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SW9 6JS

Gosling Way

Myatt's Fields

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Overview

Postcode SW9 6JS is located in a major urban area, within the Myatt's Fields ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Stockwell East area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 Oval, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kennington Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
66.2%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Stockwell East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,531 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Stockwell East has a low crime rate, with approximately 54 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.2%

Approximately 66.2% 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 147 ft away from SW9 6JS.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockwell East near SW9 6JS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SW9 6JS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval
0.6 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell
0.8 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW9 6JS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKennington ParkLargeWalking directions to Kennington Park
0.4 miMyatt's Fields ParkMediumWalking directions to Myatt's Fields Park
0.2 miEythorne ParkMediumWalking directions to Eythorne Park

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
16,287.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.04(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.07(-22%)
Other theft
5.92(-48%)
Theft from the person
4.61(-51%)
Robbery
3.95(+11%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
61
22.51%
British
51
18.82%
Caribbean
43
15.87%
Other White
29
10.7%
Other Black
22
8.12%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
41.53%
No qualifications
46
19.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.75%
Level 3 (A level)
23
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
80
60.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.29%
Owns with a mortgage
14
10.53%
Owns outright
9
6.77%
Other social rented
8
6.02%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Myatt's Fields

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£667
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£420K – £720K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £667 per square foot) in Myatt's Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £1,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Myatt's Fields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£1,396,000£832
Terraced13£870,000£658
Flats53£491,000£667

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Myatt's Fields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Myatt's Fields.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£575,000£657,500
2017£427,000£842,500
2018£420,000£690,000
2019£427,500£617,500
2020£480,000£777,500
2021£440,000£750,000
2022£487,500£800,000
2023£475,000£965,000
2024£462,500£849,350
2025£473,000£965,000
2026£420,000£818,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Myatt's Fields.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Myatt's Fields.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£743£751
2017£667£532
2018£628£663
2019£616£618
2020£663£724
2021£693£677
2022£693£723
2023£668£678
2024£672£686
2025£684£700
2026£655£723
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Myatt's Fields.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Myatt's Fields in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 6JS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 2025Flat 7, Chardin House, Gosling Way, London, SW9 6JUFlatsLeasehold£355,125
25 Mar 2026Flat 6, Macartney House, Gosling Way, London, SW9 6JRFlatsLeasehold£375,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 53, Kingsgate House, Gosling Way, London, SW9 6JXFlatsLeasehold£360,000
14 May 2026117, Brixton Road, London, SW9 6EDFlatsLeasehold£420,000
20 Aug 2025127B, Brixton Road, London, SW9 6EDFlatsLeasehold£475,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW9 6JS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryChrist Church Primary SW9Voluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryVan Gogh PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryReay Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW9 6JS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express118A Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miCaldwell storeCaldwell Street, Lambeth, SW9 6BDWalking directions to Caldwell store
0.1 miSun StoreVassall Road, Lambeth, SW9 6HXWalking directions to Sun Store
0.1 miHappy Shopper74 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BHWalking directions to Happy Shopper
0.2 miEver Fresh Food & Wine38 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BTWalking directions to Ever Fresh Food & Wine

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

Local councillors

Annie Gallop

Myatt's Fields - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Patience Clague

Myatt's Fields - Elected 7 May 2026

Green 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
WardMyatt's FieldsE05014107
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stockwell EastE02000624
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 007AE01003181
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW9 6JS

Is SW9 6JS (Stockwell East) safe?

The area around SW9 6JS records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6JS?

The median sale price around SW9 6JS in Stockwell East is £550,000 (about £667 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW9 6JS?

There are 20 schools close to SW9 6JS, including Christ Church Primary SW9 (Good), Van Gogh Primary (Good) and Reay Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW9 6JS?

The closest station to SW9 6JS is Oval in TfL zone 2, about 538 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW9 6JS?

SW9 6JS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,531 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SW9 6JS is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Annie Gallop (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Patience Clague (Green Party).