Postcode SW9 9BF is located in a major urban area, within the Stockwell East ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Stockwell South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stockwell South is £74,148 per year. The nearest station is Stockwell, about 0 miles away. There are 18 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larkhall Park.
Stockwell South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,561 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Stockwell South has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from SW9 9BF.
Stockwell South near SW9 9BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stockwell located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 2 | Stockwell | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Stockwell |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Larkhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larkhall Park |
| 0.3 mi | Slade Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Slade Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Stockwell Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Stockwell Memorial Gardens |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £523,750 (about £7,843 per square metre) in Stockwell East area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,966,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 57 | £478,000 | £7,635 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,350,000 | £6,995 |
| Terraced | 12 | £1,075,000 | £8,820 |
10 year median price trend in Stockwell East
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 9BF.
In the SW9 9BF postcode area, located within Stockwell South, there are 18 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 9BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 2A-2D Binfield Road, London, SW4 6TA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Brazilian Centre | Lingham Street, Lambeth, SW9 9BQ | Walking directions to Brazilian Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Edah Express | 267 - 269 Clapham Road, London, SW9 9BQ | Walking directions to Edah Express |
| 0.1 mi | Mega Save | Lingham Street, Lambeth, SW9 9BQ | Walking directions to Mega Save |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0QE | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 9BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kevin Brown
Stockwell East - Elected 7 May 2026
Tam Langley
Stockwell East - Elected 7 May 2026
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW9 9BF records about 107 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SW9 9BF in Stockwell South is £523,750 (about £7,843 per square metre) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW9 9BF, including Platanos College (Good), Allen Edwards Primary School (Good) and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW9 9BF is Stockwell in TfL zone 2, about 31 m away, serving the Northern and Victoria lines.
SW9 9BF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,561 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW9 9BF is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kevin Brown (Green Party) and Tam Langley (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.