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SE11 5SN

Harleyford Road

Oval

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Overview

Postcode SE11 5SN 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 very high crime levels, with around 460.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.6× 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 Oval, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kennington Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
460
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
48.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Vauxhall South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,863 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Vauxhall South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 460.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.9%

Approximately 48.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from SE11 5SN.

Flood risk

Very low

Vauxhall South near SE11 5SN has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Oval located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE11 5SN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval
0.3 mi

1,2

Vauxhall

South Western, Victoria

Walking directions to Vauxhall
0.6 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE11 5SN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKennington ParkLargeWalking directions to Kennington Park
0.3 miVauxhall Pleasure GardensMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens
0.2 miVauxhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Park

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
15,952.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
177.13(+1788%)
Violence and sexual offences
100.29(+223%)
Anti-social behaviour
68.04(+153%)
Other theft
46.92(+310%)
Robbery
42.82(+1103%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
49.82%
Other White
41
15.13%
African
22
8.12%
Other
20
7.38%
Irish
10
3.69%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
173
68.65%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
7.94%
No qualifications
17
6.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
3.97%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
66
48.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
27.74%
Owns with a mortgage
18
13.14%
Owns outright
9
6.57%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.65%
Total households: 137

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 SE11 5SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE11 5SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 2025Flat 5, Hutton Court, 3, Bedser Close, London, SE11 5BEFlatsLeasehold£517,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 8, Hutton Court, 3, Bedser Close, London, SE11 5BEFlatsLeasehold£530,000
12 Mar 2025Flat 96, Wisden House, Meadow Road, London, SW8 1LSFlatsLeasehold£380,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 26, Wisden House, Meadow Road, London, SW8 1LTFlatsLeasehold£335,000
07 Nov 2025Flat 55, Wisden House, Meadow Road, London, SW8 1LTFlatsLeasehold£429,000

Schools

In the SE11 5SN postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE11 5SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.2 miSecondaryLilian Baylis Technology SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE11 5SN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE11 5SN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miItalo Deli13 Bonnington Square, London, SW8 1TEWalking directions to Italo Deli
0.2 miAshmole Stores73 Claylands Road, London, SW8 1PJWalking directions to Ashmole Stores
0.2 miPayless Food & Wine322 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5HYWalking directions to Payless Food & Wine
0.2 miSuper Way ExpressKennington Lane, Lambeth, SE11 5HTWalking directions to Super Way Express
0.2 miTesco281 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5QUWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE11 5SN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bryn Corton Scott

Oval - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Claire Kathleen Holland

Oval - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Diogo Costa

Oval - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Florence Eshalomi

Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyVauxhall and Camberwell GreenE14001559
WardOvalE05014108
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Vauxhall SouthE02000621
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 004AE01003102
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE11 5SN

Is SE11 5SN (Vauxhall South) safe?

The area around SE11 5SN records about 460 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE11 5SN?

The median sale price around SE11 5SN in Vauxhall South is £703,000 (about £1,039 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE11 5SN?

There are 20 schools close to SE11 5SN, including St Mark's Church of England Primary School (Good), St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and Lilian Baylis Technology School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE11 5SN?

The closest station to SE11 5SN is Oval in TfL zone 2, about 422 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE11 5SN?

SE11 5SN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,863 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE11 5SN (Vauxhall South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE11 5SN is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Bryn Corton Scott (Labour and Co-operative Party), Claire Kathleen Holland (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Diogo Costa (Labour and Co-operative Party).