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SW9 0HY

Clapham Road

Oval

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Detailed insights for SW9 0HY

Overview

Postcode SW9 0HY is located in a major urban area, within the Oval ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Oval area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oval is £75,642 per year. The nearest station is Oval, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kennington Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Oval has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,446 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Oval has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.1%

Approximately 13.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Oval is £75,642 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SW9 0HY.

Flood risk

No risk

Oval near SW9 0HY 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 Oval located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW9 0HY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval
0.5 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell
0.6 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW9 0HY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKennington ParkLargeWalking directions to Kennington Park
0.4 miEythorne ParkMediumWalking directions to Eythorne Park
0.4 miVauxhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Park

Area Profile

Population
432
Population density
18,947.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.85(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.44(-69%)
Drugs
5.96(-4%)
Theft from the person
5.96(-36%)
Burglary
4.47(-18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
187
42.89%
Other White
86
19.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
33
7.57%
African
29
6.65%
Other
24
5.5%
Total population: 436

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
269
66.92%
No qualifications
36
8.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
6.97%
Level 3 (A level)
28
6.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
3.98%
Total 16+ residents: 402

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
113
59.16%
Owns with a mortgage
33
17.28%
Other social rented
19
9.95%
Owns outright
15
7.85%
Social rents from council
6
3.14%
Total households: 191

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 SW9 0HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 0HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 202577 - 81, Clapham Road, London, SW9 0HYOtherFreehold£42,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 3, 77, Clapham Road, London, SW9 0HYFlatsLeasehold£425,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 10, 77, Clapham Road, London, SW9 0HYFlatsLeasehold£426,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 5, 90, Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JJFlatsLeasehold£375,000
13 Mar 2026114, Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JUTerracedFreehold£2,000,000

Schools

In the SW9 0HY postcode area, located within Oval, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW9 0HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryReay Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryAshmole Primary SchoolCommunity 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 SW9 0HY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW9 0HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPrice Cutter42 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQWalking directions to Price Cutter
0.1 miE&J's Offy40 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQWalking directions to E&J's Offy
0.1 miSupermarketDorset Road, Lambeth, SW8 1ADWalking directions to Supermarket
0.1 miHappy Shopper74 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BHWalking directions to Happy Shopper
0.2 miCaldwell storeCaldwell Street, Lambeth, SW9 6BDWalking directions to Caldwell store

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 SW9 0HY, 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)OvalE02000622
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 005CE01003100
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW9 0HY

Is SW9 0HY (Oval) safe?

The area around SW9 0HY records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near SW9 0HY?

The median sale price around SW9 0HY in Oval is £703,000 (about £1,039 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW9 0HY?

There are 20 schools close to SW9 0HY, including Reay Primary School (Outstanding), Ashmole Primary School (Outstanding) and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW9 0HY?

The closest station to SW9 0HY is Oval in TfL zone 2, about 351 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW9 0HY?

SW9 0HY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,446 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW9 0HY (Oval) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SW9 0HY 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).