SW8 2LS has a low crime rate (21.1 incidents per 1,000 residents). Crime levels are stable. It is in the Lambeth borough.

What are property prices in SW8 2LS?

The median property price in SW8 2LS is £1200k. Prices changed -42.9% in the past year. For a detailed breakdown by property type and price history, see the property section on LondonIQ.

How good is transport in SW8 2LS?

SW8 2LS has a PTAL (Public Transport Accessibility Level) of 4, on a scale of 1a (lowest) to 6b (highest). The nearest tube station is Vauxhall, approximately 0.7 minutes away. There are 2 bus routes serving the area.

What are the schools like near SW8 2LS?

The nearest primary school to SW8 2LS is Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism rated Good by Ofsted. The nearest secondary school is Lilian Baylis Technology School (Ofsted: Outstanding). LondonIQ shows Ofsted ratings and exam scores for all nearby schools.

What is the liveability score for SW8 2LS?

SW8 2LS has a liveability score of 85/100, placing it in the top 1% of London postcodes. The score combines safety, transport, schools, environment, and amenities data.

SW8 2LS Postcode — Crime Rate, Schools & House Prices

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At a glance

📍SW8 2LS is in Vauxhall, Lambeth — exceptional school provision — 100% Good or Outstanding.
🏠Property prices average £1.2m (median). Crime is 68% below the London average.
👤Best for: Families, Commuters, Young professionals

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Property

1 May

Prices, sales volume and market trends

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Low transaction volume — only 3 sales in 24 months. Price figures may not reflect the wider area. Treat with caution.

£1,200,000

Median sale price

-42.9%

This year

Flat

Dominant type

Price history

5-year change

+96.4%

Sales (24 months)3

New build0.0%

Avg flat£1,200,000

Price per m²£11,917/m²

Avg floor area100.7 m²

EPC breakdown

38%

15%

Based on 59 properties · Confidence: high

Street mix

Flat 100%

LHA rates — Inner South West London

Shared room£685/mo

1 bedroom£1420/mo

2 bedrooms£1700/mo

3 bedrooms£2160/mo

4 bedrooms£2900/mo

Stamp duty

Standard buyer£61,250

First-time buyerFTB

£61,250

Additional propertyBTL/2nd

£97,250

England & NI rates 2025/26. Additional property rate adds 3% on each band.

Current mortgage rates

2-year fixed4.58%

5-year fixed4.32%

SVR7.25%

Bank of England (monthly average)

Affordability

25.4×

Price-to-income

£6,003/mo

Est. mortgage

Low

Market activity

100d

Days to sell

Falling

Market momentum

Energy & construction

Solar yield856 kWh/kWp/yr

Heat pump suitableYes

EPC upgrade costLow

Rebuild cost estimate£251,750

Rebuild cost per m²£2,500/m²

BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.

Construction era1996-2002

WallsSystem built, as built, insulated (assumed)

Heating fuelelectricity (not community)

GlazingFully double glazed

Council tax band Band FAnnual charge £2,669

Price growth potentialHigh

Stamp Duty & Affordability Calculator

Stamp duty on median price (£1,200,000)

£61,250

Standard buyer

£61,250

First-time buyer

Affordability check — your annual salary

Deposit

Affordability uses 4.5× single income and 4.75% indicative rate over 25 years. Not financial advice.

Investment

Rental yield, rent and gentrification

Investment score

Weak

Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.

Low gross yield (1.80%) makes this better for owner-occupiers than buy-to-let investors. Capital growth outlook is high.

Avg monthly rent£1,800

Gross yield1.80% (low)

Gentrification score58/100

Sales last 12 months1

Rental market

Very High

Demand

Very Low

Void risk

Young professional

Tenant profile

+5.9%

Rent growth (1yr)

Market liquidity

Low

Market activity

100d

Est. days to sell

8/100

Velocity score

Future outlook

High

Price growth potential

High

Development pressure

Low

New supply risk

Safety

29 May

Crime rates and local incidents

LOW CRIME

21.1 incidents per 1,000 residents

↑ Rising 56.5%

-56% vs borough

Crime by type

Other9

Theft8

Anti-social behaviour7

Robbery4

Violence & sexual offences4

Drug offences3

Burglary1

Vehicle crime0

Road safety

100

Road safety score

Accidents (5yr)

Crime is 168% below London average

Transport

1 May

Public transport accessibility and links

PTAL 4

Good

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VauxhallVictoria line

0.7 min walk

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Vauxhall→ Waterloo· 34 tph

4 min

Nearby stations

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Vauxhall Underground StationVictoria

1 min walk

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VauxhallNational Rail

2 min walk

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Pimlico Underground StationVictoria

8 min walk

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Nine Elms Underground StationNorthern

