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Vauxhall South

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About

Vauxhall South sits along the Albert Embankment on the south bank of the Thames. The area is anchored by Vauxhall station, which combines the Victoria line, Overground and National Rail services with a large bus interchange at Vauxhall Cross. St George’s Wharf and its tall residential tower rise beside the river, and a riverside walk links the wharves and piers. The SIS building occupies a riverside site at Vauxhall Cross, its curved office block a familiar landmark viewed from the bridge and embankment.

The neighbourhood mixes housing, small shops and light industrial plots clustered around South Lambeth Road and Kennington Lane. Vauxhall Park provides public green space a short walk inland, and the old footprint of the 18th‑century Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens is reflected in street names and older maps. Local services include a commuter pier at St George’s Wharf, several pubs and a long‑standing bus garage, which together shape everyday life in Vauxhall South rather than a single visitor attraction.

Area overview

On average Vauxhall South has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 27.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Vauxhall South is £74,124 per year. There are 6 schools in Vauxhall South: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Vauxhall South is home to around 12,520 people, with a population density of about 17,174.2 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
187
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27.8%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Vauxhall South Population
12,520
Population density
17,174.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
59.42(+533%)
Violence and sexual offences
42.33(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.22(+46%)
Shoplifting
33.07(+231%)
Other theft
20.69(+81%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,072
32.52%
Other White
2,606
20.81%
African
1,241
9.91%
Chinese
677
5.41%
Caribbean
666
5.32%
Total population: 12,522

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
6,980
61.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,378
12.21%
No qualifications
1,208
10.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
636
5.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
516
4.57%
Total 16+ residents: 11,288

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,389
39.77%
Other social rented
1,213
20.19%
Owns with a mortgage
819
13.63%
Owns outright
655
10.9%
Social rents from council
548
9.12%
Total households: 6,007

Property prices in Vauxhall South

Median price£620,000
Price per sq ft£836
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£478K – £835K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £620,000 (about £836 per square foot) in Vauxhall South area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,500 up to £2,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Vauxhall South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced14£1,305,056£798
Semi-Detached1£1,250,000£540
Flats124£567,000£848

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Vauxhall South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vauxhall South.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£598,353£830,000
2017£585,000£1,112,500
2018£625,000£800,000
2019£765,000£1,042,500
2020£800,000£1,002,750
2021£645,000£928,500
2022£760,000£1,195,000
2023£661,585£1,150,000
2024£741,389£1,007,500
2025£625,000£1,265,000
2026£562,000£1,225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vauxhall South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Vauxhall South.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£997£749
2017£897£708
2018£1,008£667
2019£944£723
2020£1,008£766
2021£966£792
2022£1,052£783
2023£1,005£872
2024£1,029£735
2025£891£808
2026£835£669
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Vauxhall South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Vauxhall South in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Vauxhall South

Is Vauxhall South safe?

Vauxhall South records about 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Vauxhall South?

The median sale price in Vauxhall South is £620,000 (about £836 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Vauxhall South?

Vauxhall South has 5 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Vauxhall South?

Vauxhall South scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Vauxhall South sits around rank 16,662 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Vauxhall South?

The average household income in Vauxhall South is around £74,124 per year, and 28% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Vauxhall South

SW81AW

Rita Road

SW81PS

Meadow Road

SW84SF

Fount Street

SW81QH

Meadow Road

SW81RY

Miles Street

SW81XJ

Tradescant Road

SW81JS

Carroun Road

SW81DU

Vauxhall

SW82LQ

St George Wharf

SW82JW

Bridgefoot

SW81TQ

Bonnington Square

SW81TA

Vauxhall Grove

SW82LN

Wandsworth Road

SW81XH

Tradescant Road

SE115AP

Oval

SW81NR

Elias Place

SW82JA

St George Wharf

SW82LP

St George Wharf

SW81GF

Exchange Gardens

SW81JY

Fentiman Road

SW81FU

Paragon Mews

SW82JY

Stockwell West & Larkhall

SW81EF

Dorset Road

SW81XA

South Lambeth Road

SW81DQ

Wilkinson Street

SW81LG

Cottingham Road

SW81BL

Aldebert Terrace

SW81EB

Heyford Avenue

SW81QF

Meadow Mews

SW84RN

Crimsworth Road

SW82DA

St George Wharf

SW81JR

Regents Bridge Gardens

SW81ND

Meadow Road

SW81BX

Albert Avenue

SE115QY

Kennington Lane

SW81GT

Bondway

SW82LL

Wandsworth Road

SW82TG

Wyvil Road

SW82HG

Wandsworth Road

SW81XD

Tradescant Road

SW81DA

Albert Square

SW84SN

Mill Pond Close

SW81PP

Meadow Road

SW81EN

Bolney Street

SW82TH

Wyvil Road

SW82FG

St George Wharf

SW81SR

South Lambeth Place

SW82AU

St George Wharf

SW81QU

South Lambeth Road

SW81DF

Exchange Gardens

SW81XG

Walberswick Street

SW81TG

Bonnington Square

SW81BG

Exchange Gardens

SW82FZ

Wandsworth Road

SW81UA

Lawn Lane

SW81XX

Old South Lambeth Road

SW81JU

Rita Road

SW81NB

Meadow Road

SW82FR

Hebden Place

SW82FL

Wandsworth Road

SW81UX

South Lambeth Road

SW81GE

Miles Street

SW81UY

South Lambeth Road

SW84SL

Mill Pond Close

SW81DG

St Stephen's Terrace

SW82LF

Wandsworth Road

SE115AY

Harleyford Road

SW81FZ

Miles Street

SW82LR

St George Wharf

SW81EH

Dorset Road

SW82GB

Wandsworth Road

SW81XT

Heyford Terrace

SW81RB

South Lambeth Road

SW84SQ

Hemans Street

SW81PL

Claylands Road

SW84RH

Thorparch Road

SW81SD

Miles Street

SW82GF

Wandsworth Road

SW82AZ

St George Wharf

SE115SN

Harleyford Road

SW84RU

Thorparch Road

SW81GW

Bondway

SW81BJ

Aldebert Terrace

SW81DP

St Stephens Terrace

SW82TF

Wyvil Road

SW84RA

Andrew Place

SW81XW

South Lambeth Road

SW81GN

Miles Street

SW81SF

Bondway

SE115BG

Harleyford Road

SW81RN

Oval

SW81SP

South Lambeth Place

SW81UT

South Lambeth Road

SW81TJ

Langley Lane

SW81QY

Fentiman Road

SW82LS

St George Wharf

SW81QT

South Lambeth Road

SW81BS

Albert Square

SW82GA

Wandsworth Road

SW81QA

Fentiman Road