Postcode SW8 1AE is located in a major urban area, within the Oval ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Stockwell North area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Stockwell North is £50,600 per year. The nearest station is Oval located about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Eythorne Park.
Stockwell North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,884 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Stockwell North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 82.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 60.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 52.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Stockwell North is £50,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from SW8 1AE.
Stockwell North near SW8 1AE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Eythorne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eythorne Park |
| 0.3 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
| 0.4 mi | St Mark's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Mark's Churchyard |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £512,750 in Oval area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £3,950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 71 | £466,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,700,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £1,150,975 |
10 year median price trend in Oval
In the SW8 1AE postcode area, located within Stockwell North, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Supermarket | Dorset Road, Lambeth, SW8 1AD | Walking directions to Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 139 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0HP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Food & Wine | 139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Premier Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Hagos Butcher & Grocery | 135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.