9 min walk

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Oval Underground StationNorthern

13 min walk

🚌2 bus routes · 7 stops within 400m

Walkability score

263

Footpaths (500m)

Santander docks (800m)

0.1 km

Nearest cycle dock

Central London commute times

31 min

London Bridge

26 min

Victoria

23 min

Waterloo ★

37 min

Canary Wharf

31 min

City

Source: TfL Journey Planner (sector-level)

Location

Schools

18 Apr

Nearest schools and Ofsted ratings

Education score

Excellent for families

★ Top school within 1km

★★

Primary

Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism

Good · 7 min walk

KS2: 101.9

★★★

Secondary

Lilian Baylis Technology School

Outstanding · 7 min walk

P8: 0.00A8: 46.2

100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding

Childcare

Tachbrook Nursery School

Not inspected · 6 min walk

10 primaries · 2 secondaries · 1 childcare — within 1km

Environment

22 Apr

Flood risk, air quality and noise

Flood riskLOW

Low

Surface waterNONE

No assessed surface water flood risk

Air qualityLOW

NO₂: 24.0 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 9.0 µg/m³

NoiseMEDIUM

road

Radon riskLOW

0.5% of local properties affected

ULEZ zone · £12.50/dayCCZ: 0.1 km away✗ Not Green Belt✗ Not AONB13% green spaceTree canopy: 28%

Nearest SSSI: Hampstead Heath Woods SSSI — 9.7 km

Energy

Solar: 856 kWh/kWp/yrHeat pump: SuitableEPC upgrade: Low

Ground stability

Geology: CLAY, SILT AND SAND

Subsidence risk: Medium

Shrink-swell: Medium

Running sand risk: Low

Insurance risk

Elevated

Cost band

Low

Flood risk

Medium

Subsidence risk

0.5%

Flood claim prob.

Health

GP, dental and hospital access

LONDON SHA PHP

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, HOBART HSE, WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 2JW

1 min walk

GPs within 1km

Dentists within 1km

Care homes (1km)

Nearest hospitalVincent Square Clinic · 868 m

Nearest A&EGUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 1.4 km

A&E 4hr targetNHS target: 95%60.0%

Demographics

22 Apr

Population, deprivation and income

Decile 7/10

Less deprived than average

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Rank: 20,538 nationally

1,709

Est. population

103,503/km²

70%

Employed

71%

Degree educated

£47,300

Median income

4.1%

Claimant rate

Inner cityVery high densityYoung professionals

Community stability

Age profile

Under 1814%

18–3442%

35–4925%

50–6415%

65+3%

Tenure

Own outright16%

Own (mortgage)11%

Private rent46%

Social rent20%

Shared ownership7%

Ethnicity

White British27%

White Other25%

Asian20%

Black13%

Mixed7%

Other9%

Employment & lifestyle

Managerial / professional57%

Routine / semi-routine8%

No car household76%

Unemployed5%

No qualifications6%

Housing tenure (Census 2021)

Private rent 46%Social rent 20%

vs. London

Income vs London+12.6%

Price vs London+130.8%

Politics

Local councillors and MP

Ward majorityLabour

Ward majority vote12.0%

Ward turnout88%

Election year2026

MPFlorence Eshalomi (Labour (Co-op))

MP majority15,112

ConstituencyVauxhall and Camberwell Green

Councillors

Jacqueline BondGreen

David FordLabour

Liam DaleyLabour

Amenities

Shops, restaurants, parks and more

189

Parks (1km)

Restaurants (800m)

Cafes (800m)

Pubs (400m)

Pharmacies (800m)

Gyms (1km)

Sports (1km)

Convenience

Nearest supermarket0086 Supermarket · 673 m

2 tennis courts2 swimming pools5 sports halls

Libraries (1km)

Cinemas (2km)

403m

Post office

Nearby shops

Tesco Express117 m

Shop Go Oriental Supermarket189 m

Vauxhall Express191 m

Up Box217 m

Nearby cafes

Starbucks146 m

Costa206 m

Knot216 m

Cafe 89244 m

Nearby restaurants

Waterfront.London44 m

Pret A Manger63 m

Cottons Rum Shack & Restaurant67 m

Brunswick House Cafe139 m

Nearby pubs

The Riverside Vauxhall107 m

Embankment Bar240 m

Fantazya245 m

Metropolis London262 m

Nearby gyms

Embody Wellness42 m

The Gym117 m

VauxWall West Climbing Centre216 m

F45 Training230 m

Nearby pharmacies

Tesco Pharmacy735 m

Portman Pharmacy768 m

Victoria Pharmacy899 m

Nearby health

Riverside dental spa89 m

Riverside medical centre92 m

Rebas Medical Clinic178 m

Eudelo184 m

Food hygiene (5-star)61% of 152

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