House prices in Lambeth
The median price paid for a home in Lambeth was £515,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,615 sales. House prices in Lambeth fell 5.2% in the year to September 2026, and are 7.2% lower than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Lambeth was 3% higher than the median for London (£500,000). The average private rent in Lambeth was £2,525 a month in August 2026, 3.7% up on a year earlier (ONS). Lambeth had 13.4 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Lambeth stands out
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Lambeth had the 5th biggest price fall of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (−7.2%).
- Lambeth has the 8th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £2,525 a month in August 2026.
- Lambeth has the 9th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 13.4 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
House prices in Lambeth
The median price paid in Lambeth was £515,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,615 sales, or £7,321 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | London |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | £1,027,500 | 170 | £7,342 | +7.6% | +9.3% | £612,500 |
| Terraced | £850,000 | 582 | £7,703 | −0.4% | 0.0% | £560,000 |
| Flats | £444,500 | 1,844 | £7,172 | −3.4% | −5.7% | £397,000 |
Not shown: detached houses (under 50 sales in the year, too few for a reliable median).
Compared with London and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | £515,000 | −5.2% | −7.2% | £7,321 | −2.7% |
| London | £500,000 | −2.0% | +0.0% | £6,311 | −3.3% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Lambeth sold for a median £7,321 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 16% higher than the figure for London (£6,311).
Lambeth has the 24th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 17th highest of 33 local authorities in London.
Its −5.2% change over the year is the 8th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 4th biggest fall of 33 local authorities in London.
Rents in Lambeth
The average private rent in Lambeth was £2,525 a month in August 2026, 3.7% up on a year earlier. Rents in Lambeth are 37.5% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Lambeth has the 8th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 8th highest of 32 local authorities in London.
Crime in Lambeth
The police recorded 43,160 crimes in Lambeth in the 12 months to August 2026, 13.4 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Lambeth rose 0.5% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 2.1% higher than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.50 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 5.01 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 3.79 |
| Burglary and robbery | 1.15 |
Lambeth has the 9th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 5th highest of 33 local authorities in London.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
How many homes sell in Lambeth
2,616 homes were sold in Lambeth in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.83 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Lambeth were 6.6% down on the year before and 39.5% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 62nd fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th most of 33 local authorities in London.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Deprivation in Lambeth
Lambeth is the 70th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 70th |
| Income | 54th |
| Employment | 116th |
| Education and skills | 232nd |
| Health | 114th |
| Crime | 54th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 70th |
| Living environment | 7th |
Broadband and mobile in Lambeth
92.3% of premises in Lambeth can get gigabit broadband and 99.0% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 83.5% can get full fibre, and 0.0% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 110th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
100.0% of premises in Lambeth get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Lambeth
In the year ending June 2025, 39,186 people moved to Lambeth from elsewhere in the UK and 45,880 moved away, a net loss of 6,694 (21.1 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Wandsworth 4,317
- Southwark 3,657
- Croydon 2,193
Most moved out to
- Wandsworth 4,802
- Southwark 3,896
- Croydon 3,779
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Lambeth
How much does a house cost in Lambeth?
The median price paid for a home in Lambeth was £515,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: semi-detached £1,027,500; terraced £850,000; flats £444,500.
Are house prices in Lambeth going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Lambeth fell 5.2%, and over five years it fell 7.2%. Across London prices fell 2.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Lambeth?
The average private rent in Lambeth was £2,525 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,882; 2 bed £2,342; 3 bed £2,682; 4+ bed £3,715.
Is Lambeth a safe place to live?
Lambeth had 13.4 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 9th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for London was 10.9. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Lambeth?
83.5% of premises in Lambeth can get full fibre and 92.3% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Southwark 4 km
- Wandsworth 6 km
- Westminster 6 km
- City of London 6 km
- Merton 7 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.