Kennington Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 4DB is located in the Kennington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kennington Road, London, SE11 4DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 5SB, SE11 5DA, SE11 5DB, SE11 5DE, SE11 4AD, SE11 5SE, SE11 4PT, SE11 5QN, SE11 5SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE11 4DB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 42.4% | 47.2% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 57.6% | 52.8% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 4DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.3% 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 | 75.8% | 77.3% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 39.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.2% | 17.3% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -26.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.4%) 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 | 62.5% | 61% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 33.4% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 4DB this area, 1.3% 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 79.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -16.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 8.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 79.2% | 79.5% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 45.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 89.3% | 78% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 78.4% | 63.2% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 15.5% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 7.2% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 7.9% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 63.6% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 7.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennington Road was 123.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Kennington Road has the 37th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 323rd highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.3%.

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 5 366 Kennington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £388,500 | 2022-11-09 | £362,701 |
| Flat 6 366 Kennington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-09-02 | £354,586 |
| Flat 2 366 Kennington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2021-06-16 | £586,766 |
| Flat 4 366 Kennington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2020-08-13 | £449,604 |
| Basement Flat 362 Kennington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2017-02-20 | £626,071 |
SE11 4DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 198 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 53 |
| Information and communication | 42 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 38 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 35 |
| Other | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,437 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 | 2,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,890 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 | 3,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Fawcett Primary School Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ | 4out of 4 | 202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall Primary School Vauxhall Street , SE11 5LG | 4out of 4 | 473 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 501 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 | 315 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 471 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,541 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 | 2,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 483 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 572 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frida's | 344 Kennington Road, London | 96 yd | |
| Taro | 412 Kennington Road, London | 121 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 314 Kennington Road, London | 148 yd | |
| I Due Amici | 310-312 Kennington Road, London | 148 yd | |
| Coco's Bar & Kitchen | 238 Kennington Park Road, London | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pilgrim | The Pilgrim Public House, 247 Kennington Lane | 194 yd | |
| The White Bear | 138 Kennington Park Road, London | 328 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | The Prince Of Wales Public House, 48 Cleaver Square | 396 yd | |
| Duchy Arms | The Duchy Arms, 63 Sancroft Street | 423 yd | |
| The Tommyfield | 185 Kennington Lane, London | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Essence | 334 Kennington Road, London | 148 yd | |
| Sushi Zone \& Poke Zone | 334 Kennington Road, London | 148 yd | |
| S&S Taste Of Korea | 334 Kennington Road, London | 148 yd | |
| Papa John's | 342 Kennington Road, London | 148 yd | |
| Windmill Fish Bar | Shop, 211 Kennington Lane | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 194 yd | |
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 527 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 662 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 890 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 347 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 348 yd | |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 469 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 509 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 726 yd | |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 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 | 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.