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Oval

Area · Inner London

B
schoolsA
amenitiesA
transportA+
outdoor-activitiesB+

Housing

Average sold price: £547,311

  • all dwelling types£547,311
  • terraced house prices£949,051
  • flats and maisonettes prices£504,265

Safety

Crime level: below average

Crimes per 1,000: 84

Schools

    Transport

    • Oval (Northern)
    • Kennington (Northern)
    • Nine Elms (Northern)
    • Pimlico (Victoria)
    • Elephant & Castle (Northern)

    Vibe

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    FAQ

    Q: Is Oval a nice place to live?
A: Oval is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Inner London. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. The area has a vibrant social scene, perfect for those who enjoy going out. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.

Q: How safe is Oval?
A: Oval has a below average crime rate for an Inner London suburb, with around 84 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 13% above the national average, and 22% below the Inner London average.

Q: What are the best schools in Oval?
A: Oval has 106 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Reay Primary School, Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School, Lilian Baylis Technology School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St John the Divine Church of England Primary School and Christ Church Primary SW9. Note: 7 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

Q: What are the demographics of Oval?
A: Oval has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (56%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.