Postcode SW8 2LP 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 236.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Vauxhall South is £74,124 per year. The nearest station is Vauxhall located about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens.
Vauxhall South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,397 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Vauxhall South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 236.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 77 ft away from SW8 2LP.
Vauxhall South near SW8 2LP 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1,2 | Vauxhall | South Western, Victoria | Walking directions to Vauxhall |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Pimlico | Victoria | Walking directions to Pimlico |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
| 0.4 mi | St. George's Square | Small | Walking directions to St. George's Square |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £700,000 in Vauxhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,500 up to £3,270,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 89 | £690,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £1,295,000 |
10 year median price trend in Vauxhall
In the SW8 2LP 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 2LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | 3 Bondway, Vauxhall, London, SW8 1SJ | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 16,22 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2JW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.