Postcode SW8 2LY is located in a major urban area, within the Stockwell West & Larkhall 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 155.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Vauxhall South is £62,900 per year. The nearest station is Nine Elms located about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larkhall Park.
Vauxhall South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,330 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Vauxhall South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 68.2% 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 of residents in Vauxhall South is £62,900 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from SW8 2LY.
Vauxhall South near SW8 2LY has very low 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Stockwell | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Stockwell |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Battersea Power Station | Northern | Walking directions to Battersea Power Station |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Larkhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larkhall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Riverside Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Gardens |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Stockwell West & Larkhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £2,606,094.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 108 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £963,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stockwell West & Larkhall
In the SW8 2LY 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 2LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 0086 Supermarket | Wandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2GE | Walking directions to 0086 Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Wandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2EW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Day 1 | 182A Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2LA | Walking directions to Day 1 |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Hagos Butcher & Grocery | 135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.