Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · South West London
SW9 (Stockwell and Brixton): crime, schools, stations and house prices
SW9 (Stockwell and Brixton) is a postcode district in South West London, covered by Lambeth. Homes sold for a median of £485,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 5.8% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 5/10 (average), with about 142 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 13 schools with an SW9 postcode, and the nearest stations include Stockwell, Brixton and Loughborough Junction.
House prices in SW9
389 homes sold in SW9 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £485,000. That's 5.8% lower than the 12 months before (£515,000).
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 315 | £460,000 |
| Terraced houses | 55 | £880,000 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | 3a St Martins Road, SW9 0SP | Flat | £711,750 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Flat 40, Draymans Court, 41 Stockwell Green, SW9 9QE | Flat | £270,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Flat 207, Causton House, 13 Printers Road, SW9 0BG | Flat | £331,500 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Flat 2, 39 Loughborough Road, SW9 7TB | Flat | £640,000 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 3 Blacktree Mews, SW9 7NJ | Terraced | £620,000 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 413 Brixton Road, SW9 7DG | Other | £1,300,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 54b Stockwell Green, SW9 9HX | Terraced | £860,000 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Flat 315, Grant House, 90 Liberty Street, SW9 0BZ | Flat | £390,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 64 Stockwell Park Road, SW9 0DA | Semi-detached | £1,995,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 54a Offley Road, SW9 0LS | Flat | £810,000 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in SW9
Crime score: 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 142 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 28% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24% |
| Other theft | 7% |
| Theft from the person | 7% |
| Drugs | 5% |
| Vehicle crime | 5% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 33 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in SW9 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (14,674 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in SW9
13 open schools have an SW9 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Primary schools (9)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockwell Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 358 |
| Loughborough Primary School | Academy converter | 2-11 | 257 |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 247 |
| Van Gogh Primary | Academy converter | 3-11 | 239 |
| Hill Mead Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 228 |
| Reay Primary School | Foundation school | 3-11 | 216 |
| Christ Church Primary SW9 Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 169 |
| St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 158 |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 4-11 | 146 |
Secondary schools (3)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platanos College | Academy converter | 11-19 | 870 |
| Saint Gabriel's College Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 11-16 | 581 |
| Minerva Virtual Academy | Online provider | 11-18 |
Special and other schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne School | Community special school | 11-18 | 163 |
Stations near SW9
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Stockwell | 0.4 mi |
| Brixton | 0.5 mi |
| Loughborough Junction | 0.5 mi |
| Clapham North | 0.7 mi |
| Clapham High Street | 0.8 mi |
| Oval | 0.9 mi |
| Nine Elms | 1 mi |
Council and wards
SW9 is covered by Lambeth. Wards include Brixton Acre Lane, Brixton North, Brixton Windrush, Clapham East, Clapham Town, Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction, Myatt's Fields and Oval.
Frequently asked questions
Is SW9 a safe area to live?
SW9 (Stockwell and Brixton) has a crime score of 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 142 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was anti-social behaviour. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in SW9?
The median sale price in SW9 (Stockwell and Brixton) was £485,000 across 389 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 5.8% lower than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near SW9?
The nearest stations to the centre of SW9 are Stockwell (0.4 mi), Brixton (0.5 mi), Loughborough Junction (0.5 mi) and Clapham North (0.7 mi).
How many schools are there in SW9?
There are 13 open schools with an SW9 postcode, including 9 primary and 3 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers SW9?
SW9 is covered by Lambeth council.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.