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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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.9% 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 area has 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
27.9%
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

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in Vauxhall South area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,500 up to £2,359,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Vauxhall South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£2,010,000£6,569
Flats115£545,000£8,971
Semi-Detached1£1,250,000£5,814
Terraced15£1,300,111£8,553

10 years median price trend in Vauxhall South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vauxhall South.

All postcodes in Vauxhall South

SW81LN

Carroun Road

SW84RT

Thorparch Road

SE115AX

Harleyford Road

SW82LB

Wandsworth Road

SW82FT

Hebden Place

SW81GJ

Miles Street

SW84ST

Wandsworth Road

SW81PX

Fentiman Road

SW82LG

Wandsworth Road

SW81DD

Wilkinson Street

SW82ER

Cornell Square

SW82JE

St George Wharf

SW81PU

Fentiman Road

SW81GS

Bondway

SW82JB

Wandsworth Road

SW81UB

Ebbisham Drive

SW82LD

Wandsworth Road

SW82LY

Wandsworth Road

SW84SP

Hemans Street

SW81DT

Vauxhall

SW81GL

Miles Street

SW81NZ

Claylands Road

SW81GY

Vauxhall

SW81EL

Dorset Road

SW81LW

Coney Way

SW81DH

St Stephens Terrace

SW81XZ

Meadow Place

SW81LP

Coney Way

SW82DU

St George Wharf

SW81GQ

Bondway

SW81EP

Bolney Street

SW81EZ

Bolney Street

SW81XE

Tradescant Road

SW82GE

Wandsworth Road

SW81QB

Meadow Road

SW81GG

Exchange Gardens

SW81RZ

Miles Street

SW82LA

Wandsworth Road

SW82FF

St George Wharf

SW81TE

Bonnington Square

SW81SS

South Lambeth Place

SW82SU

Wyvil Road

SW82JU

Wandsworth Road

SW81SQ

Bondway

SW81HA

Meadow Road

SW82BW

St George Wharf

SW82FJ

Wandsworth Road

SW81QD

Meadow Road

SW82TN

Brough Close

SW84RS

Crimsworth Road

SE115JA

Durham Street

SW82FS

Hebden Place

SW81JT

Carroun Road

SW81HB

Regents Bridge Gardens

SW82FW

Wandsworth Road

SW81NE

Ashmole Street

SW81BZ

Albert Square

SW81DY

Vauxhall

SW81NA

Meadow Road

SW81DR

Dorset Road

SW84RB

Cowthorpe Road

SW84SZ

Bramley Crescent

SW82LH

Wandsworth Road

SW82LZ

St George Wharf

SW81DB

Wilkinson Street

SW81RU

Parry Street

SW81EX

Dorset Road

SE115JH

Oval

SW81XY

Oval

SW81SU

South Lambeth Place

SW84SS

Fount Street

SW81GH

Miles Street

SW81DS

Vauxhall

SW84SU

Hemans Street

SW81EU

Dorset Road

SW82EW

Wandsworth Road

SW84SR

Hemans Street

SW81LS

Meadow Road

SW81QE

Meadow Road

SW81HE

Regents Bridge Gardens

SW82LX

Wandsworth Road

SW82UP

Wheatsheaf Lane

SW81RJ

Oval

SW84RR

Goldsboro Road

SW81DN

Vauxhall

SW84RP

Goldsboro Road

SW82BN

Belmore Street

SW84SH

Ace Way

SW82FE

Vauxhall

SW84RL

Crimsworth Road

SW81RL

South Lambeth Road

SW81UZ

South Lambeth Road

SW82FU

Wandsworth Road

SW81LA

Fentiman Road

SW81JP

Regents Bridge Gardens

SW82LW

St George Wharf

SW84RJ

Crimsworth Road

SW82FP

Wandsworth Road

SW81SJ

Bondway

SW81NF

Ashmole Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.