Is SW8 4XG a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

1490 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SW8 4XG. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
366
Violence & sexual offences
320
Theft from the person
155
Other theft
151
Shoplifting
148
Public order
68
Vehicle crime
63
Burglary
60

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 SW8 4XG 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 SW8 4XG on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SW8 4XG on Check Food Hygiene

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