Postcode SW8 1BH 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 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Stockwell North is £50,600 per year. The nearest station is Stockwell located about 0.3 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larkhall Park.
Stockwell North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,081 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Stockwell North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 93.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from SW8 1BH.
Stockwell North near SW8 1BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stockwell located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Stockwell | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Stockwell |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Larkhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larkhall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Claylands Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Claylands Road Open Space |
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 1BH postcode area, located within Stockwell North, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Food & Wine | 139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Premier Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Hagos Butcher & Grocery | 135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | 127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 139 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0HP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.