Postcode SW8 1EP 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 Oval, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 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 62.8% 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 1EP.
Vauxhall South near SW8 1EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oval located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Stockwell | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Stockwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
| 0.4 mi | St Mark's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Mark's Churchyard |
| 0.4 mi | Oval Triangle | Small | Walking directions to Oval Triangle |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1EP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 4, Pulham House, Dorset Road, London, SW8 1ER | Flats | Leasehold | £365,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Flat 50, Charmouth House, Dorset Road, London, SW8 1EU | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 41, St Stephens Terrace, London, SW8 1DL | Terraced | Freehold | £1,591,500 |
In the SW8 1EP postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Hagos Butcher & Grocery | 135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Food & Wine | 139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Premier Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 1EP, 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 1EP 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 1EP 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 1EP, including St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good), Herbert Morrison Primary School (Outstanding) and Reay Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW8 1EP is Oval in TfL zone 2, about 560 m away, serving the Northern line.
SW8 1EP 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 1EP 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).