Property profile

Flat 217 Albert Square

Map showing Flat 2, 17 Albert Square, London

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Estimated sale price

£475,000

Flats sold in Oval

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold12 Sept 2019
£455,000Change since last sale: +£18,000 (+4.0%)
Annualised change
+0.6% per yearLambeth annualised change (flats) since 2019: −0.5% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £1,097 per sq ft
£845 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£252 per sq ft (−23%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Oval
£675,900Estimate vs local median: −£203,000 (−30%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area52 m² / 560 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection17 Apr 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
12 Sept 2019£455,000+102%
30 Jun 2006£225,000-

Local market

Property prices in Oval

Median price£703,000
Price per sq ft£1,039
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£524K – £966K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £703,000 (about £1,039 per square foot) in Oval area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oval over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced21£1,200,000£797
Flats114£675,900£1,097

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oval

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oval.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£480,200£830,000
2017£500,000£1,267,500
2018£470,000£805,000
2019£461,250£925,000
2020£465,000£1,140,000
2021£462,500£917,500
2022£493,500£1,160,000
2023£601,055£1,150,000
2024£510,000£1,155,000
2025£627,300£1,195,975
2026£533,000£1,205,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oval.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oval.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£748£749
2017£756£757
2018£720£689
2019£780£690
2020£792£816
2021£759£732
2022£761£834
2023£1,054£859
2024£787£808
2025£1,020£816
2026£706£723
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oval.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202520, Albert Square, London, SW8 1BSTerracedFreehold£1,200,000
17 Oct 202513, Wilkinson Street, London, SW8 1DDTerracedFreehold£1,392,500
30 May 20252, St Stephens Terrace, London, SW8 1DHDetachedFreehold£2,010,000
13 Feb 2026Ground Floor Flat, 28, Albert Square, London, SW8 1DAFlatsLeasehold£1,200,000
26 Sept 202512, Wilkinson Street, London, SW8 1DBTerracedFreehold£1,525,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
15 Albert Square, London, LondonFreehold331 m²£3,250,000 (2021)
17, Albert Square, London-43 m²-
20 Albert Square, LondonFreehold296 m²£1,200,000 (2025)
21, Albert Square, LondonFreehold272 m²£1,800,000 (2012)
22, Albert Square, LondonFreehold286 m²£332,000 (1995)
Flat 3, 17 Albert Square, London-37 m²-
Flat 3, 23 Albert Square, LondonLeasehold62 m²£630,000 (2021)
Flat 4, 17 Albert Square, LondonLeasehold39 m²£215,000 (2005)
Flat 4, 23 Albert Square, LondonLeasehold51 m²£304,000 (2010)
Flat 5, 23 Albert Square, LondonLeasehold58 m²£187,000 (2000)

Area insights for SW8 1BS

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Overview

Postcode SW8 1BS is located in a major urban area, within the Oval ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Vauxhall South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Vauxhall South is £74,124 per year. The nearest station is Stockwell, about 0.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Vauxhall Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Vauxhall South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Vauxhall South has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.6%

Approximately 27.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Vauxhall South is £74,124 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from SW8 1BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Vauxhall South near SW8 1BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Stockwell located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW8 1BS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell
0.4 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms
0.4 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW8 1BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVauxhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Park
0.5 miSlade GardensSmallWalking directions to Slade Gardens
0.4 miSt Mark's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Mark's Churchyard

Area Profile

Population
365
Population density
12,586.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
112.41(+1025%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.27(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.92(-30%)
Public order
8.9(+32%)
Other theft
7.23(-37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
192
53.04%
Other White
59
16.3%
African
27
7.46%
Other
15
4.14%
Irish
13
3.59%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
220
65.48%
Level 3 (A level)
28
8.33%
No qualifications
27
8.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
6.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.25%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
34.25%
Other social rented
40
22.1%
Owns with a mortgage
33
18.23%
Owns outright
24
13.26%
Other forms of private rent
11
6.08%
Total households: 181

Schools

In the SW8 1BS postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW8 1BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryReay Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryPlatanos CollegeAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 1BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSupermarketDorset Road, Lambeth, SW8 1ADWalking directions to Supermarket
0.1 miCo-op Food173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XWWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miTesco Express139 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0HPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miPremier Food & Wine139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Premier Food & Wine
0.2 miHagos Butcher & Grocery135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery