Postcode SW8 1BL is located in a major urban area, within the Oval ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Vauxhall South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Vauxhall South is £74,124 per year. The nearest station is Stockwell, about 0.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Vauxhall Park.
Vauxhall South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Vauxhall South has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW8 1BL.
Vauxhall South near SW8 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stockwell located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Stockwell | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Stockwell |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
| 0.5 mi | St Mark's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Mark's Churchyard |
| 0.3 mi | Claylands Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Claylands Road Open Space |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £703,000 (about £1,039 per square foot) in Oval area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 21 | £1,200,000 | £797 |
| Flats | 114 | £675,900 | £1,097 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £480,200 | £830,000 |
| 2017 | £500,000 | £1,267,500 |
| 2018 | £470,000 | £805,000 |
| 2019 | £461,250 | £925,000 |
| 2020 | £465,000 | £1,140,000 |
| 2021 | £462,500 | £917,500 |
| 2022 | £493,500 | £1,160,000 |
| 2023 | £601,055 | £1,150,000 |
| 2024 | £510,000 | £1,155,000 |
| 2025 | £627,300 | £1,195,975 |
| 2026 | £533,000 | £1,205,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £748 | £749 |
| 2017 | £756 | £757 |
| 2018 | £720 | £689 |
| 2019 | £780 | £690 |
| 2020 | £792 | £816 |
| 2021 | £759 | £732 |
| 2022 | £761 | £834 |
| 2023 | £1,054 | £859 |
| 2024 | £787 | £808 |
| 2025 | £1,020 | £816 |
| 2026 | £706 | £723 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 2, St Stephens Terrace, London, SW8 1DH | Detached | Freehold | £2,010,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 20, Albert Square, London, SW8 1BS | Terraced | Freehold | £1,200,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 13, Wilkinson Street, London, SW8 1DD | Terraced | Freehold | £1,392,500 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 12, Wilkinson Street, London, SW8 1DB | Terraced | Freehold | £1,525,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 22, Wilkinson Street, London, SW8 1DB | Terraced | Freehold | £1,265,000 |
In the SW8 1BL postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Food & Wine | 139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Premier Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Hagos Butcher & Grocery | 135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery |
| 0.1 mi | Supermarket | Dorset Road, Lambeth, SW8 1AD | Walking directions to Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | 127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Nisa |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW8 1BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bryn Corton Scott
Oval - Elected 7 May 2026
Claire Kathleen Holland
Oval - Elected 7 May 2026
Diogo Costa
Oval - Elected 7 May 2026
Florence Eshalomi
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW8 1BL records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SW8 1BL in Vauxhall South is £703,000 (about £1,039 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW8 1BL, including St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good), Herbert Morrison Primary School (Outstanding) and Platanos College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW8 1BL is Stockwell in TfL zone 2, about 592 m away, serving the Northern and Victoria lines.
SW8 1BL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,218 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SW8 1BL is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Bryn Corton Scott (Labour and Co-operative Party), Claire Kathleen Holland (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Diogo Costa (Labour and Co-operative Party).