SW8 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 814 postcodes across 5 sectors in Lambeth.
Full fibre
87%
Gigabit
87%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
814
SW8 spans 814 postcodes in Lambeth. Full fibre and gigabit reach 87.4%, below most central London codes in this batch but still solid coverage.
Broadband speeds in SW8
Share of SW8 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 814 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit and full fibre availability sit at 87.4%, a noticeable drop from Lambeth's SW2 (92.5%) and SW9 (92.5%). Superfast reaches 97.7%, leaving an 8.4% segment with 30-300 Mbps connections. Networks capable of 300 Mbps extend to 89.2%. Universal Service Obligation coverage is complete. This postcode shows more infrastructure variation than the adjacent larger codes, typical of areas where fibre deployment has been more gradual. SW8 covers Vauxhall and surrounding residential streets with a more traditional housing mix than central London. Fibre rollout here has been substantial but less uniform than postcodes serving dense commercial zones. The 8.4% without gigabit access reflects properties where infrastructure has arrived more recently. Still, 87.4% gigabit coverage is respectable, and superfast is near-universal.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
SW8 splits into 5 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW8 1 | 235 | 100% | 89% | 89% |
| SW8 2 | 227 | 100% | 88% | 88% |
| SW8 3 | 148 | 99% | 93% | 93% |
| SW8 4 | 163 | 92% | 78% | 78% |
| SW8 5 | 41 | 94% | 94% | 94% |
All SW8 1 postcodes (235)
All SW8 2 postcodes (227)
All SW8 3 postcodes (148)
All SW8 4 postcodes (163)
All SW8 5 postcodes (41)
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Living in Lambeth
House price data is unavailable for SW8. Most households will have sufficient speeds, though the higher proportion without gigabit means some addresses may experience tighter bandwidth constraints.
Crime per month
4
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
99/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
80/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
SW8 broadband FAQs
How does SW8 compare to nearby SW4 and SW9?
SW8 has gigabit at 87.4%, lower than SW4 (90.3%) and SW9 (92.5%).
What percentage of SW8 is limited to 30-300 Mbps?
8.4%, higher than most central codes but still less than one in ten.
Is gigabit available in this Lambeth postcode?
87.4% have gigabit infrastructure, but 12.6% lack gigabit access.
How do I find out what my address can get?
Submit your postcode to a broadband comparison site or provider to check gigabit and superfast options.
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Every postcode in SW8 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources