Postcode SW9 8AE is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton North ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Stockwell South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stockwell South is £74,148 per year. The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Rush Common Woodland Walk.
Stockwell South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,488 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Stockwell South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stockwell South is £74,148 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 60 ft away from SW9 8AE.
Stockwell South near SW9 8AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Clapham High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Clapham High Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
| 0.5 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
| 0.4 mi | St. Matthew's Church Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Matthew's Church Gardens |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £461,250 in Brixton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 81 | £448,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £880,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton North
In the SW9 8AE postcode area, located within Stockwell South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 8AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Quick Check | 119;121A Ferndale Road, London, SW4 7RL | Walking directions to Quick Check |
| 0.2 mi | Food Stores - West Indian Continental | 29 Santley Street, London, SW4 7QF | Walking directions to Food Stores - West Indian Continental |
| 0.3 mi | Presco Food & Wine | Romero Close, Lambeth, SW9 9TQ | Walking directions to Presco Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Food | 446-450 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8ED | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Lambeth, SW9 9FX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW9 8AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John-Paul Ennis
Brixton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Nanda Manley-Browne
Brixton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Samantha Dorney-Smith
Brixton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.