Postcode SW8 1RH 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 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Vauxhall South is £62,900 per year. The nearest station is Vauxhall located about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 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 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.8% 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 29 ft away from SW8 1RH.
Vauxhall South near SW8 1RH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Vauxhall located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| 0.3 mi | 1,2 | Vauxhall | South Western, Victoria | Walking directions to Vauxhall |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
| 0.5 mi | Pimlico Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Pimlico Gardens |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £512,750 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 | 71 | £466,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,700,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £1,150,975 |
10 year median price trend in Oval
In the SW8 1RH postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 1RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Amba Food & Wine | South Lambeth Road, Lambeth, SW8 1RH | Walking directions to Amba Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Shop Go Oriental Supermarket | Parry Street, Lambeth, SW8 1RU | Walking directions to Shop Go Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 16,22 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2JW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Wandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2EW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Little Waitrose | 3 Bondway, Vauxhall, London, SW8 1SJ | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.