Postcode SW8 5NX 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 175.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Vauxhall South is £74,124 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 8 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larkhall Park.
Vauxhall South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,844 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Vauxhall South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.2% 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 per household in Vauxhall South is £74,124 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 145 ft away from SW8 5NX.
Vauxhall South near SW8 5NX 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 | 1 | Battersea Power Station | Northern | Walking directions to Battersea Power Station |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Larkhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larkhall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pimlico Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Pimlico Gardens |
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 5NX 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 5NX
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Day 1 | 182A Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2LA | Walking directions to Day 1 |
| 0.3 mi | Amba Food & Wine | South Lambeth Road, Lambeth, SW8 1RH | Walking directions to Amba Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | 1 New Union Square, London, SW11 7DN | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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.