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About

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.

Area overview

On average Oval has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Oval is £60,166 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
172
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
35.7%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Oval Population
12,441
Population density
15,734.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,569
36.73%
Other White
2,290
18.41%
African
1,433
11.52%
Caribbean
772
6.21%
Other
748
6.01%
Total population: 12,439

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,957
35.4%
Other social rented
1,080
19.53%
Social rents from council
881
15.93%
Owns with a mortgage
818
14.79%
Owns outright
609
11.01%
Total households: 5,529

Property prices in Oval

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £512,750 in Oval area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £3,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oval in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oval over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats71£466,000
Semi-Detached3£1,700,000
Terraced16£1,150,975

10 years median price trend in Oval

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oval.

All postcodes in Oval

SW82SR

Luscombe Way

SW82SX

Wyvil Road

SE114PP

Hanover Gardens

SE115SQ

Kennington Oval

SW81AS

Richborne Terrace

SW81AW

Rita Road

SW81BL

Aldebert Terrace

SW81EA

Heyford Avenue

SW81JT

Carroun Road

SW81NS

Elias Place

SW81QU

Meadow Place

SW81UB

Ebbisham Drive

SW90LR

Offley Road

SE115SS

Kennington Oval

SW81NU

Claylands Road

SW81BJ

Aldebert Terrace

SW81EE

Heyford Avenue

SW81EL

Bolney Street

SW81XA

Tradescant Road

SW81XE

Tradescant Road

SW82BG

Thorncroft Street

SW90EA

Crewdson Road

SW81AJ

Dorset Road

SW81EH

Dorset Road

SW81ER

Dorset Road

SW81HB

Rita Road

SW81JY

Fentiman Road

SW81LU

Kennington Oval

SW82HU

Hartington Road

SW82SS

Luscombe Way

SW82TN

Brough Close

SW82TP

Kingswood Close

SW82TY

Kenchester Close

SW90JU

South Island Place

SE115AU

Kennington West & Vauxhall North

SE115SW

Kennington Oval

SW81AD

Dorset Road

SW81BB

Dorset Road

SW81DD

Wilkinson Street

SW81LW

Carroun Road

SW81NF

Ashmole Street

SW81NZ

Claylands Road

SW82HL

Hartington Road

SW82ST

Wyvil Road

SW82UD

Stockwell North

SE115RW

Kennington Oval

SW81AP

Richborne Terrace

SW81EW

Bolney Street

SW81LE

Fentiman Road

SW81QE

Meadow Road

SW90JG

Prima Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.