Postcode SW8 1LQ 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Oval is £62,700 per year. The nearest station is Oval located about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is Kennington Park.
Oval has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,756 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Oval has a low crime rate, with approximately 68.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.1% 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 of residents in Oval is £62,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW8 1LQ.
Oval near SW8 1LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Oval area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £3,950,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 72 | £484,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £1,455,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £1,015,000 |
10 years price trend in Oval
In the SW8 1LQ postcode area, located within Oval, 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: 01/10/2025.