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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

SW81TW

South Lambeth Road

SW81NJ

Claylands Road

SW81DL

St Stephens Terrace

SW81DE

Ely Cottages

SW84SA

Bramley Crescent

SW81TP

South Lambeth Road

SW81GX

Bondway

SW84SE

Fount Street

SW84SY

Bramley Crescent

SW82FH

St George Wharf

SW81EE

Heyford Avenue

SW81EJ

Dorset Road

SW82FY

Wandsworth Road

SW81ED

Heyford Avenue

SE115SL

Harleyford Road

SW81DJ

St Stephens Terrace

SW81GD

Miles Street

SW81BP

Exchange Gardens

SW82FA

Wandsworth Road

SW81FY

Lawrence Mews

SW81XU

Old South Lambeth Road

SE115AA

Percival Mews

SW81XB

South Lambeth Road

SW81XF

Walberswick Street

SW82UX

Wilcox Road

SW81TF

Bonnington Square

SW81BQ

Exchange Gardens

SW81TD

Vauxhall Grove

SW81XN

South Lambeth Road

SW81GU

Bondway

SW85NX

Pascal Street

SW81TB

Vauxhall Grove

SW81AY

Carroun Road

SE115BE

Bedser Close

SW82FD

St George Wharf

SW81RH

South Lambeth Road

SW82ET

Wandsworth Road

SW81UD

Lawn Lane

SW81EA

Heyford Avenue

SW81NT

Ashmole Street

SW81SZ

Vauxhall

SW82BP

Wandsworth Road

SW81BN

Exchange Gardens

SW82XB

Davidson Gardens

SW81NS

Elias Place

SW82ES

Cornell Square

SW82AX

St George Wharf

SW81EW

Bolney Street

SW82JF

St George Wharf

SE115JD

Oval

SW81QP

Oval

SW81GA

Lawn Lane

SW81BU

Albert Square

SW81QX

South Lambeth Road

SW82FN

Wandsworth Road

SW82LU

St George Wharf

SW81GR

Bondway

SW81HD

Regents Bridge Gardens

SW81SY

Vauxhall Grove

SW81JZ

Fentiman Road

SW81BY

Albert Square

SW82TJ

Wyvil Road

SW81GB

Langley Lane

SW81XQ

Tradescant Road

SW81GP

Miles Street

SW81LT

Meadow Road

SW81BT

Albert Square

SW81JX

Rita Road

SW82LJ

St George Wharf

SW82LE

St George Wharf

SW84RD

Cowthorpe Road

SW81RT

Parry Street

SW82FQ

Cellini Street

SW82EN

Cornell Square

SW81NP

Elias Place

SW84SX

Thorparch Road

Data Sources

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