Postcode SW9 6EG is located in a major urban area, within the Myatt's Fields area of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Oval area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oval is £75,642 per year. The median sale price in Myatt's Fields is £510,000 (around £667 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £410,750 and £670,417. The nearest station is Oval, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kennington Park.
Oval has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,766 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Oval has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from SW9 6EG.
Oval near SW9 6EG 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 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Myatt's Fields Park | Medium | Walking directions to Myatt's Fields Park |
| 0.3 mi | Eythorne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eythorne Park |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £667 per square foot) in Myatt's Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £1,650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,396,000 | £832 |
| Detached | 1 | £1,350,000 | £— |
| Terraced | 12 | £870,500 | £781 |
| Flats | 58 | £460,000 | £664 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £575,000 | £657,500 |
| 2017 | £427,000 | £842,500 |
| 2018 | £420,000 | £690,000 |
| 2019 | £427,500 | £617,500 |
| 2020 | £480,000 | £777,500 |
| 2021 | £440,000 | £750,000 |
| 2022 | £487,500 | £800,000 |
| 2023 | £475,000 | £965,000 |
| 2024 | £462,500 | £849,350 |
| 2025 | £475,000 | £965,000 |
| 2026 | £428,875 | £860,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £743 | £751 |
| 2017 | £667 | £532 |
| 2018 | £628 | £663 |
| 2019 | £616 | £618 |
| 2020 | £663 | £724 |
| 2021 | £693 | £677 |
| 2022 | £693 | £723 |
| 2023 | £668 | £678 |
| 2024 | £672 | £686 |
| 2025 | £677 | £700 |
| 2026 | £659 | £789 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 6EG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | 28, Minerva Close, London, SW9 6NZ | Terraced | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 1A, Foxley Road, London, SW9 6ET | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £850,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 41A, Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RZ | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 80A, Bolton Crescent, London, SE5 0SE | Flats | Leasehold | £545,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 80B, Bolton Crescent, London, SE5 0SE | Flats | Leasehold | £543,250 |
In the SW9 6EG postcode area, located within Oval, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Christ Church Primary SW9 | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2019. | |
Christ Church Primary SW9 ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Jun 2019
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St John the Divine Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2023. | |
St John the Divine Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Nov 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Reay Primary School | Foundation school | Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Dec 2024. | |
Reay Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Dec 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW9 6EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ever Fresh Food & Wine | 38 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BT | Walking directions to Ever Fresh Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Your Choice Store | 6 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BU | Walking directions to Your Choice Store |
| 0.1 mi | Happy Shopper | 74 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BH | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | Sun Store | Vassall Road, Lambeth, SW9 6HX | Walking directions to Sun Store |
| 0.2 mi | Payless | 334 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4PP | Walking directions to Payless |
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 SW9 6EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Annie Gallop
Myatt's Fields - Elected 7 May 2026
Patience Clague
Myatt's Fields - Elected 7 May 2026
Florence Eshalomi
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW9 6EG records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.
The median sale price around SW9 6EG in Myatt's Fields is £510,000 (about £667 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW9 6EG, including Christ Church Primary SW9 (Good), St John the Divine Church of England Primary School (Good) and Reay Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SW9 6EG is Oval in TfL zone 2, about 353 m away, serving the Northern line.
SW9 6EG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,766 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 SW9 6EG is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Annie Gallop (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Patience Clague (Green Party).