Postcode SW8 1NB 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 moderate crime levels, with around 79.5 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 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is Kennington Park.
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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 79.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 107 ft away from SW8 1NB.
Vauxhall South near SW8 1NB 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kennington Park | Large | Walking directions to Kennington Park |
| 0.4 mi | Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £516,000 in Oval area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £3,950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 61 | £475,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,700,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £992,500 |
10 year median price trend in Oval
In the SW8 1NB postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1NB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ashmole Stores | 73 Claylands Road, London, SW8 1PJ | Walking directions to Ashmole Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Payless | 334 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4PP | Walking directions to Payless |
| 0.2 mi | E&J's Offy | 40 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQ | Walking directions to E&J's Offy |
| 0.2 mi | Italo Deli | 13 Bonnington Square, London, SW8 1TE | Walking directions to Italo Deli |
| 0.2 mi | Price Cutter | Clapham Road, Lambeth, SW9 0JQ | Walking directions to Price Cutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.