Postcode SW9 8SD is located in a major urban area, within the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Loughborough Road area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Loughborough Road is £59,682 per year. The nearest station is Loughborough Junction located about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Ruskin Park.
Loughborough Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,904 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Loughborough Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 63.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Loughborough Road is £59,682 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from SW9 8SD.
Loughborough Road near SW9 8SD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Loughborough Junction located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Denmark Hill | Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Denmark Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ruskin Park | Large | Walking directions to Ruskin Park |
| 0.4 mi | Max Roach Park | Large | Walking directions to Max Roach Park |
| 0.1 mi | Wyck Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Wyck Gardens |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £543,000 in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,750 up to £2,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 102 | £492,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £1,520,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £975,500 |
10 year median price trend in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
In the SW9 8SD postcode area, located within Loughborough Road, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 8SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Belinda Road, Lambeth, SW9 7DT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0 mi | Loco | Coldharbour Lane, Lambeth, SW9 8RR | Walking directions to Loco |
| 0.1 mi | Subhan Supermarket | 207 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8RZ | Walking directions to Subhan Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Cavendish Road, Lambeth, SW9 8RZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 188-192 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9QH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.