Postcode SW8 1EB is located in a major urban area, within the Oval ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Vauxhall South area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Vauxhall South is £62,900 per year. The nearest station is Nine Elms located about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest medium park is Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens.
Vauxhall South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,988 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Vauxhall South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Vauxhall South is £62,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW8 1EB.
Vauxhall South near SW8 1EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Nine Elms located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| 0.4 mi | 1,2 | Vauxhall | South Western, Victoria | Walking directions to Vauxhall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens |
| 0.2 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 1EB postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | 127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.1 mi | Hagos Butcher & Grocery | 135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Food & Wine | 139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Premier Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Amba Food & Wine | South Lambeth Road, Lambeth, SW8 1RH | Walking directions to Amba Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Supermarket | Dorset Road, Lambeth, SW8 1AD | Walking directions to Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.