The Oval is a residential and commercial area in Lambeth, located between Kennington and Vauxhall. It is known for the Kia Oval, a historic cricket ground that has hosted international matches since 1845. The area features a mix of Victorian and modern housing, with green spaces like Kennington Park providing recreational space for residents.
Transport links include Oval Underground station, serving the Northern line, and several bus routes connecting to central London. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs, catering to both residents and visitors. The area has a strong community feel, with events often centered around the cricket ground.
On average Oval has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Oval is £62,700 per year. There are 2 schools in Oval: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Oval area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,502 up to £1,830,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 49 | £462,500 |
| Terraced | 20 | £925,000 |
10 years price trend in Oval
SW96NE
Chryssell Road
SW96TY
Lothian Road
SW96UB
Calais Street
SE114PW
Kennington Park Road
SE115SU
Harleyford Street
SE115TY
Kennington Park Road
SW96JF
Cadman Close
SE114BE
Bolton Crescent
SW81LB
Fentiman Road
SW81AT
Richborne Terrace
SW90JP
Prima Road
SW90JD
Oval
SW96SA
Cancell Road
SW96UP
Tindal Street
SE115SG
Clayton Street
SE50RS
Camberwell New Road
SE50RZ
Bolton Crescent
SW96XN
Frederick Crescent
SW81ET
Dorset Road
SW96SQ
Patmos Road
SW96EH
Cranmer Road
SW96HY
Elliott Road
SW96UN
Langton Road
SE59LN
Cormont Road
SW96BS
Oval
SW96UX
Langton Road
SE114BY
Charlton Terrace
SW90HY
Crewdson Road
SW96BT
Cranmer Road
SW96ES
Foxley Road
SW96EW
Kendal Close
SW96SF
Cromwell Road
SW96XF
Myatt Road
SE115TX
Kennington Park Road
SW96NW
Chryssell Road
SW81AX
Richborne Terrace
SW81BD
Oval Place
SW81PJ
Claylands Road
SW96EY
Foxley Road
SW96TZ
Lothian Road
SW96UG
Langton Road
SE114BB
Meadcroft Road
SE115TU
Bowling Green Street
SW81NL
Claylands Place
SE114PP
Hanover Gardens
SE115TW
Kennington Oval
SW81AS
Richborne Terrace
SW90LR
Offley Road
SW96NH
Foxley Road
SW96XD
Langton Road
SE115SS
Kennington Oval
SW81NU
Claylands Road
SW90EA
Crewdson Road
SE59JQ
Halsmere Road
SW81LU
Kennington Oval
SW90JU
South Island Place
SW96DE
Camberwell New Road
SE115SW
Kennington Oval
SW81BB
Dorset Road
SW81AP
Richborne Terrace
SW81LE
Fentiman Road
SW90JG
Prima Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.