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SW8 1PE

Palfrey Place

Oval

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Detailed insights for SW8 1PE

Overview

Postcode SW8 1PE 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oval is £75,642 per year. The nearest station is Oval, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kennington Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Oval has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,446 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Oval has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.1%

Approximately 13.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Oval is £75,642 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from SW8 1PE.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

9/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SW8 1PE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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 1PE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKennington ParkLargeWalking directions to Kennington Park
0.4 miEythorne ParkMediumWalking directions to Eythorne Park
0.4 miVauxhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Park

Area Profile

Population
432
Population density
18,947.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.85(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.44(-69%)
Drugs
5.96(-4%)
Theft from the person
5.96(-36%)
Burglary
4.47(-18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
187
42.89%
Other White
86
19.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
33
7.57%
African
29
6.65%
Other
24
5.5%
Total population: 436

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
269
66.92%
No qualifications
36
8.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
6.97%
Level 3 (A level)
28
6.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
3.98%
Total 16+ residents: 402

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
113
59.16%
Owns with a mortgage
33
17.28%
Other social rented
19
9.95%
Owns outright
15
7.85%
Social rents from council
6
3.14%
Total households: 191

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 1PE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 2025Flat 5, 90, Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JJFlatsLeasehold£375,000
05 Dec 202528A, Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQTerracedFreehold£750,000
12 Mar 202540, Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQOtherLeasehold£1,000
14 May 202534, Trigon Road, London, SW8 1NHTerracedFreehold£1,100,000
27 Feb 20262, Usborne Mews, London, SW8 1LRFlatsLeasehold£650,000

Schools

In the SW8 1PE postcode area, located within Oval, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW8 1PE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryReay Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryAshmole Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 1PE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPrice Cutter42 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQWalking directions to Price Cutter
0.1 miE&J's Offy40 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQWalking directions to E&J's Offy
0.1 miSupermarketDorset Road, Lambeth, SW8 1ADWalking directions to Supermarket
0.1 miPayless334 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4PPWalking directions to Payless
0.2 miAshmole Stores73 Claylands Road, London, SW8 1PJWalking directions to Ashmole Stores

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 1PE, 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)OvalE02000622
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 005CE01003100
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW8 1PE

Is SW8 1PE (Oval) safe?

The area around SW8 1PE records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SW8 1PE?

The median sale price around SW8 1PE in Oval 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 1PE?

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

What is the nearest station to SW8 1PE?

The closest station to SW8 1PE is Oval in TfL zone 2, about 254 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW8 1PE?

SW8 1PE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,446 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW8 1PE (Oval) in Parliament and on the local council?

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