Postcode SW8 2XB is located in a major urban area, within the Oval 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 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larkhall 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 7.8% 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 190 ft away from SW8 2XB.
Vauxhall South near SW8 2XB 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 1,2 | Vauxhall | South Western, Victoria | Walking directions to Vauxhall |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Stockwell | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Stockwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Larkhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larkhall Park |
| 0.3 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Riverside Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Gardens |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £703,000 (about £1,039 per square foot) in Oval area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 21 | £1,200,000 | £797 |
| Flats | 114 | £675,900 | £1,097 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £480,200 | £830,000 |
| 2017 | £500,000 | £1,267,500 |
| 2018 | £470,000 | £805,000 |
| 2019 | £461,250 | £925,000 |
| 2020 | £465,000 | £1,140,000 |
| 2021 | £462,500 | £917,500 |
| 2022 | £493,500 | £1,160,000 |
| 2023 | £601,055 | £1,150,000 |
| 2024 | £510,000 | £1,155,000 |
| 2025 | £627,300 | £1,195,975 |
| 2026 | £533,000 | £1,205,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £748 | £749 |
| 2017 | £756 | £757 |
| 2018 | £720 | £689 |
| 2019 | £780 | £690 |
| 2020 | £792 | £816 |
| 2021 | £759 | £732 |
| 2022 | £761 | £834 |
| 2023 | £1,054 | £859 |
| 2024 | £787 | £808 |
| 2025 | £1,020 | £816 |
| 2026 | £706 | £723 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 2XB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | Flat 7, Adrian House, Wyvil Road, London, SW8 2SN | Flats | Leasehold | £457,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 14, Daryngton House, Hartington Road, London, SW8 2HR | Flats | Leasehold | £462,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 1, Daryngton House, Hartington Road, London, SW8 2HR | Flats | Leasehold | £408,500 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | Flat 9, Basil House, Wyvil Road, London, SW8 2SW | Flats | Leasehold | £418,850 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Flat 7, Courthope House, Hartington Road, London, SW8 2HS | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 |
In the SW8 2XB postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 2XB
| 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 | Nisa | 127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Hagos Butcher & Grocery | 135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Food & Wine | 139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Premier Food & Wine |
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 2XB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bryn Corton Scott
Oval - Elected 7 May 2026
Claire Kathleen Holland
Oval - Elected 7 May 2026
Diogo Costa
Oval - Elected 7 May 2026
Florence Eshalomi
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW8 2XB 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 2XB in Vauxhall South is £703,000 (about £1,039 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW8 2XB, including Herbert Morrison Primary School (Outstanding), Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism (Outstanding) and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW8 2XB is Nine Elms in TfL zone 1, about 108 m away, serving the Northern line.
SW8 2XB 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 2XB is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Bryn Corton Scott (Labour and Co-operative Party), Claire Kathleen Holland (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Diogo Costa (Labour and Co-operative Party).