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SE5 0TA

Camberwell New Road

Myatt's Fields

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Detailed insights for SE5 0TA

Overview

Postcode SE5 0TA is located in a major urban area, within the Myatt's Fields ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Oval area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below 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 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kennington Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
55.9%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Oval has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,766 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Oval has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.9%

Approximately 55.9% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Oval is £75,642 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from SE5 0TA.

Flood risk

No risk

Oval near SE5 0TA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Oval located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE5 0TA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval
0.6 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington
0.7 mi

1,2

Vauxhall

South Western, Victoria

Walking directions to Vauxhall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE5 0TA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKennington ParkLargeWalking directions to Kennington Park
0.4 miEythorne ParkMediumWalking directions to Eythorne Park
0.2 miKennington Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Kennington Open Space

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
5,259.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.03(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.67(+25%)
Drugs
12.47(+101%)
Vehicle crime
9.35(0%)
Other theft
9.35(-18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
79
27.62%
Caribbean
50
17.48%
African
48
16.78%
Other White
23
8.04%
Other Black
20
6.99%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
45.7%
No qualifications
44
17.19%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.42%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
59
53.15%
Owns with a mortgage
16
14.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.41%
Owns outright
13
11.71%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.6%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Myatt's Fields

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£667
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£420K – £720K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £667 per square foot) in Myatt's Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £1,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Myatt's Fields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£1,396,000£832
Terraced13£870,000£658
Flats53£491,000£667

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Myatt's Fields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Myatt's Fields.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£575,000£657,500
2017£427,000£842,500
2018£420,000£690,000
2019£427,500£617,500
2020£480,000£777,500
2021£440,000£750,000
2022£487,500£800,000
2023£475,000£965,000
2024£462,500£849,350
2025£473,000£965,000
2026£420,000£818,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Myatt's Fields.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Myatt's Fields.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£743£751
2017£667£532
2018£628£663
2019£616£618
2020£663£724
2021£693£677
2022£693£723
2023£668£678
2024£672£686
2025£684£700
2026£655£723
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Myatt's Fields.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Myatt's Fields in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 0TA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 0TA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 202541A, Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RZFlatsLeasehold£450,000
31 Mar 202553A, Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RZFlatsLeasehold£503,500
12 Dec 2025Flat 4, Ranyard Court, 1, Ellis Terrace, London, SE11 4BYFlatsLeasehold£530,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 2, 28, Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BUFlatsLeasehold£600,000
27 Apr 202680A, Bolton Crescent, London, SE5 0SEFlatsLeasehold£545,000

Schools

In the SE5 0TA postcode area, located within Oval, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE5 0TA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableEvolve AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryAshmole Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryHenry Fawcett Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 0TA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE5 0TA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miYour Choice Store6 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BUWalking directions to Your Choice Store
0.1 miEver Fresh Food & Wine38 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BTWalking directions to Ever Fresh Food & Wine
0.2 miPayless334 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4PPWalking directions to Payless
0.2 miHappy Shopper74 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BHWalking directions to Happy Shopper
0.2 miE&J's Offy40 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQWalking directions to E&J's Offy

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 SE5 0TA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Annie Gallop

Myatt's Fields - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Patience Clague

Myatt's Fields - Elected 7 May 2026

Green 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
WardMyatt's FieldsE05014107
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)OvalE02000622
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 005EE01003183
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE5 0TA

Is SE5 0TA (Oval) safe?

The area around SE5 0TA records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near SE5 0TA?

The median sale price around SE5 0TA in Oval is £550,000 (about £667 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE5 0TA?

There are 20 schools close to SE5 0TA, including Evolve Academy, Ashmole Primary School (Outstanding) and Henry Fawcett Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE5 0TA?

The closest station to SE5 0TA is Oval in TfL zone 2, about 269 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE5 0TA?

SE5 0TA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,766 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE5 0TA (Oval) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE5 0TA is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Annie Gallop (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Patience Clague (Green Party).