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SW8 1AN

Dorset Road

Oval

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Overview

Postcode SW8 1AN 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Eythorne Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
62.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Oval has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,569 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Oval has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.1%

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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from SW8 1AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Oval near SW8 1AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SW8 1AN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval
0.5 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms
0.5 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW8 1AN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miEythorne ParkMediumWalking directions to Eythorne Park
0.3 miVauxhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Park
0.3 miSt Mark's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Mark's Churchyard

Area Profile

Population
235
Population density
22,169.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
43.1(+60%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.81(-52%)
Theft from the person
12.12(+29%)
Bicycle theft
4.71(+194%)
Drugs
4.71(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
72
31.03%
African
48
20.69%
Other White
29
12.5%
Other
27
11.64%
Caribbean
18
7.76%
Total population: 232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
38.54%
No qualifications
47
22.93%
Level 3 (A level)
32
15.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
12.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
8.29%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
54
46.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
17.24%
Social rents from council
18
15.52%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.48%
Owns outright
10
8.62%
Total households: 116

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 SW8 1AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 2026Flat 12, Elworth House, Oval Place, London, SW8 1BDFlatsLeasehold£450,000
10 Feb 20269D, Richborne Terrace, London, SW8 1ASTerracedLeasehold£450,000
06 Nov 2025Flat 3, 37, Richborne Terrace, London, SW8 1ASFlatsLeasehold£370,000
26 Sept 202519, Richborne Terrace, London, SW8 1ASFlatsLeasehold£455,000
28 Mar 202529B, Richborne Terrace, London, SW8 1ASFlatsLeasehold£615,000

Schools

In the SW8 1AN postcode area, located within Oval, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW8 1AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryReay Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAshmole Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 1AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSupermarketDorset Road, Lambeth, SW8 1ADWalking directions to Supermarket
0.2 miPrice Cutter42 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQWalking directions to Price Cutter
0.2 miE&J's Offy40 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQWalking directions to E&J's Offy
0.2 miTesco Express139 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0HPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miAshmole Stores73 Claylands Road, London, SW8 1PJWalking directions to Ashmole Stores

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 SW8 1AN, 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)OvalE02000622
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 005AE01003098
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW8 1AN

Is SW8 1AN (Oval) safe?

The area around SW8 1AN records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 SW8 1AN?

The median sale price around SW8 1AN in Oval is £703,000 (about £1,039 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW8 1AN?

There are 20 schools close to SW8 1AN, including Reay Primary School (Outstanding), St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Ashmole Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW8 1AN?

The closest station to SW8 1AN is Oval in TfL zone 2, about 436 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW8 1AN?

SW8 1AN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,569 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW8 1AN (Oval) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SW8 1AN 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).