Postcode SW8 2LQ 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 220.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 0.1 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,538 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Vauxhall South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 220.9 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 2LQ.
Vauxhall South near SW8 2LQ 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 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 2LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | Flat 80, Bridge House, 18, St George Wharf, London, SW8 2LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £455,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Flat 96, Bridge House, 18, St George Wharf, London, SW8 2LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 85, Bridge House, 18, St George Wharf, London, SW8 2LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £682,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | Flat 108, Bridge House, 18, St George Wharf, London, SW8 2LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £762,500 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | Flat 125, Bridge House, 18, St George Wharf, London, SW8 2LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £1,250,000 |
In the SW8 2LQ 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 2LQ
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW8 2LQ, 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 2LQ records about 221 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 2LQ 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 2LQ, including Lilian Baylis Technology School (Outstanding), St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and Tachbrook Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW8 2LQ is Vauxhall in TfL zone 1,2, about 173 m away, serving the South Western and Victoria lines.
SW8 2LQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,538 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 2LQ 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).