Postcode SW8 2UD 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 average crime levels, with around 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stockwell North is £62,781 per year. The nearest station is Nine Elms, about 0.2 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larkhall Park.
Stockwell North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,455 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Stockwell North has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.2% 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.
The average income per household in Stockwell North is £62,781 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from SW8 2UD.
Stockwell North near SW8 2UD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Nine Elms located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Nine Elms | Northern | Walking directions to Nine Elms |
| 0.5 mi | 1,2 | Vauxhall | South Western, Victoria | Walking directions to Vauxhall |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Stockwell | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Stockwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Larkhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larkhall Park |
| 0.3 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Riverside Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 21 | £1,200,000 | £797 |
| Flats | 114 | £675,900 | £1,097 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 2UD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 14, Daryngton House, Hartington Road, London, SW8 2HR | Flats | Leasehold | £462,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 1, Daryngton House, Hartington Road, London, SW8 2HR | Flats | Leasehold | £408,500 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Flat 21, Eastry House, Hartington Road, London, SW8 2HU | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 20, Eastry House, Hartington Road, London, SW8 2HU | Flats | Leasehold | £480,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat 98, Victoria Mansions, South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1QU | Flats | Leasehold | £515,000 |
In the SW8 2UD postcode area, located within Stockwell North, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 2UD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | 127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.1 mi | Hagos Butcher & Grocery | 135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Food & Wine | 139 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XB | Walking directions to Premier Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | 0086 Supermarket | Wandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2GE | Walking directions to 0086 Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Wandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2EW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW8 2UD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bryn Corton Scott
Oval - Elected 7 May 2026
Claire Kathleen Holland
Oval - Elected 7 May 2026
Diogo Costa
Oval - Elected 7 May 2026
Florence Eshalomi
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW8 2UD records about 65 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.
The median sale price around SW8 2UD in Stockwell North is £703,000 (about £1,039 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW8 2UD, including Herbert Morrison Primary School (Outstanding), St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW8 2UD is Nine Elms in TfL zone 1, about 242 m away, serving the Northern line.
SW8 2UD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,455 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SW8 2UD 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).