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SW9 6LS

Gosling Way

Myatt's Fields

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Detailed insights for SW9 6LS

Overview

Postcode SW9 6LS 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 very low crime levels, with around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Max Roach Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
62.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Stockwell East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,845 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Stockwell East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.9%

Approximately 62.9% 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 65 ft away from SW9 6LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockwell East near SW9 6LS 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 Oval located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW9 6LS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval
0.5 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell
0.7 mi

2

Loughborough Junction

Thameslink

Walking directions to Loughborough Junction

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
14,054.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.58(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.44(-54%)
Public order
5.7(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.15(-27%)
Vehicle crime
3.11(-67%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
112
43.08%
Other White
33
12.69%
Caribbean
30
11.54%
African
27
10.38%
Irish
16
6.15%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
57.89%
No qualifications
30
13.16%
Level 3 (A level)
21
9.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.7%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
57
45.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
22.58%
Social rents from council
21
16.94%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.87%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.23%
Total households: 124

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 6LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 6LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 May 2025Flat 16, Hanway House, Gosling Way, London, SW9 6LBFlatsLeasehold£339,975
05 Jun 2026Flat 1, 168, Brixton Road, London, SW9 6AUFlatsLeasehold£138,000
05 Sept 2025Flat 34, Cliffsend House, Cowley Road, London, SW9 6HEFlatsLeasehold£300,000
26 May 2026Flat 9, Brickworth House, Gosling Way, London, SW9 6LAFlatsLeasehold£414,000
08 Oct 2025Flat 17, Moira House, Gosling Way, London, SW9 6JPFlatsLeasehold£394,000

Schools

In the SW9 6LS postcode area, located within Stockwell East, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW9 6LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryVan Gogh PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryChrist Church Primary SW9Voluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryReay Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW9 6LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express118A Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCaldwell storeCaldwell Street, Lambeth, SW9 6BDWalking directions to Caldwell store
0.2 miSun StoreVassall Road, Lambeth, SW9 6HXWalking directions to Sun Store
0.2 miSN Food & Wine238 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6AHWalking directions to SN Food & Wine
0.2 miCo-op FoodBrixton Road, London, SW9 6LJWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 6LS, 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 007CE01003185
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW9 6LS

Is SW9 6LS (Stockwell East) safe?

The area around SW9 6LS records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 6LS?

The median sale price around SW9 6LS 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 6LS?

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

What is the nearest station to SW9 6LS?

The closest station to SW9 6LS is Oval in TfL zone 2, about 765 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW9 6LS?

SW9 6LS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,845 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SW9 6LS 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).