Oval ward is located in the London Borough of Lambeth, covering areas around Kennington and Vauxhall. The ward is named after the nearby Oval cricket ground, a prominent landmark. It includes residential streets, green spaces like Kennington Park, and parts of the South Lambeth Road. The area has a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, and is well-connected by public transport, including the Northern line and several bus routes.
Local amenities include shops, cafes, and pubs, catering to both residents and visitors. The ward is close to key destinations such as the Imperial War Museum and the River Thames. Oval has a varied demographic, with a blend of long-term residents and newer arrivals. The area balances urban convenience with quieter residential pockets, making it a practical place to live in central London.
On average Oval has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Oval is £60,172 per year. There are 4 schools in Oval: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £503,000 in Oval area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £3,950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 67 | £465,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £1,700,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £1,150,975 |
10 years price trend in Oval
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Albert Avenue
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Fentiman Road
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Mawbey Street
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Crewdson Road
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Aldebert Terrace
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Rita Road
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Old South Lambeth Road
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Carroun Road
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Richborne Terrace
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Tradescant Road
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Wyvil Road
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Kenchester Close
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Oval
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Dorset Road
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Bolney Street
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Dorset Road
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Cottingham Road
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Wheatsheaf Lane
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Walberswick Street
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St Stephen's Terrace
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Wyvil Road
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Wheatsheaf Lane
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Kennington West & Vauxhall North
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Carroun Road
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Elias Place
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Hartington Road
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Cobbett Street
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Dorset Road
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Albert Avenue
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Rita Road
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Meadow Road
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Vauxhall South
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Handforth Road
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Oval
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Kennington West & Vauxhall North
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Cobbett Street
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Dorset Road
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Richborne Terrace
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Bolney Street
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Bolney Street
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Trigon Road
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Fentiman Road
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Vauxhall South
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Oval
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Vauxhall South
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Fentiman Road
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Meadow Road
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Ebbisham Drive
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Davidson Gardens
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Kennington Park Road
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Harleyford Street
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Albert Square
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Albert Square
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Ely Place
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St Stephen's Terrace
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Wilkinson Street
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Walberswick Street
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Davidson Gardens
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Wyvil Road
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Pickworth Close
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Albert Square
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Fentiman Road
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Richborne Terrace
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Vauxhall South
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Walton Close
SW90JP
Prima Road
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Oval
SE115SG
Clayton Street
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Dorset Road
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St Stephen's Terrace
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Dorset Road
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Meadow Road
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Vauxhall South
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Hartington Road
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Harleyford Road
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Dorset Road
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Fentiman Road
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Vauxhall South
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Oval
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Ebbisham Drive
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Meadow Road
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Dorset Road
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Dorset Road
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Claylands Road
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Vauxhall South
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Stockwell North
SW90HY
Crewdson Road
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Cranmer Road
SE115AT
Kennington West & Vauxhall North
SE115BB
Kennington West & Vauxhall North
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Richborne Terrace
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Oval Place
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Albert Square
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Claylands Road
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Old South Lambeth Road
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Wyvil Road
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Wilcox Road
SE115JH
Vauxhall South
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Dorset Road
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Claylands Place
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.