LambethZone 2

Living in Stockwell

A compact interchange between Brixton, Vauxhall, and Clapham with Victoria and Northern line access.

1-bed rent

£1,600/mo

2-bed rent

£2,050/mo

Transport zone

Zone 2

Fastest commute

~10 min

Transport from Stockwell

Stockwell

NorthernVictoria

Stockwell is served by the Northern and Victoria.

Commute times from Stockwell

Estimated commute times to major London destinations by public transport.

DestinationCommute time
Victoria~10 min
Waterloo~10 min
London Bridge~11 min
Bank / City~12 min
Oxford Circus / Soho~12 min
Liverpool Street~14 min
Marylebone~15 min
Paddington~15 min
King's Cross / St Pancras~16 min
Canary Wharf~19 min

Stockwell lifestyle profile

Food scene

9/10

Transport

9/10

Walkability

8/10

Lively

7/10

Café density

7/10

Young professionals

6/10

Safety

6/10

Green space

5/10

Nightlife

5/10

Gym density

5/10

Stockwell strengths

  • Victoria and Northern lines
  • Very good position for south/central commutes
  • Lower-key than Brixton or Clapham

Trade-offs

  • Fewer destination amenities
  • Some busy road edges
  • Less green than neighbouring commons areas

Who Stockwell suits best

  • young professionals and career-focused people
  • lively, social people who love bars and a buzzing neighbourhood
  • social people who value cafés, food, and community

Frequently asked questions

What is Stockwell like to live in?

A compact interchange between Brixton, Vauxhall, and Clapham with Victoria and Northern line access. The main strengths are victoria and northern lines and very good position for south/central commutes.

What is the average rent in Stockwell?

The average 1-bedroom flat in Stockwell costs around £1,600 per month. A 2-bedroom flat costs around £2,050 per month (market review estimate).

How long is the commute from Stockwell?

The fastest commute from Stockwell is to Victoria at approximately 10 minutes by public transport. The commute to Bank/City is around 12 minutes.

Is Stockwell a good area to live in London?

Stockwell is in Lambeth, Zone 2. It's well-suited to young professionals and career-focused people. The main trade-off is: fewer destination amenities.

Compare Stockwell with similar areas

Stockwell is in Lambeth

See all neighbourhoods in this borough →

Find out if Stockwell is right for you

Enter your commute destination, salary and lifestyle to get a personalised neighbourhood ranking that includes Stockwell.

Open the discovery tool →