Postcode SE5 0SE is located in a major urban area, within the Kennington ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Oval area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 168.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oval is £75,642 per year. The nearest station is Oval, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kennington Park.
Oval has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,384 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Oval has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oval is £75,642 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from SE5 0SE.
Oval near SE5 0SE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oval located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.8 mi | 1,2 | Vauxhall | South Western, Victoria | Walking directions to Vauxhall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kennington Park | Large | Walking directions to Kennington Park |
| 0.4 mi | Eythorne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eythorne Park |
| 0.5 mi | Pasley Park | Small | Walking directions to Pasley Park |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 (about £734 per square foot) in Kennington area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,500 up to £1,610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 17 | £1,112,500 | £898 |
| Flats | 82 | £468,750 | £705 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £500,000 | £1,200,000 |
| 2017 | £360,000 | £1,200,000 |
| 2018 | £475,000 | £1,240,000 |
| 2019 | £492,000 | £1,050,000 |
| 2020 | £400,000 | £1,032,500 |
| 2021 | £480,000 | £1,202,500 |
| 2022 | £492,500 | £1,200,000 |
| 2023 | £436,500 | £1,340,000 |
| 2024 | £460,000 | £1,060,500 |
| 2025 | £425,000 | £1,106,250 |
| 2026 | £480,000 | £1,175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £791 | £723 |
| 2017 | £758 | £815 |
| 2018 | £724 | £907 |
| 2019 | £684 | £789 |
| 2020 | £697 | £882 |
| 2021 | £713 | £927 |
| 2022 | £711 | £910 |
| 2023 | £712 | £1,063 |
| 2024 | £713 | £867 |
| 2025 | £696 | £897 |
| 2026 | £746 | £989 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 0SE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | 80A, Bolton Crescent, London, SE5 0SE | Flats | Leasehold | £545,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 80B, Bolton Crescent, London, SE5 0SE | Flats | Leasehold | £543,250 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 70D, Bolton Crescent, London, SE5 0SE | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2025 | 70C, Bolton Crescent, London, SE5 0SE | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 41A, Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RZ | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 |
In the SE5 0SE postcode area, located within Oval, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 0SE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Choice Store | 6 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BU | Walking directions to Your Choice Store |
| 0.2 mi | Ever Fresh Food & Wine | 38 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BT | Walking directions to Ever Fresh Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Payless | 334 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4PP | Walking directions to Payless |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Cook's Road, Southwark, SE17 3NQ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | TR Local Express | 246 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4DA | Walking directions to TR Local Express |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE5 0SE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Robert Amos
Kennington - Elected 7 May 2026
Dominic John Lynch
Kennington - Elected 7 May 2026
Joanne Naomi Simpson
Kennington - Elected 7 May 2026
Florence Eshalomi
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE5 0SE records about 168 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.
The median sale price around SE5 0SE in Oval is £535,000 (about £734 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE5 0SE, including Evolve Academy, St John the Divine Church of England Primary School (Good) and Christ Church Primary SW9 (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE5 0SE is Oval in TfL zone 2, about 399 m away, serving the Northern line.
SE5 0SE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,384 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE5 0SE is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Robert Amos (Labour Party), Dominic John Lynch (Labour Party) and Joanne Naomi Simpson (Labour Party).