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 137 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.
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Richborne Terrace
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Oval Place
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Albert Square
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Wyvil Road
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Wilcox Road
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Vauxhall South
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Dorset Road
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Claylands Place
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Luscombe Way
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Wyvil Road
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Hanover Gardens
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Kennington Oval
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Elias Place
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Richborne Terrace
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Rita Road
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Aldebert Terrace
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Ebbisham Drive
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Heyford Avenue
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Carroun Road
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Meadow Place
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Offley Road
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Kennington Oval
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Claylands Road
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Aldebert Terrace
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Heyford Avenue
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Bolney Street
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Tradescant Road
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Tradescant Road
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Thorncroft Street
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Crewdson Road
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Dorset Road
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Dorset Road
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Dorset Road
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Rita Road
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Fentiman Road
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Kennington Oval
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Brough Close
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Hartington Road
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Luscombe Way
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Kingswood Close
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Kenchester Close
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South Island Place
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Kennington West & Vauxhall North
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Kennington Oval
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Dorset Road
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Dorset Road
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Wilkinson Street
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Claylands Road
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Carroun Road
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Ashmole Street
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Hartington Road
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Wyvil Road
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Stockwell North