Living in SW9, Lambeth
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SW9 in Lambeth. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Lambeth: £548,034, down 3.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around SW9
61 recorded home sales on the streets around central SW9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £425,000 and a range from £215,000 to £770,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 8 STABLEYARD BROOMGROVE ROAD, SW9 9TL | flat-maisonette | £500,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| FLAT 80 BURROW HOUSE STOCKWELL PARK ROAD, SW9 0UZ | flat-maisonette | £375,000 | 2026-03-25 |
| FLAT 36 25 ROBSART STREET, SW9 0FA | flat-maisonette | £635,000 | 2026-03-25 |
| FLAT 107 CHUTE HOUSE STOCKWELL PARK ROAD, SW9 0HG | flat-maisonette | £375,000 | 2026-03-23 |
| FLAT 2 255 BRIXTON ROAD, SW9 6LH | flat-maisonette | £435,000 | 2026-02-13 |
| FLAT 52 25 ROBSART STREET, SW9 0FA | flat-maisonette | £620,000 | 2026-02-10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
205 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Jessop Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| The Charter School North Dulwich | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
111 state primary and 34 state secondary schools within range, plus 27 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
27 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Alleyn's Oakfield, Alleyn's School, Arco Academy, City of London School, DLD College, Dulwich College and others.
All 27 fee-paying schools near SW9, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
3 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Courtauld Institute of Art, King's College London, London South Bank University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 22.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 18.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.2% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 9.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1921 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SW9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Lambeth's figures.
Common questions about SW9
What is the average house price in SW9?
The average sold price in Lambeth is £548,034 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SW9?
Prices in Lambeth are down 3.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SW9?
The median of 61 recorded sales around central SW9 in the last 2 years is £425,000, ranging from £215,000 to £770,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SW9?
205 schools sit within 3 miles of central SW9, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SW9?
1921 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SW9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SW9 at risk of flooding?
Central SW9 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SW9 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £425,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1921 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SW9 safe?
1921 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SW9 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SW9 or SW8, SW9 or SE5, SW9 or SE24.
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