History of Vauxhall

There is no mention of Vauxhall in the 1086 Domesday Book. The area used to be part of the Manor of South Lambeth. In 1317 King Edward II granted the manor of Vauxhall, Surrey, to Sir Roger d'Amory for his "good services" at the Battle of Bannockburn.

The land was flat and parts were marshy and poorly drained by ditches. Development of the area started in the mid 18th century. Prior to this, it provided market garden produce for the nearby City of London.

It is generally accepted that the etymology of Vauxhall is from the name of Faulke de Breaute, the head of King John's mercenaries, who owned a large house in the area which was referred to as Faulke's Hall, later Foxhall, and eventually Vauxhall.

The area only became generally known by this name when the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens opened as a public attraction. Initially most visitors would have approached by river, but crowds of Londoners of all classes came to know the area after the construction of the first Westminster Bridge in the 1740s.

Home of Vauxhall Motors in Wandsworth Road, this area has grown in popularity and fame over the last few years. It has become the centre for gay clubbing. It also has some of the most expensive penthouses in the Gabriel’s Wharf complex. It is also famed for Vauxhall Cross, more commonly known as MI6, the head office for the British Intelligence Service. Beside this, it has a good choice of properties in quiet squares. Bonnington Square, which was taken over by squatters in the 70’s and 80’s is now famed for its cheap cafés and restaurants. Vauxhall generally has many cafés, restaurants and shops and a large supermarket. It has excellent transport links and one can walk along the river to the west end within half an hour.

Places of interest

http://www.vauxhallandkennington.org.uk/

• Vauxhall Park • Vauxhall City Farm

Transport Links – Visit Transport for London for more information

Vauxhall Cross Transport Interchange – Large bus station with solar panels powering 60% of its lighting
Vauxhall – National Rail & Victoria Line
Kennington – Northern Line
Oval – Northern Line

Local Authority

Lambeth – http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/

Council tax bands for 2007/2008

Please note you should always check the value of your property on the 1st April 1991 to ensure you are in the correct council tax band.

Council Tax band	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
Property Values as of April 1991	Up to £40K	£40 to £52K	£52K to £68K	£68K to £88K	£88K to £120K	£120K to £160K	£160K to £320K	over £320K
Lambeth LA	£791.49	£923.40	£1,055.32	£1,187.23	£1,451.06	£1,714.89	£1,978.72	£2,374.46

Average Rental and Sale prices for Vauxhall (SW8)

	Postcode	Area	1 Bedrooms	2 Bedrooms	3 Bedrooms	Bigger
To Rent	SW8	Vauxhall	£356 pw	£502 pw	£851 pw	£481 pw
For Sale	SW8	Vauxhall	£364,000	£494,000	£871,000	£652,000

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