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 238.1 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.
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.
Oval has a very high crime rate, with approximately 238.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Oval is £62,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from SW8 1LU.
Oval near SW8 1LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £503,000 in Oval area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £3,950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 67 | £465,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £1,700,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £1,150,975 |
10 years price trend in Oval
In the SW8 1LU postcode area, located within Oval, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.