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SW9 9JL

Oak Square

Brixton North

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Detailed insights for SW9 9JL

Overview

Postcode SW9 9JL is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton North area 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 median sale price in Brixton North is £450,000 (around £683 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £375,000 and £577,500. The nearest station is Stockwell, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Max Roach Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
91.9%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Stockwell South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,084 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Stockwell South has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

91.9%

Approximately 91.9% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Stockwell South is £74,148 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from SW9 9JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockwell South near SW9 9JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Stockwell located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW9 9JL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell
0.4 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham North
0.5 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW9 9JL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMax Roach ParkLargeWalking directions to Max Roach Park
0.4 miSlade GardensSmallWalking directions to Slade Gardens
0.3 miPapa's ParkSmallWalking directions to Papa's Park

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
220,833.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
34.83(+30%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.22(+4%)
Other theft
18.72(+64%)
Theft from the person
18.72(+100%)
Vehicle crime
8.27(-12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
66
24.81%
Caribbean
58
21.8%
Other Black
32
12.03%
British
26
9.77%
Other White
21
7.89%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
35.84%
No qualifications
30
17.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
16.76%
Level 3 (A level)
27
15.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 173

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
103
83.74%
Social rents from council
10
8.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.5%
Owns outright
1
0.81%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Brixton North

Median price: £450,000
Price per sq ft: £683
Sales (last 12 months): 79
Typical range (middle 50%): £375K – £578K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £683 per square foot) in Brixton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £1,015,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brixton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,015,000£—
Terraced4£905,000£736
Flats74£450,000£683

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brixton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£435,000£731,173
2017£413,750£875,000
2018£440,000£823,000
2019£412,500£927,500
2020£500,000£875,000
2021£450,000£1,000,000
2022£460,000£1,050,000
2023£450,000£917,245
2024£443,500£1,110,000
2025£435,000£880,000
2026£450,000£917,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£764£564
2017£675£699
2018£594£638
2019£634£735
2020£774£632
2021£726£739
2022£705£722
2023£670£737
2024£697£730
2025£728£654
2026£647£676
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brixton North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 9JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 9JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202654A, Kay Road, London, SW9 9DEFlatsLeasehold£550,000
05 Dec 202510, Kay Road, London, SW9 9DETerracedFreehold£1,230,000
10 Sept 202514, Kay Road, London, SW9 9DETerracedLeasehold£710,000
11 Jul 2025Flat A, 22, Kay Road, London, SW9 9DEFlatsLeasehold£550,000
19 Nov 202517, Kay Road, London, SW9 9DFOtherFreehold£740,000

Schools

In the SW9 9JL postcode area, located within Stockwell South, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SW9 9JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimarySt Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.1 miNot applicableLansdowne SchoolCommunity special school
0.2 miPrimaryStockwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW9 9JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW9 9JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCostcutterOak Square, Lambeth, SW9 9JWWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miValley Food & WineStockwell Road, Lambeth, SW9 9PYWalking directions to Valley Food & Wine
0.1 miPay Less Food and WineStockwell Road, Lambeth, SW9 9QEWalking directions to Pay Less Food and Wine
0.1 miStockwell Convenience Store132 Stockwell Road, London, SW9 9HRWalking directions to Stockwell Convenience Store
0.2 miJulies Mini MartMoat Place, Lambeth, SW9 9QEWalking directions to Julies Mini Mart

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 9JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John-Paul Ennis

Brixton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Nanda Manley-Browne

Brixton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Samantha Dorney-Smith

Brixton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyClapham and Brixton HillE14001175
WardBrixton NorthE05014096
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stockwell SouthE02000627
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 010BE01003093
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2010-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SW9 9JL

Is SW9 9JL (Stockwell South) safe?

The area around SW9 9JL 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW9 9JL?

The median sale price around SW9 9JL in Brixton North is £450,000 (about £683 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW9 9JL?

There are 20 schools close to SW9 9JL, including St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Good), Lansdowne School (Good) and Stockwell Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SW9 9JL?

The closest station to SW9 9JL is Stockwell in TfL zone 2, about 437 m away, serving the Northern and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around SW9 9JL?

SW9 9JL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,084 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW9 9JL (Stockwell South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW9 9JL 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).