Is SW4 9LY a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-09)

1110 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SW4 9LY. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
255
Anti-social behaviour
248
Vehicle crime
106
Other theft
105
Shoplifting
80
Theft from the person
78
Drugs
50
Robbery
48

House prices

£540,198

Average price in Lambeth (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 6.5% year on year.

Terraced
£804,615
Semi-detached
£1,036,529
Detached
£1,160,559
Flat / maisonette
£441,815

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

Flood risk

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

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SW4 9LY on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SW4 9LY on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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