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SW8 1XT

Heyford Terrace

Oval

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Overview

Postcode SW8 1XT 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 Nine Elms, about 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Vauxhall Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
51.4%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Vauxhall South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,157 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Vauxhall South has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.4%

Approximately 51.4% 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 176 ft away from SW8 1XT.

Flood risk

No risk

Vauxhall South near SW8 1XT 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 Nine Elms located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW8 1XT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms
0.4 mi

1,2

Vauxhall

South Western, Victoria

Walking directions to Vauxhall
0.4 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW8 1XT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miVauxhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Park
0.5 miSt Mark's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Mark's Churchyard
0.4 miRiverside GardensSmallWalking directions to Riverside Gardens

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
24,687.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.47(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.85(-48%)
Other theft
9.81(-14%)
Theft from the person
7.5(-20%)
Vehicle crime
4.62(-51%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
78
24.76%
Other White
50
15.87%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
49
15.56%
Caribbean
31
9.84%
African
25
7.94%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
154
55.4%
Level 3 (A level)
59
21.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.19%
No qualifications
19
6.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
3.96%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
83
46.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
50
27.93%
Owns with a mortgage
16
8.94%
Owns outright
15
8.38%
Other social rented
9
5.03%
Total households: 179

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 1XT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 1XT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 2025Flat 3, 4, Heyford Terrace, London, SW8 1XTFlatsLeasehold£574,000
31 Mar 2025160 - 162, Old South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XXSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,700,000
27 Feb 20251, Lawrence Mews, London, SW8 1FYSemi-DetachedFreehold£940,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 1, 19, Dorset Road, London, SW8 1EFFlatsLeasehold£515,000
16 Sept 2025Flat 98, Victoria Mansions, South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1QUFlatsLeasehold£515,000

Schools

In the SW8 1XT postcode area, located within Vauxhall South, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW8 1XT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryWyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and AutismFoundation school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryHerbert Morrison Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 1XT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miHagos Butcher & Grocery135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery
0.1 miPremier Food & Wine139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Premier Food & Wine
0.1 miAmba Food & WineSouth Lambeth Road, Lambeth, SW8 1RHWalking directions to Amba Food & Wine
0.2 miCo-op Food173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XWWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 1XT, 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 004CE01003104
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW8 1XT

Is SW8 1XT (Vauxhall South) safe?

The area around SW8 1XT records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 1XT?

The median sale price around SW8 1XT 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 1XT?

There are 20 schools close to SW8 1XT, including St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good), Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism (Outstanding) and Herbert Morrison Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW8 1XT?

The closest station to SW8 1XT is Nine Elms in TfL zone 1, about 364 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW8 1XT?

SW8 1XT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,157 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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