Postcode SW8 1AB is located in a major urban area, within the Oval ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Oval area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oval is £75,642 per year. The nearest station is Oval located about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest medium park is Vauxhall Park.
Oval has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,756 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Oval has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW8 1AB.
Oval near SW8 1AB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Stockwell | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Stockwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
| 0.3 mi | St Mark's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Mark's Churchyard |
| 0.4 mi | Oval Triangle | Small | Walking directions to Oval Triangle |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £516,000 in Oval area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £2,010,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £2,010,000 |
| Flats | 68 | £465,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £1,320,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £1,191,950 |
10 year median price trend in Oval
In the SW8 1AB postcode area, located within Oval, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Supermarket | Dorset Road, Lambeth, SW8 1AD | Walking directions to Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Price Cutter | Clapham Road, Lambeth, SW9 0JQ | Walking directions to Price Cutter |
| 0.2 mi | E&J's Offy | 40 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQ | Walking directions to E&J's Offy |
| 0.2 mi | Hagos Butcher & Grocery | 135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Nisa |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.