Kennington Lane is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 4EZ 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 Lane, London, SE11 4EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 4HG, SE11 4EW, SE11 4DH, SE11 4UZ, SE11 4DY, SE11 4DZ, SE11 4DP, SE11 4DF, SE11 5UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE11 4EZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 41.8% | 48% | 6.2% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 58.2% | 52% | -6.2% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 4EZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.2% 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 | 67.1% | 73.2% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 35.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19% | 15.1% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -29.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (91.8%) 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 | 60.3% | 62% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 29.8% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| 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 4EZ this area, 3.5% 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 84.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -11.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 7.9% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.8% | 84.5% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 50.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 79.9% | 81.1% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 72.6% | 69.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 13% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 8.2% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 69.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 15.3% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 2.3% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennington Lane was 167.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.2% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Kennington Lane has the 40th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 213th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183 Kennington Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-05-17 | £278,589 |
| 181 Kennington Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-05-17 | £278,589 |
| 169 Kennington Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2023-01-20 | £1,225,000 |
| 179A Kennington Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £881,788 | 2022-09-15 | £812,128 |
| 161A Kennington Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-03-25 | £547,254 |
SE11 4EZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 235 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 57 |
| Other | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,583 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 | 2,520 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 | 2,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,970 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 | 304 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall Primary School Vauxhall Street , SE11 5LG | 4out of 4 | 433 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk , SE11 6DS | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Primary School Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ | 4out of 4 | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyworth Primary School Keyworth Primary School, Faunce Street , SE17 3TR | 3out of 4 | 648 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 | 584 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 898 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 | 1,017 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,609 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 | 808 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 | 812 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,151 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 | 1,769 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 | 143 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 603 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelina Hospital School Westminster Bridge Road , St Thomas' Hospital SE1 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didi \& Franc Wine \& Cheese Shop | 296 - 300 Kennington Road, London | 169 yd | |
| Gandhis Tandoori Restaurant | Business, 347 Kennington Road | 173 yd | |
| Madeira Star | 337 - 341 Kennington Road, London | 173 yd | |
| Kennington Tandoori | 313 Kennington Road, London | 173 yd | |
| Kuma | 305 Kennington Road, London | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tommyfield | 185 Kennington Lane, London | 2 yd | |
| The Dog House | Kennington Road, London | 135 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | The Prince Of Wales Public House, 48 Cleaver Square | 160 yd | |
| The Black Prince | 6 Black Prince Road, London | 161 yd | |
| Duchy Arms | The Duchy Arms, 63 Sancroft Street | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsun Kebab | 177 Kennington Lane, London | 2 yd | |
| Happy Family | Shop, 311 Kennington Road | 173 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Shop, 343 Kennington Road | 173 yd | |
| Windmill Fish Bar | Shop, 211 Kennington Lane | 241 yd | |
| Sushi Essence | 334 Kennington Road, London | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 145 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 356 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 376 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 1,014 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 308 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 325 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 328 yd | |
| Black Prince Community Hub BEAUFOY WALK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 457 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 482 yd | |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 647 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 776 yd | |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 867 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 | 43.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 43.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 43.6% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.