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SW8 1QH

Meadow Road

Oval

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Detailed insights for SW8 1QH

Overview

Postcode SW8 1QH 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 very high crime levels, with around 460.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.6× 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 Vauxhall, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
460
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
60.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Vauxhall South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,863 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Vauxhall South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 460.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.9%

Approximately 60.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from SW8 1QH.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Vauxhall located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW8 1QH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1,2

Vauxhall

South Western, Victoria

Walking directions to Vauxhall
0.3 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval
0.4 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW8 1QH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVauxhall Pleasure GardensMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens
0.1 miVauxhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Park
0.3 miSt Mark's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Mark's Churchyard

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
15,702.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
177.13(+1788%)
Violence and sexual offences
100.29(+223%)
Anti-social behaviour
68.04(+153%)
Other theft
46.92(+310%)
Robbery
42.82(+1103%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
119
32.25%
African
64
17.34%
Other White
56
15.18%
Caribbean
36
9.76%
Irish
24
6.5%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
154
46.81%
No qualifications
73
22.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
8.81%
Level 3 (A level)
28
8.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.38%
Total 16+ residents: 329

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
71
53.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.29%
Owns outright
12
9.02%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.02%
Social rents from council
10
7.52%
Total households: 133

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 May 202512, Meadow Road, London, SW8 1QBTerracedFreehold£1,025,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 84, Bannerman House, Lawn Lane, London, SW8 1UAFlatsLeasehold£265,000
05 Sept 2025Flat 72, Bannerman House, Lawn Lane, London, SW8 1UAFlatsLeasehold£312,000
30 Jun 202548, Ebbisham Drive, London, SW8 1UBTerracedFreehold£703,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 26, Wisden House, Meadow Road, London, SW8 1LTFlatsLeasehold£335,000

Schools

In the SW8 1QH postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW8 1QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryAshmole Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 1QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miItalo Deli13 Bonnington Square, London, SW8 1TEWalking directions to Italo Deli
0.1 miAshmole Stores73 Claylands Road, London, SW8 1PJWalking directions to Ashmole Stores
0.2 miAmba Food & WineSouth Lambeth Road, Lambeth, SW8 1RHWalking directions to Amba Food & Wine
0.2 miShop Go Oriental SupermarketParry Street, Lambeth, SW8 1RUWalking directions to Shop Go Oriental Supermarket
0.3 miUp BoxSouth Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1SSWalking directions to Up Box

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 1QH, 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 004AE01003102
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SW8 1QH

Is SW8 1QH (Vauxhall South) safe?

The area around SW8 1QH records about 460 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 1QH?

The median sale price around SW8 1QH 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 1QH?

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

What is the nearest station to SW8 1QH?

The closest station to SW8 1QH is Vauxhall in TfL zone 1,2, about 445 m away, serving the South Western and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around SW8 1QH?

SW8 1QH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,863 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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