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SW9 6AH

Brixton Road

Stockwell East

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Detailed insights for SW9 6AH

Overview

Postcode SW9 6AH is located in a major urban area, within the Stockwell East ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Stockwell East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stockwell East is £70,095 per year. The nearest station is Stockwell, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Max Roach Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Stockwell East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,492 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Stockwell East has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.2%

Approximately 18.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Stockwell East is £70,095 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SW9 6AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockwell East near SW9 6AH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW9 6AH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell
0.6 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton
0.6 mi

2

Loughborough Junction

Thameslink

Walking directions to Loughborough Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW9 6AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMax Roach ParkLargeWalking directions to Max Roach Park
0.4 miMyatt's Fields ParkMediumWalking directions to Myatt's Fields Park
0.3 miEythorne ParkMediumWalking directions to Eythorne Park

Area Profile

Population
420
Population density
7,253.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
46.31(+72%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.43(+11%)
Other theft
9.02(-21%)
Public order
7.79(+15%)
Bicycle theft
6.97(+336%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
45.24%
Other White
60
14.29%
African
41
9.76%
Other
33
7.86%
Caribbean
28
6.67%
Total population: 420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
250
65.45%
Level 3 (A level)
47
12.3%
No qualifications
35
9.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
4.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
3.66%
Total 16+ residents: 382

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
102
50.25%
Owns with a mortgage
32
15.76%
Other social rented
31
15.27%
Owns outright
22
10.84%
Social rents from council
6
2.96%
Total households: 203

Property prices in Stockwell East

Median price£519,750
Price per sq ft£729
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£418K – £734K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £519,750 (about £729 per square foot) in Stockwell East area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,966,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£1,550,000£698
Terraced12£1,075,000£819
Flats56£472,250£698

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stockwell East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockwell East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£1,192,245£1,096,000
2017£462,500£1,175,000£872,500
2018£433,500£930,000£1,060,000
2019£428,000£1,331,250£845,000
2020£450,000£1,550,000£802,250
2021£500,000£1,741,500£1,024,000
2022£520,000£1,800,000£950,000
2023£500,000£1,775,050£1,080,000
2024£525,000£1,495,000£947,500
2025£499,975£1,350,000£1,062,500
2026£519,750£1,658,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockwell East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockwell East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,065£665£622
2017£751£698£779
2018£757£901£732
2019£744£694£683
2020£693£901£742
2021£729£870£705
2022£743£859£788
2023£710£1,002£741
2024£714£875£851
2025£723£746£784
2026£665£780
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockwell East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stockwell East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 6AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 6AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 2025Flat 5, 251, Brixton Road, London, SW9 6LJFlatsLeasehold£310,000
01 Jul 2025262, Brixton Road, London, SW9 6AQOtherFreehold£1,625,000
05 Jun 2025254A, Brixton Road, London, SW9 6AQOtherFreehold£90,000
21 May 2025254A, Brixton Road, London, SW9 6AQFlatsLeasehold£600,000
13 Feb 2026Flat 2, 255, Brixton Road, London, SW9 6LHFlatsLeasehold£435,000

Schools

In the SW9 6AH postcode area, located within Stockwell East, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW9 6AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryVan Gogh PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt John's Angell Town Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Helen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 6AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW9 6AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSN Food & Wine238 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6AHWalking directions to SN Food & Wine
0 miCo-op FoodBrixton Road, London, SW9 6LJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miLow Cost Food & Wine274-280 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6AGWalking directions to Low Cost Food & Wine
0.1 miHaynuf288 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6AGWalking directions to Haynuf
0.2 miTesco Express330 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AAWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 SW9 6AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kevin Brown

Stockwell East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Tam Langley

Stockwell East - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

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
WardStockwell EastE05014110
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stockwell EastE02000624
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 007DE01003186
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW9 6AH

Is SW9 6AH (Stockwell East) safe?

The area around SW9 6AH records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SW9 6AH?

The median sale price around SW9 6AH in Stockwell East is £519,750 (about £729 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW9 6AH?

There are 20 schools close to SW9 6AH, including Van Gogh Primary (Good), St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Helen's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW9 6AH?

The closest station to SW9 6AH is Stockwell in TfL zone 2, about 695 m away, serving the Northern and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around SW9 6AH?

SW9 6AH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,492 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW9 6AH (Stockwell East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SW9 6AH is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kevin Brown (Green Party) and Tam Langley (Liberal Democrats).