Kensington and Chelsea · SW8

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Covering South Lambeth, Vauxhall, Battersea, Clapham, Stockwell, including Battersea Park, Clapham Town, Nine Elms. Find plumbers nearby.

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SW8 (South Lambeth) in a nutshell

SW8 covers South Lambeth, Vauxhall, Battersea, Clapham, Stockwell, in Lambeth and Wandsworth. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for SW8

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Two councils in one district

SW8 is split between Lambeth and Wandsworth. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

SW8 stretches across Battersea Park, Clapham Town, Nine Elms and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'SW8', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Postcodes change here

Lots of old SW8 postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.

Where's this from?Doogal/ONSPD: 858 of 1,533 postcodes active
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Kensington and Chelsea page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to SW8

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does SW8 cover?

SW8 (South Lambeth, Vauxhall, Battersea, Clapham, Stockwell) includes the wards of Battersea Park, Clapham Town, Nine Elms, Oval, Shaftesbury & Queenstown, Stockwell West & Larkhall, Vauxhall (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to SW8?

Neighbouring districts include SW1P (Victoria Station), SW4 (Clapham), SW1V (Vauxhall Bridge) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering SW8 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in SW8?

About 16,664 households and 36,782 residents at the 2011 Census, across 858 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is SW8 in?

SW8 sits in Lambeth, Wandsworth (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Battersea, Clapham and Brixton Hill, Vauxhall and Camberwell Green.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
SW8 1
Areas covered
South Lambeth, Vauxhall, Battersea, Clapham, Stockwell 2
Active postcodes
858 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
16,664 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
36,782 2
Electoral wards
Battersea Park, Clapham Town, Nine Elms, Oval, Shaftesbury & Queenstown, Stockwell West & Larkhall, Vauxhall 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Battersea, Clapham and Brixton Hill, Vauxhall and Camberwell Green 4
Local authority
Lambeth, Wandsworth 4
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io

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