Postcode SW8 1AS 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 0.2 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 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.
Oval has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from SW8 1AS.
Oval near SW8 1AS 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| 0.5 mi | 1,2 | Vauxhall | South Western, Victoria | Walking directions to Vauxhall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kennington Park | Large | Walking directions to Kennington Park |
| 0.5 mi | Eythorne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eythorne Park |
| 0.3 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 21 | £1,200,000 | £797 |
| Flats | 114 | £675,900 | £1,097 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1AS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | 9D, Richborne Terrace, London, SW8 1AS | Terraced | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | Flat 3, 37, Richborne Terrace, London, SW8 1AS | Flats | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 19, Richborne Terrace, London, SW8 1AS | Flats | Leasehold | £455,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 29B, Richborne Terrace, London, SW8 1AS | Flats | Leasehold | £615,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Flat 12, Elworth House, Oval Place, London, SW8 1BD | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 |
In the SW8 1AS postcode area, located within Oval, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Supermarket | Dorset Road, Lambeth, SW8 1AD | Walking directions to Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Price Cutter | 42 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQ | Walking directions to Price Cutter |
| 0.1 mi | E&J's Offy | 40 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQ | Walking directions to E&J's Offy |
| 0.2 mi | Ashmole Stores | 73 Claylands Road, London, SW8 1PJ | Walking directions to Ashmole Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Payless | 334 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4PP | Walking directions to Payless |
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 SW8 1AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bryn Corton Scott
Oval - Elected 7 May 2026
Claire Kathleen Holland
Oval - Elected 7 May 2026
Diogo Costa
Oval - Elected 7 May 2026
Florence Eshalomi
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW8 1AS 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.
The median sale price around SW8 1AS in Oval is £703,000 (about £1,039 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW8 1AS, including Reay Primary School (Outstanding), Ashmole Primary School (Outstanding) and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW8 1AS is Oval in TfL zone 2, about 366 m away, serving the Northern line.
SW8 1AS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SW8 1AS 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).