How much social housing is near SW8 1LU?

About 20.8% on this street and 37.5% across the surrounding area.

Which ward and council is SW8 1LU in?

SW8 1LU is in Oval ward, Lambeth council (London).

What's the local population and density?

Population around Oval is 311 with density 4012.9 per km².

How noisy is SW8 1LU?

Noise level is High (approx. 70.0-74.9 dB) from road about 10.7 ft away.

Are there parks near SW8 1LU?

Yes - 9 parks; the nearest large park is Kennington Park about 0.4 miles away.

Is SW8 1LU at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

What schools are near SW8 1LU and how are they rated?

There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 6 Outstanding and 7 Good; secondary: 1 Outstanding and 0 Good.

Which supermarkets are close to SW8 1LU?

Nearby amenities include 15 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Ashmole Stores

What's the average income in Oval?

Average resident income is about £62,700 per year.

What's the nearest station to SW8 1LU and how far is it?

The nearest station is Oval, about 0.2 miles away; there are 5 stations nearby.

What are house prices in Oval?

Based on 95 recent sales, the median price is £540,000.

How safe is Oval (SW8 1LU)?

Crime level is very high with about 238.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in Oval near SW8 1LU.

Postcode insights

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England / London / Lambeth / Oval / SW8 1LU

Overview

Postcode SW8 1LU 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 very high crime levels, with around 238.7 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 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is Kennington Park.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

239

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

20.8%

Connectivity

10/10

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

High

Deprivation level

8/10

Oval has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,835 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Oval has a very high crime rate, with approximately 238.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

20.8%

Approximately 20.8% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income of residents in Oval is £62,700 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from SW8 1LU.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Oval located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Distance	Zone	Name	Lines
0.2 mi	2	Oval	Northern
0.3 mi	1,2	Vauxhall	South Western, Victoria
0.6 mi	1	Nine Elms	Northern

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.4 mi	Kennington Park	Large
0.3 mi	Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens	Medium
0.2 mi	Vauxhall Park	Medium

Area Profile

Population

311

Population density

4,012.9 per km²

Demographics

British

163

52.75%

Other White

16.18%

Caribbean

4.53%

Other Asian

4.21%

White and Asian (mixed)

3.56%

Total population: 309

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

43.4%

Owns with a mortgage

23.9%

Other social rented

18.24%

Owns outright

10.69%

Social rents from council

2.52%

Total households: 159

Property prices in Oval

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)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	72	£484,000	£289,925	£400,000	£600,000	£761,375
Semi-Detached	4	£1,455,000	£980,500	£1,142,500	£2,262,500	£3,612,500
Terraced	19	£1,015,000	£634,000	£786,928	£1,387,500	£1,869,000

10 years price trend in Oval

Schools

In the SW8 1LU postcode area, located within Oval, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.1 mi	Primary	St Mark's Church of England Primary School	Voluntary aided school	Good
0.1 mi	Primary	St Anne's Catholic Primary School	Voluntary aided school	Requires improvement
0.1 mi	Primary	Ashmole Primary School	Community school	Outstanding

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Ashmole Stores	73 Claylands Road, London, SW8 1PJ
0.2 mi	Italo Deli	13 Bonnington Square, London, SW8 1TE
0.2 mi	Payless Food & Wine	322 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5HY
0.2 mi	Super Way Express	Kennington Lane, Lambeth, SE11 5HT
0.2 mi	Tesco	281 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5QU

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	The Beehive	51 Durham Street, London, SE11 5JA
0.2 mi	Yard Anchor House	Glyn Street, Lambeth, SE11 5QY
0.2 mi	The Fentiman Arms	64 Fentiman Road, London, SW8 1LA
0.2 mi	Eagle London	349 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5QY
0.2 mi	MC & Sons	355 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5QY

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	The Ovalhouse Cafe	54 Kennington Oval, London, SE11 5SW
0.2 mi	Ilili	351 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5QY
0.2 mi	Jihwaja	353 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5QY
0.2 mi	Daebak	Kennington Lane, Lambeth, SE11 5QY
0.2 mi	Rooster's Spot	Kennington Lane, Lambeth, SE11 5QY

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Tesco Pharmacy	Lambeth, SE11 5AU
0.2 mi	Vitellow Pharmacy	Clapham Road, Lambeth, SW8 1NY
0.3 mi	MedipharmacyGroup	222 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4DA
0.4 mi	Millennium Pharmacy	68 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BH
0.5 mi	Reena's Pharmacy	165 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XW

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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