Postcode SW8 1LB is located in a major urban area, within the Oval ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Oval area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oval is £75,642 per year. The nearest station is Oval, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens.
Oval has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,569 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Oval has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oval is £75,642 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW8 1LB.
Oval near SW8 1LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oval located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| 0.4 mi | 1,2 | Vauxhall | South Western, Victoria | Walking directions to Vauxhall |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | St Mark's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Mark's Churchyard |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 21 | £1,200,000 | £797 |
| Flats | 114 | £675,900 | £1,097 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | 80C, Fentiman Road, London, SW8 1LA | Flats | Leasehold | £685,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | Flat 14, Ensbury House, Carroun Road, London, SW8 1AY | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | Flat 14, Ensbury House, Carroun Road, London, SW8 1AY | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 17, Carroun Road, London, SW8 1JS | Terraced | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2025 | 54, Richborne Terrace, London, SW8 1AX | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 |
In the SW8 1LB postcode area, located within Oval, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ashmole Stores | 73 Claylands Road, London, SW8 1PJ | Walking directions to Ashmole Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Supermarket | Dorset Road, Lambeth, SW8 1AD | Walking directions to Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Price Cutter | 42 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQ | Walking directions to Price Cutter |
| 0.2 mi | E&J's Offy | 40 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQ | Walking directions to E&J's Offy |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Nisa |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW8 1LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bryn Corton Scott
Oval - Elected 7 May 2026
Claire Kathleen Holland
Oval - Elected 7 May 2026
Diogo Costa
Oval - Elected 7 May 2026
Florence Eshalomi
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW8 1LB records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around SW8 1LB in Oval is £703,000 (about £1,039 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW8 1LB, including St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good), Ashmole Primary School (Outstanding) and St Mark's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW8 1LB is Oval in TfL zone 2, about 393 m away, serving the Northern line.
SW8 1LB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,569 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SW8 1LB 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).