Postcode SW8 1TQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 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 48.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from SW8 1TQ.
Vauxhall South near SW8 1TQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1,2 | Vauxhall | South Western, Victoria | Walking directions to Vauxhall |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Pedlar's Park | Small | Walking directions to Pedlar's Park |
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 1TQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 50B, Bonnington Square, London, SW8 1TQ | Flats | Leasehold | £535,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 32B, Bonnington Square, London, SW8 1TQ | Flats | Leasehold | £932,205 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Flat B, 64, Bonnington Square, London, SW8 1TG | Flats | Leasehold | £960,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 81, Bonnington Square, London, SW8 1TG | Terraced | Freehold | £1,440,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Flat C, 29, Bonnington Square, London, SW8 1TF | Flats | Leasehold | £795,000 |
In the SW8 1TQ postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1TQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Italo Deli | 13 Bonnington Square, London, SW8 1TE | Walking directions to Italo Deli |
| 0.2 mi | Super Way Express | Kennington Lane, Lambeth, SE11 5HT | Walking directions to Super Way Express |
| 0.2 mi | Payless Food & Wine | 322 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5HY | Walking directions to Payless Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Up Box | South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1SS | Walking directions to Up Box |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 7-11 South Lambeth Place, London, SW8 1SP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 1TQ, 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 1TQ 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 1TQ 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 1TQ, including St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), St Mark's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Lilian Baylis Technology School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW8 1TQ is Vauxhall in TfL zone 1,2, about 304 m away, serving the South Western and Victoria lines.
SW8 1TQ 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 1TQ 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).