Oval
Neighbourhood · 12,682 residents
50Fair
Fair · better than 1 in 10 suburbs
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- 100% of schools are rated Good or better by Ofsted
Check before you view
- Flood risk: 46% of the area is in the highest flood zone, so check the street
- Prices are high for local incomes: affordability scores 20, where 60 is typical
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Oval
Map outline: Approximate — electoral ward boundary, used as the nearest surveyed shape
Is Oval a good place to live?
Oval scores 50/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as fair — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for schools (74).
It scores lowest on affordability (20).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Oval in London, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Oval
The summary for Oval is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026