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SW8 2TL

Oval

Lambeth

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Detailed insights for SW8 2TL

Overview

Postcode SW8 2TL is located in a major urban area, within the Oval ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Stockwell North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 111.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Stockwell North is £50,600 per year. The nearest station is Nine Elms located about 0.2 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larkhall Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
55.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Stockwell North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,024 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Stockwell North has a high crime rate, with approximately 111.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

55.9%

Approximately 55.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 52.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Stockwell North is £50,600 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 142 ft away from SW8 2TL.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockwell North near SW8 2TL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SW8 2TL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms
0.4 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell
0.5 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW8 2TL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLarkhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Larkhall Park
0.3 miVauxhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Park
0.5 miRiverside GardensSmallWalking directions to Riverside Gardens

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
13,545 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
76
29.57%
African
42
16.34%
Other White
36
14.01%
Caribbean
27
10.51%
Other Black
14
5.45%
Total population: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
58
52.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
20.72%
Owns with a mortgage
13
11.71%
Owns outright
10
9.01%
Other social rented
4
3.6%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Oval

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Oval area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £3,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oval in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oval over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats70£470,500
Semi-Detached3£1,700,000
Terraced16£1,150,975

10 year median price trend in Oval

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oval.

Schools

In the SW8 2TL postcode area, located within Stockwell North, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW8 2TL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHerbert Morrison Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

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

Good

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

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 2TL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 2TL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPremier Food & Wine139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Premier Food & Wine
0 miHagos Butcher & Grocery135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery
0.1 miNisa127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miCo-op Food173-175 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XWWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 mi0086 SupermarketWandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2GEWalking directions to 0086 Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,303
Band B£1,520
Band C£1,737
Band D£1,954
Band E£2,388
Band F£2,822
Band G£3,257
Band H£3,908

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyVauxhall and Camberwell GreenE14001559
WardOvalE05014108
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stockwell NorthE02000623
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 006AE01003097
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.