Postcode SW8 1FU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 428.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Vauxhall South is £62,900 per year. The nearest station is Oval located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest medium park is Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens.
Vauxhall South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,844 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Vauxhall South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 428.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.4% 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 1FU.
Vauxhall South near SW8 1FU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £506,000 in Oval area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £3,950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 69 | £465,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £1,700,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £1,110,000 |
10 years price trend in Oval
In the SW8 1FU postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.