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SW8 1ES

Dorset Road

Oval

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Overview

Postcode SW8 1ES 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 low crime levels, with around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stockwell North is £62,781 per year. The nearest station is Oval, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Vauxhall Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
60.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Stockwell North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,770 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Stockwell North has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.4%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Stockwell North is £62,781 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW8 1ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockwell North near SW8 1ES 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 1ES
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW8 1ES
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVauxhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Park
0.4 miSt Mark's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Mark's Churchyard
0.4 miOval TriangleSmallWalking directions to Oval Triangle

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
21,219.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.89(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.91(-52%)
Drugs
4.49(-28%)
Theft from the person
2.81(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.81(-51%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
102
29.23%
Caribbean
52
14.9%
British
48
13.75%
Other White
47
13.47%
Other
25
7.16%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
36.17%
No qualifications
84
29.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.06%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.74%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
42
31.34%
Other social rented
39
29.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
17.91%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.21%
Owns outright
8
5.97%
Total households: 134

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 1ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat 4, Pulham House, Dorset Road, London, SW8 1ERFlatsLeasehold£365,000
26 Sept 202512, Wilkinson Street, London, SW8 1DBTerracedFreehold£1,525,000
02 Jun 202522, Wilkinson Street, London, SW8 1DBTerracedFreehold£1,265,000
13 Feb 2026Ground Floor Flat, 28, Albert Square, London, SW8 1DAFlatsLeasehold£1,200,000
17 Oct 202513, Wilkinson Street, London, SW8 1DDTerracedFreehold£1,392,500

Schools

In the SW8 1ES postcode area, located within Stockwell North, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW8 1ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryReay Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryHerbert Morrison Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 1ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSupermarketDorset Road, Lambeth, SW8 1ADWalking directions to Supermarket
0.2 miPremier Food & Wine139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Premier Food & Wine
0.2 miHagos Butcher & Grocery135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery
0.2 miNisa127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miCo-op Food173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XWWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 1ES, 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)Stockwell NorthE02000623
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 006EE01003125
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW8 1ES

Is SW8 1ES (Stockwell North) safe?

The area around SW8 1ES records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 1ES?

The median sale price around SW8 1ES in Stockwell North 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 1ES?

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

What is the nearest station to SW8 1ES?

The closest station to SW8 1ES is Oval in TfL zone 2, about 529 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW8 1ES?

SW8 1ES scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,770 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW8 1ES (Stockwell North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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