Postcode SW9 9HZ 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, roughly 1.4× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Max Roach Park.
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 4.0% 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 road, approximately 187 ft away from SW9 9HZ.
Stockwell South near SW9 9HZ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Stockwell | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Stockwell |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Max Roach Park | Large | Walking directions to Max Roach Park |
| 0.3 mi | Slade Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Slade Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Papa's Park | Small | Walking directions to Papa's Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £7,728 per square metre) 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 | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,015,000 | £— |
| Flats | 73 | £435,000 | £7,619 |
| Terraced | 4 | £875,000 | £8,418 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton North
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 9HZ.
In the SW9 9HZ postcode area, located within Stockwell South, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 9HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Pay Less Food and Wine | Stockwell Road, Lambeth, SW9 9QE | Walking directions to Pay Less Food and Wine |
| 0 mi | Costcutter | Oak Square, Lambeth, SW9 9JW | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0 mi | Stockwell Convenience Store | 132 Stockwell Road, London, SW9 9HR | Walking directions to Stockwell Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Julies Mini Mart | Moat Place, Lambeth, SW9 9QE | Walking directions to Julies Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Presco Food & Wine | Romero Close, Lambeth, SW9 9TQ | Walking directions to Presco Food & Wine |
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 9HZ, 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
The area around SW9 9HZ records about 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 9HZ in Stockwell South is £450,000 (about £7,728 per square metre) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW9 9HZ, including Lansdowne School (Good), St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Stockwell Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW9 9HZ is Stockwell in TfL zone 2, about 523 m away, serving the Northern and Victoria lines.
SW9 9HZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,488 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 9HZ is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: John-Paul Ennis (Labour and Co-operative Party), Nanda Manley-Browne (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Samantha Dorney-Smith (Green Party).
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.