Postcode SW8 1PP 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 moderate crime levels, with around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Vauxhall South is £74,124 per year. The nearest station is Oval located about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest medium park is Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens.
Vauxhall South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,988 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Vauxhall South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.6% 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 per household in Vauxhall South is £74,124 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW8 1PP.
Vauxhall South near SW8 1PP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| 0.4 mi | 1,2 | Vauxhall | South Western, Victoria | Walking directions to Vauxhall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
| 0.4 mi | St Mark's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Mark's Churchyard |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £516,000 in Oval area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £2,010,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £2,010,000 |
| Flats | 68 | £465,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £1,320,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £1,191,950 |
10 year median price trend in Oval
In the SW8 1PP postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1PP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Supermarket | Dorset Road, Lambeth, SW8 1AD | Walking directions to Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Hagos Butcher & Grocery | 135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Food & Wine | 139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Premier Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Ashmole Stores | 73 Claylands Road, London, SW8 1PJ | Walking directions to Ashmole Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.