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SW8 1EZ

Bolney Street

Oval

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Detailed insights for SW8 1EZ

Overview

Postcode SW8 1EZ 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 high crime levels, with around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Vauxhall South is £74,124 per year. The nearest station is Nine Elms, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Vauxhall Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Vauxhall South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Vauxhall South has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Vauxhall South is £74,124 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from SW8 1EZ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

9/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SW8 1EZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms
0.4 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval
0.5 mi

1,2

Vauxhall

South Western, Victoria

Walking directions to Vauxhall

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
432
Population density
18,151.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
112.41(+1025%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.27(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.92(-30%)
Public order
8.9(+32%)
Other theft
7.23(-37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
186
42.76%
Other White
113
25.98%
African
22
5.06%
Other
22
5.06%
Caribbean
14
3.22%
Total population: 435

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
272
68%
No qualifications
36
9%
Level 3 (A level)
33
8.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
6.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
4%
Total 16+ residents: 400

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
108
55.1%
Owns with a mortgage
33
16.84%
Owns outright
27
13.78%
Social rents from council
14
7.14%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.08%
Total households: 196

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 1EZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1EZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202561A, Tradescant Road, London, SW8 1XDOtherLeasehold£475,000
24 Nov 202519, Tradescant Road, London, SW8 1XDTerracedFreehold£1,150,000
28 Jul 202523, Tradescant Road, London, SW8 1XDTerracedFreehold£1,300,111
18 Jul 20251, Tradescant Road, London, SW8 1XDTerracedFreehold£800,000
23 May 2025Flat 1, 13, Tradescant Road, London, SW8 1XDFlatsLeasehold£428,000

Schools

In the SW8 1EZ postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHerbert Morrison Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryWyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and AutismFoundation school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 1EZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miHagos Butcher & Grocery135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery
0.1 miPremier Food & Wine139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Premier Food & Wine
0.1 miSupermarketDorset Road, Lambeth, SW8 1ADWalking directions to Supermarket
0.1 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 1EZ, 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)Vauxhall SouthE02000621
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 004EE01003129
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2011-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW8 1EZ

Is SW8 1EZ (Vauxhall South) safe?

The area around SW8 1EZ records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SW8 1EZ?

The median sale price around SW8 1EZ in Vauxhall South 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 1EZ?

There are 20 schools close to SW8 1EZ, including St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good), Herbert Morrison Primary School (Outstanding) and Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW8 1EZ?

The closest station to SW8 1EZ is Nine Elms in TfL zone 1, about 482 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW8 1EZ?

SW8 1EZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,218 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW8 1EZ (Vauxhall South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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