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SW8 2HH

Stockwell West & Larkhall

Lambeth

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Detailed insights for SW8 2HH

Overview

Postcode SW8 2HH 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 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 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
48.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

48.1%

Approximately 48.1% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 244 ft away from SW8 2HH.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockwell North near SW8 2HH 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 2HH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms
0.4 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 2HH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLarkhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Larkhall Park
0.4 miVauxhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Park
0.4 miStockwell Memorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Stockwell Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
216
Population density
15,428.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
74
33.94%
Other White
39
17.89%
African
38
17.43%
Caribbean
18
8.26%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
4.13%
Total population: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
30
28.3%
Owns with a mortgage
22
20.75%
Social rents from council
21
19.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
18.87%
Owns outright
11
10.38%
Total households: 106

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 2HH postcode area, located within Stockwell North, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.3 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

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 2HH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miDay 1182A Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2LAWalking directions to Day 1
0.2 miCo-op Food173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XWWalking directions to Co-op Food
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 mi0086 SupermarketWandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2GEWalking directions to 0086 Supermarket

Data Sources

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