Is SW4 9HL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

1045 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SW4 9HL. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
252
Violence & sexual offences
210
Vehicle crime
133
Other theft
110
Shoplifting
95
Theft from the person
68
Burglary
54
Public order
37

House prices

£536,623

Average price in Lambeth (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 6.3% year on year.

Terraced
£796,865
Semi-detached
£1,028,861
Detached
£1,153,203
Flat / maisonette
£439,289

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SW4 9HL specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

2 active flood alerts within ~15km right now.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SW4 9HL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SW4 9HL on Check Food Hygiene

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