Cost of Living in SW9
Lambeth
SW9 at a glance
Postcode district (SW9)£507k
Median home price
1,937
Sales (last 5y)
+82%
vs national median
£191
Est. council tax / mo
3.5/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the SW9 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in SW9
Postcode district (SW9)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | £1,352,000 | 36 | +£1.09m |
| Detached | £1,115,000 | 11 | +£705k |
| Terraced | £935,000 | 297 | +£717k |
| Flat | £480,000 | 1,779 | +£248k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in SW9
Band E
Estimated band
£2,286
Estimated annual cost
£191
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (SW9)SW9 sits at an average deprivation decile of 3.5 out of 10 (more deprived than the English average), based on the 35 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 82% more than the national median.