Postcode SW8 1SP 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 460.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.6× 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 Vauxhall, about 0 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens.
Vauxhall South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,863 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Vauxhall South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 460.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 37 ft away from SW8 1SP.
Vauxhall South near SW8 1SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Vauxhall located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 1,2 | Vauxhall | South Western, Victoria | Walking directions to Vauxhall |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Pimlico | Victoria | Walking directions to Pimlico |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
| 0.5 mi | St. George's Square | Small | Walking directions to St. George's Square |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £612,500 (about £886 per square foot) in Vauxhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,500 up to £3,180,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £1,375,000 | £729 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,250,000 | £540 |
| Flats | 129 | £600,000 | £891 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £651,500 | — |
| 2017 | £622,500 | £467,675 |
| 2018 | £773,600 | £825,000 |
| 2019 | £782,947 | £950,000 |
| 2020 | £900,000 | £890,000 |
| 2021 | £658,000 | £757,500 |
| 2022 | £832,500 | £933,333 |
| 2023 | £750,000 | £1,008,750 |
| 2024 | £820,000 | £819,000 |
| 2025 | £690,000 | £1,310,000 |
| 2026 | £537,500 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,008 | — |
| 2017 | £927 | £852 |
| 2018 | £1,174 | £790 |
| 2019 | £952 | £731 |
| 2020 | £1,131 | £910 |
| 2021 | £985 | £885 |
| 2022 | £1,237 | £493 |
| 2023 | £1,033 | £794 |
| 2024 | £1,138 | £1,134 |
| 2025 | £953 | £729 |
| 2026 | £835 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1SP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2025 | 35 - 43, Bondway, London, SW8 1SJ | Other | Freehold | £6,480,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Flat 992, 21, St George Wharf, London, SW8 2FH | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 1136, 19, St George Wharf, London, SW8 2FG | Flats | Leasehold | £580,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 943, 15, St George Wharf, London, SW8 2FD | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 979, 15, St George Wharf, London, SW8 2FD | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 |
In the SW8 1SP postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Little Waitrose | 3 Bondway, Vauxhall, London, SW8 1SJ | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 7-11 South Lambeth Place, London, SW8 1SP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Up Box | South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1SS | Walking directions to Up Box |
| 0.1 mi | Shop Go Oriental Supermarket | Parry Street, Lambeth, SW8 1RU | Walking directions to Shop Go Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 16,22 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2JW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 1SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Ford
Vauxhall - Elected 7 May 2026
Jacqueline Bond
Vauxhall - Elected 7 May 2026
Liam Daley
Vauxhall - Elected 7 May 2026
Florence Eshalomi
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW8 1SP records about 460 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 1SP in Vauxhall South is £612,500 (about £886 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW8 1SP, including Lilian Baylis Technology School (Outstanding), St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Mark's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW8 1SP is Vauxhall in TfL zone 1,2, about 80 m away, serving the South Western and Victoria lines.
SW8 1SP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,863 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 1SP is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Ford (Labour Party), Jacqueline Bond (Green Party) and Liam Daley (Labour Party).