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SW8 2XD

Wandsworth Road

Oval

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Detailed insights for SW8 2XD

Overview

Postcode SW8 2XD 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 moderate crime levels, with around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stockwell North is £62,781 per year. The nearest station is Nine Elms located about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larkhall Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very 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

5/10

Stockwell North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.9%

Approximately 34.9% 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

2/10

The average income per household in Stockwell North is £62,781 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from SW8 2XD.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Nine Elms located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW8 2XD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms
0.5 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell
0.5 mi

1,2

Vauxhall

South Western, Victoria

Walking directions to Vauxhall

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
212
Population density
18,849.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
37.23(+40%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.69(-45%)
Theft from the person
12.84(+23%)
Other theft
10.27(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.13(-11%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
116
53.95%
Other White
45
20.93%
Chinese
9
4.19%
Irish
8
3.72%
Caribbean
7
3.26%
Total population: 215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
50%
No qualifications
51
25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
6.86%
Level 3 (A level)
13
6.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
6.37%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
56.88%
Other social rented
37
33.94%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.67%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.75%
Owns outright
2
1.83%
Total households: 109

Property prices in Oval

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £516,000 in Oval area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £2,010,000.

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
Detached1£2,010,000
Flats68£465,000
Semi-Detached2£1,320,000
Terraced15£1,191,950

10 year median price trend in Oval

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

Schools

In the SW8 2XD postcode area, located within Stockwell North, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

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

Outstanding

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

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 2XD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 mi0086 SupermarketWandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2GEWalking directions to 0086 Supermarket
0.1 miSainsbury'sWandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2EWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miDay 1182A Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2LAWalking directions to Day 1
0.2 miNisa127 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miHagos Butcher & Grocery135 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XBWalking directions to Hagos Butcher & Grocery

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 Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.