Postcode SW8 2FL 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 171.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 Nine Elms, about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Vauxhall Park.
Vauxhall South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,438 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Vauxhall South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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 rail, approximately 10 ft away from SW8 2FL.
Vauxhall South near SW8 2FL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Nine Elms located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| 0.4 mi | 1,2 | Vauxhall | South Western, Victoria | Walking directions to Vauxhall |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Pimlico | Victoria | Walking directions to Pimlico |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
| 0.5 mi | St. George's Square | Small | Walking directions to St. George's Square |
| 0.4 mi | Pimlico Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Pimlico Gardens |
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 2FL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2025 | Flat 74, Brent House, 50, Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2FL | Flats | Leasehold | £465,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Flat 216, Gladwin Tower, 50, Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2FU | Flats | Leasehold | £1,175,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | Flat 191, Gladwin Tower, 50, Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2FU | Flats | Leasehold | £1,450,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 119, Gladwin Tower, 50, Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2FJ | Flats | Leasehold | £800,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | Flat 140, Gladwin Tower 50, Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2FJ | Flats | Leasehold | £560,000 |
In the SW8 2FL postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 2FL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Wandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2EW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | 0086 Supermarket | Wandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2GE | Walking directions to 0086 Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Amba Food & Wine | South Lambeth Road, Lambeth, SW8 1RH | Walking directions to Amba Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 16,22 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2JW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Shop Go Oriental Supermarket | Parry Street, Lambeth, SW8 1RU | Walking directions to Shop Go Oriental Supermarket |
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 2FL, 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 2FL records about 171 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 2FL 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 2FL, including Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism (Outstanding), Herbert Morrison Primary School (Outstanding) and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW8 2FL is Nine Elms in TfL zone 1, about 166 m away, serving the Northern line.
SW8 2FL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,438 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 2FL 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).