Cottington Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 4BN is located in the Kennington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 2009-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cottington Street, London, SE11 4BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 4EX, SE11 4RZ, SE11 4JP, SE11 4HQ, SE11 4ET, SE11 4EU, SE11 4JN, SE11 4HR, SE11 4HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE11 4BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE11 4BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59.8% | 66% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 28.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 20.7% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 58.3% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 25.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 14.8% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 8.5% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 10.4% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.3% | 55.2% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 9.5% | 3.8% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 13.1% | 19.7% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 17.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.8% | 8% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 7.0% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| White | 49.8% | 43.1% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -38.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, 67.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 67.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 9.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 9% | 9.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.2% | 8.2% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 67.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 24.9% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 3.7% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 1.3% | -18.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottington Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Kennington average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 35 Ashton House, 53 Cottington Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-01-11 | £465,135 |
| Flat 34 Ashton House, 53 Cottington Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2021-05-07 | £136,837 |
| Flat 30 Ashton House, 53 Cottington Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-06-16 | £385,564 |
| Flat 33 Ashton House, 53 Cottington Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-02-08 | £168,526 |
| Flat 49 Ashton House, 53 Cottington Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2018-03-02 | £172,199 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE11 4BN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 152 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Other | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School Reedworth Street , Lambeth SE11 4PH | 4out of 4 | 209 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyworth Primary School Keyworth Primary School, Faunce Street , SE17 3TR | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk , SE11 6DS | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Primary School Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ | 4out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 863 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 774 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 885 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 221 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 565 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 778 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Chaii Ldn | 1 Opal Street, London | 84 yd | |
| Maximo Italian Bistrot | 58 Kennington Park Road, London | 130 yd | |
| St Gabriel Cafe | 154 Newington Butts, London | 309 yd | |
| Brasserie & Wine Bar Toulouse Lautrec | Toulouse Lautrec Wine Bar, 140 Newington Butts | 309 yd | |
| Jamyang Buddhist Centre - Cafe | The Old Courthouse, 43 Renfrew Road | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | The Little Apple, 98 Kennington Lane | 100 yd | |
| Oaka At The Mansion House | The Mansion House, 48 Kennington Park Road | 130 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | The Old Red Lion, 42 Kennington Park Road | 131 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | The Prince Of Wales Public House, 48 Cleaver Square | 212 yd | |
| The Tommyfield | 185 Kennington Lane, London | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Fish Bar | 56 Kennington Park Road, London | 135 yd | |
| Buzz coffee | St Marys Church | 208 yd | |
| Samsun Kebab | 177 Kennington Lane, London | 262 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 146-148 Newington Butts, London | 309 yd | |
| Happy Family | Shop, 311 Kennington Road | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 130 yd | |
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 343 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 594 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 756 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 237 yd | |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 330 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 426 yd | |
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 636 yd |
| Black Prince Community Hub BEAUFOY WALK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 636 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 772 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 904 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 908 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.