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SW8 2LD

Wandsworth Road

Stockwell West & Larkhall

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Detailed insights for SW8 2LD

Overview

Postcode SW8 2LD is located in a major urban area, within the Stockwell West & Larkhall ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Vauxhall South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Vauxhall South is £74,124 per year. The nearest station is Nine Elms, about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larkhall Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
57.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Vauxhall South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,502 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Vauxhall South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.1%

Approximately 57.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Vauxhall South is £74,124 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from SW8 2LD.

Flood risk

Very low

Vauxhall South near SW8 2LD has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Nine Elms located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW8 2LD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms
0.5 mi

1

Battersea Power Station

Northern

Walking directions to Battersea Power Station
0.5 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW8 2LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLarkhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Larkhall Park
0.4 miVauxhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Park
0.4 miRiverside GardensSmallWalking directions to Riverside Gardens

Area Profile

Population
476
Population density
19,791.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
36.75(+37%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.4(-5%)
Theft from the person
23.62(+152%)
Other theft
18.9(+65%)
Shoplifting
9.97(0%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
117
24.74%
British
112
23.68%
Other White
64
13.53%
Caribbean
57
12.05%
Other Black
20
4.23%
Total population: 473

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
180
46.88%
No qualifications
70
18.23%
Level 3 (A level)
51
13.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
9.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
7.03%
Total 16+ residents: 384

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
103
55.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
20.65%
Owns with a mortgage
24
13.04%
Owns outright
10
5.43%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.26%
Total households: 184

Property prices in Stockwell West & Larkhall

Median price£445,000
Price per sq ft£689
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £529K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stockwell West & Larkhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£1,416,200£833
Terraced5£885,000£790
Flats76£442,033£652

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stockwell West & Larkhall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockwell West & Larkhall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockwell West & Larkhall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockwell West & Larkhall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockwell West & Larkhall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stockwell West & Larkhall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 2LD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 2LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 2025Flat 2, Hodgson Apartments, 110, Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2LBFlatsLeasehold£480,000
24 Mar 2025108, Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2LBOtherFreehold£15,000
06 Feb 2026Flat 1, 2, Hemans Street, London, SW8 4SQFlatsLeasehold£360,000
28 Aug 2025Flat 2, 2, Hemans Street, London, SW8 4SQFlatsLeasehold£373,000
24 Jul 2025Flat 40, Temple Court, Thorncroft Street, London, SW8 2BDFlatsLeasehold£390,000

Schools

In the SW8 2LD postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW8 2LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHerbert Morrison Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

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

Outstanding

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

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 2LD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 mi0086 SupermarketWandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2GEWalking directions to 0086 Supermarket
0.1 miDay 1182A Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2LAWalking directions to Day 1
0.2 miSainsbury'sWandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2EWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miTesco ExpressBelmore Street, Lambeth, SW8 2BNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miNisa127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Nisa

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW8 2LD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Oxley

Stockwell West & Larkhall - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Joseph Dharampal-Hornby

Stockwell West & Larkhall - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nadia Burrell

Stockwell West & Larkhall - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Florence Eshalomi

Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyVauxhall and Camberwell GreenE14001559
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Vauxhall SouthE02000621
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 004DE01003122
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SW8 2LD

Is SW8 2LD (Vauxhall South) safe?

The area around SW8 2LD records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SW8 2LD?

The median sale price around SW8 2LD in Vauxhall South is £445,000 (about £689 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW8 2LD?

There are 20 schools close to SW8 2LD, including Herbert Morrison Primary School (Outstanding), Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism (Outstanding) and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW8 2LD?

The closest station to SW8 2LD is Nine Elms in TfL zone 1, about 176 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW8 2LD?

SW8 2LD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,502 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW8 2LD (Vauxhall South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SW8 2LD 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).