Gilbert Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 4NL is located in the Kennington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gilbert Road, London, SE11 4NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 4ND, SE11 4TN, SE11 4NJ, SE11 4NP, SE11 4NZ, SE11 4NQ, SE11 4NH, SE11 4TX, SE11 4TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE11 4NL is primarily male, with 54.6% 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 | 50.4% | 45.4% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 54.6% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 4NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 53.7% | 54.5% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 28.6% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 65.1% | 60% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 23.8% | 31.8% | 8.0% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 4.7% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 4NL this area, 3.2% 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 78.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.5% | 78.9% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 45.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 90% | 86.2% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 77.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 77.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 77.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 11.2% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 6.2% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 2.1% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gilbert Road was 67.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the St George's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gilbert Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in St George's and the 185th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Gilbert Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £783,000 | 2024-01-11 | £761,115 |
| Flat 3 Beckhaven House, 68 Gilbert Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-08-31 | £485,058 |
| Flat 3 Thackeray House Gilbert Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-04-14 | £513,739 |
| Flat 1 Beckhaven House, 68 Gilbert Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £532,000 | 2022-03-10 | £506,128 |
| 30 Gilbert Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2019-08-30 | £835,917 |
SE11 4NL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE11 4NL 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 | 155 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 63 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Other | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,030 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 | 2,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,907 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 | - not rated | 231 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | - not rated | 400 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk , SE11 6DS | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Voluntary aided 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 765 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College Harper Road , SE1 6AG | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Community school | 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 | 542 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 663 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 767 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,867 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 | 1,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley School Oakden Street , Kennington SE11 4UG | - not rated | 201 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 341 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools, London 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 400 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 516 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspen House School Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AN | - not rated | 721 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamyang Buddhist Centre - Cafe | The Old Courthouse, 43 Renfrew Road | 144 yd | |
| Kennington Coffee | 3 Wincott Parade, Kennington Road | 244 yd | |
| My Chaii Ldn | 1 Opal Street, London | 301 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship Inn, 171 Kennington Road | 302 yd | |
| St Gabriel Cafe | 154 Newington Butts, London | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tankard | 111 Kennington Road, London | 302 yd | |
| Kings Arms | The Little Apple, 98 Kennington Lane | 325 yd | |
| The Dog House | Kennington Road, London | 406 yd | |
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 78 Fitzalan Street | 423 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | The Old Red Lion, 42 Kennington Park Road | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Parma Pizzeria & Cheeky Panda | 113A Kennington Road, London | 302 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 146-148 Newington Butts, London | 344 yd | |
| Cafe gmh | Imperial War Museum | 416 yd | |
| Kennington Fish Bar | 56 Kennington Park Road, London | 447 yd | |
| Kiosk 2 | Kiosk Outside 21 | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 441 yd | |
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 464 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 824 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 843 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 231 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 359 yd | |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 400 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 452 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 455 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 500 yd | |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 537 yd | |
| Black Prince Community Hub BEAUFOY WALK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 592 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Church.Co.Uk KENNINGTON ROAD | 756 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 | 3.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 3.3% |
| 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 | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.