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SW8 1NS

Elias Place

Oval

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Detailed insights for SW8 1NS

Overview

Postcode SW8 1NS 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Vauxhall South is £74,124 per year. The nearest station is Oval, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kennington Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
51.5%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Vauxhall South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,695 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Vauxhall South has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.5%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Vauxhall South is £74,124 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from SW8 1NS.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Oval located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW8 1NS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval
0.5 mi

1,2

Vauxhall

South Western, Victoria

Walking directions to Vauxhall
0.6 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW8 1NS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKennington ParkLargeWalking directions to Kennington Park
0.5 miVauxhall Pleasure GardensMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens
0.3 miVauxhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Park

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
11,938 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.35(-35%)
Theft from the person
14.53(+55%)
Other theft
9.69(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.78(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.81(-78%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
112
36.25%
Other White
52
16.83%
African
36
11.65%
Other
26
8.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
5.83%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
48.88%
No qualifications
35
13.06%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
9.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.33%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
52
39.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
20.45%
Owns with a mortgage
19
14.39%
Owns outright
16
12.12%
Social rents from council
16
12.12%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Oval

Median price£703,000
Price per sq ft£1,039
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£524K – £966K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oval over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced21£1,200,000£797
Flats114£675,900£1,097

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oval

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oval.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oval.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oval.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oval.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oval in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 20253, Hanover Gardens, London, SE11 5TLFlatsLeasehold£995,000
25 Mar 20258, Elias Place, London, SW8 1NNFlatsLeasehold£325,000
09 Jan 202637, Hanover Gardens, London, SE11 5TNTerracedFreehold£1,640,000
15 Aug 202534C, Hanover Gardens, London, SE11 5TNFlatsLeasehold£625,000
21 Mar 202539, Hanover Gardens, London, SE11 5TNTerracedFreehold£1,350,000

Schools

In the SW8 1NS postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW8 1NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryAshmole Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHenry Fawcett Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 1NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPayless334 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4PPWalking directions to Payless
0.1 miE&J's Offy40 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQWalking directions to E&J's Offy
0.1 miPrice Cutter42 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQWalking directions to Price Cutter
0.1 miAshmole Stores73 Claylands Road, London, SW8 1PJWalking directions to Ashmole Stores
0.2 miYour Choice Store6 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BUWalking directions to Your Choice Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW8 1NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bryn Corton Scott

Oval - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Claire Kathleen Holland

Oval - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Diogo Costa

Oval - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Florence Eshalomi

Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyVauxhall and Camberwell GreenE14001559
WardOvalE05014108
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Vauxhall SouthE02000621
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 004HE01033864
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW8 1NS

Is SW8 1NS (Vauxhall South) safe?

The area around SW8 1NS records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SW8 1NS?

The median sale price around SW8 1NS in Vauxhall South is £703,000 (about £1,039 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW8 1NS?

There are 20 schools close to SW8 1NS, including Ashmole Primary School (Outstanding), St Mark's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Henry Fawcett Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW8 1NS?

The closest station to SW8 1NS is Oval in TfL zone 2, about 86 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW8 1NS?

SW8 1NS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,695 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW8 1NS (Vauxhall South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SW8 1NS 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).