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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 139 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Vauxhall South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats121£550,000
Detached1£2,010,000
Semi-Detached2£1,320,000
Terraced15£1,265,000

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

SW81BN

Exchange Gardens

SW81JZ

Fentiman Road

SW81XN

South Lambeth Road

SW82TF

Wyvil Road

SW81BP

Exchange Gardens

SW81RH

South Lambeth Road

SW82ES

Cornell Square

SW82LS

St George Wharf

SW81SS

South Lambeth Place

SW82LN

Wandsworth Road

SW81BX

Albert Avenue

SW81GF

Exchange Gardens

SW81HE

Regents Bridge Gardens

SW81JR

Regents Bridge Gardens

SW81TQ

Bonnington Square

SW81XD

Tradescant Road

SW82EW

Wandsworth Road

SW82LA

Wandsworth Road

SW84SA

Bramley Crescent

SW81DF

Exchange Gardens

SW81EN

Bolney Street

SW81EU

Dorset Road

SW81GG

Exchange Gardens

SW81RB

South Lambeth Road

SW81TF

Bonnington Square

SW81XF

Walberswick Street

SW81XJ

Tradescant Road

SW81LG

Cottingham Road

SW82UP

Wheatsheaf Lane

SW82GE

Wandsworth Road

SW81LP

Coney Way

SW81NP

Elias Place

SW81TB

Vauxhall Grove

SW81BY

Albert Square

SW81GR

Bondway

SW81JP

Regents Bridge Gardens

SW81LS

Meadow Road

SW81QT

South Lambeth Road

SW81UD

Lawn Lane

SW82EN

Cornell Square

SE115AX

Harleyford Road

SW81DL

St Stephens Terrace

SW81TJ

Langley Lane

SW82AX

St George Wharf

SW82FA

Wandsworth Road

SW82FH

St George Wharf

SW82TH

Wyvil Road

SW82LF

Wandsworth Road

SW81EZ

Bolney Street

SW81SP

South Lambeth Place

SW81PX

Fentiman Road

SW81XY

Oval

SW81BG

Exchange Gardens

SW81FY

Lawrence Mews

SW81LT

Meadow Road

SW81UA

Lawn Lane

SW82LB

Wandsworth Road

SW82LG

Wandsworth Road

SW84SN

Mill Pond Close

SW84ST

Wandsworth Road

SW81QY

Fentiman Road

SW81BS

Albert Square

SW81BU

Albert Square

SW81DE

Ely Cottages

SW81DH

St Stephens Terrace

SW81GB

Langley Lane

SW81UX

South Lambeth Road

SW82FL

Wandsworth Road

SW82FN

Wandsworth Road

SW82FT

Hebden Place

SW84RR

Goldsboro Road

SW81DU

Vauxhall

SW81DQ

Wilkinson Street

SW81SD

Miles Street

SE115JD

Oval

SW81DA

Albert Square

SW81XB

South Lambeth Road

SW82AU

St George Wharf

SW84RH

Thorparch Road

SW81SU

South Lambeth Place

SW81DP

St Stephens Terrace

SW81JX

Rita Road

SW81TD

Vauxhall Grove

SW82FS

Hebden Place

SW82JB

Wandsworth Road

SW82LZ

St George Wharf

SW84RB

Cowthorpe Road

SW81DT

Vauxhall

SW81RJ

Oval

SE115SN

Harleyford Road

SW81LA

Fentiman Road

SW81TG

Bonnington Square

SW81UY

South Lambeth Road

SW81XZ

Meadow Place

SW82JF

St George Wharf

SW84SX

Thorparch Road

SW81SF

Bondway

SW82LD

Wandsworth Road

SW81QP

Oval

SW81RN

Oval

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.