Postcode SW8 1BG is located in a major urban area, within the Vauxhall ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Vauxhall South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 291.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Vauxhall South is £74,124 per year. The nearest station is Vauxhall located about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest medium park is Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens.
Vauxhall South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,844 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Vauxhall South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 291.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Vauxhall South is £74,124 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 99 ft away from SW8 1BG.
Vauxhall South near SW8 1BG has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Vauxhall located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| 0.3 mi | 1,2 | Vauxhall | South Western, Victoria | Walking directions to Vauxhall |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bessborough Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bessborough Gardens |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £695,000 in Vauxhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,500 up to £3,270,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 86 | £690,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £1,295,000 |
10 year median price trend in Vauxhall
In the SW8 1BG postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Amba Food & Wine | South Lambeth Road, Lambeth, SW8 1RH | Walking directions to Amba Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Shop Go Oriental Supermarket | Parry Street, Lambeth, SW8 1RU | Walking directions to Shop Go Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 16,22 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2JW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Wandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2EW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Little Waitrose | 3 Bondway, Vauxhall, London, SW8 1SJ | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.