Pownell Terrace is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 4BW is located in the Kennington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 2016-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pownell Terrace, London, SE11 4BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 4BY, SE11 4BE, SE5 0SE, SE5 0RZ, SE17 3PF, SE5 0AE, SE5 0XF, SE5 0XL, SE5 0XN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE11 4BW is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 46.9% | -8.1% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 45% | 53.1% | 8.1% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 4BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61% 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 | 63.7% | 61% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 23.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 18.5% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -25.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 14.5% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.4% | 51.1% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 34.7% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.4% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around SE11 4BW this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 60.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 8.3% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 6.7% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 9.9% | 4.3% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 11.9% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.6% | 60.1% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 26.3% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.3% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 8.1% | 6.6% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 5.9% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 8.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 6.7% | 1.9% | -4.8% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 55.7% | 48.3% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -33.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 55.7% 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 | 63.8% | 55.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 16.4% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 7.2% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 10.4% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.7% | 55.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 22.6% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 9.4% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 5.6% | -17.2% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pownell Terrace was 529.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 324.4% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pownell Terrace has the 18th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Kennington and the 47th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 152.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Pownell Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,455,000 | 2025-07-25 | £1,457,951 |
| Flat 2 Lovejoy Court, 2 Pownell Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-01-31 | £461,724 |
| Flat 6 Lovejoy Court, 2 Pownell Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-11-03 | £474,618 |
| Flat 8 Lovejoy Court, 2 Pownell Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2023-10-31 | £871,333 |
| Flat 8 Lovejoy Court, 2 Pownell Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £995,000 | 2022-02-07 | £932,440 |
SE11 4BW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 1,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Divine Church of England Primary School Warham Street , Camberwell New Road SE5 0SX | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Primary School Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Junior School Clayton Street , SE11 5BZ | - not rated | 479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Infant School Clayton Street , SE11 5BZ | - not rated | 479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 619 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 619 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 694 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Academy Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,784 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 | 1,808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 3,137 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | - not rated | 175 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Bridge To School Kennington Park Children's Centre , 20 Kennington Park Gardens SE11 4AX | - not rated | 175 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | - not rated | 175 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School 2 St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW | - not rated | 322 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lighthouse Group (TLG) Centre Kennington Park Community Centre , 8 Harleyford Street SE11 5SY | - not rated | 382 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Park Centre | 40 St Agnes Place, London | 55 yd | |
| Hank \& Ginger | Cafe, Canterbury Court | 228 yd | |
| Conuco | 14 Brixton Road, London | 288 yd | |
| Cable Cafe | 8 Brixton Road, London | 323 yd | |
| Moonstar Cafe | Shop, 26 Brixton Road | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kennington | 60 Camberwell New Road, London | 338 yd | |
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 388 yd | |
| The Brown Derby | 336 Kennington Park Road, London | 388 yd | |
| Canterbury arms | 2-4 | 401 yd | |
| The Golden Goose | 146 - 148 Camberwell New Road, London | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Kong | 55 Camberwell New Road, London | 129 yd | |
| Rose Fish \& Chips | 78 Bolton Crescent, London | 132 yd | |
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 12 Brixton Road, London | 323 yd | |
| Springway Chinese Food | 34 Brixton Road, London | 323 yd | |
| Sexi Coffi Limited | 8A Harleyford Street, London | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The co-operative food | 177-183 | 604 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 709 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 753 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 943 yd | |
| Wyndham supermarket | Unit A Gwen Morris House | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 91 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 221 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 378 yd | |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Saint Johns The Divine FREDERICK CRESCENT | 547 yd | |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 695 yd | |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 735 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 30.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 46.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 46.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.