Postcode SW9 6BS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oval is £75,642 per year. The nearest station is Oval located about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Kennington Park.
Oval has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,071 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Oval has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
The average income per household in Oval is £75,642 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from SW9 6BS.
Oval near SW9 6BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oval located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Stockwell | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Stockwell |
| 0.7 mi | 1,2 | Vauxhall | South Western, Victoria | Walking directions to Vauxhall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kennington Park | Large | Walking directions to Kennington Park |
| 0.3 mi | Eythorne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eythorne Park |
| 0.3 mi | Kennington Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Kennington Open Space |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £523,500 in Oval area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £2,010,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £2,010,000 |
| Flats | 66 | £465,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £1,320,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £1,191,950 |
10 year median price trend in Oval
In the SW9 6BS postcode area, located within Oval, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 6BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Ever Fresh Food & Wine | 38 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BT | Walking directions to Ever Fresh Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Happy Shopper | 74 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BH | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.1 mi | Price Cutter | Clapham Road, Lambeth, SW9 0JQ | Walking directions to Price Cutter |
| 0.1 mi | E&J's Offy | 40 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JQ | Walking directions to E&J's Offy |
| 0.1 mi | Your Choice Store | 6 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BU | Walking directions to Your Choice Store |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.