights for SW8 2EG

Overview

Postcode SW8 2EG 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 7 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
21.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

21.1%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Stockwell North is £50,600 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW8 2EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockwell North near SW8 2EG 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.

Nearby public transport stations for SW8 2EG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms
0.3 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell
0.7 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW8 2EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLarkhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Larkhall Park
0.5 miVauxhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Park
0.3 miStockwell Memorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Stockwell Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
8,287.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
141
59%
Other White
36
15.06%
African
17
7.11%
Caribbean
13
5.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
3.35%
Total population: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
31
32.63%
Owns with a mortgage
22
23.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
20%
Social rents from council
18
18.95%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.16%
Total households: 95

Property prices in Stockwell West & Larkhall

Based on 129 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
Flats108£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 2EG postcode area, located within Stockwell North, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAllen Edwards Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 2EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XWWalking directions to Co-op Food
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 miNisa127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Nisa

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.