Opal Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 4RP 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 Opal Street, London, SE11 4RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 4SB, SE11 4RL, SE11 4RW, SE11 4RR, SE11 4RN, SE11 4SA, SE17 3AU, SE11 4RJ, SE11 4LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE11 4RP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 57% | 9.6% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 52.6% | 43% | -9.6% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
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 4RP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.6% 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 | 62.2% | 62.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.5% | 20.9% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 43.3% | 49.7% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 32% | 29.9% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 13.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 18.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 11.4% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 13.8% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 41.3% | 18.1% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 17.2% | 3.5% | -13.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46% 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 | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 14.8% | 7.1% | -7.7% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| White | 53.3% | 46% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -35.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 8.7% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
In this area, 54.8% 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 | 60.5% | 54.8% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 17.4% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 12.7% | 6.8% | -5.9% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.6% | 13.2% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 11.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.4% | 54.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 31.5% | 27.0% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 8.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 3.5% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.5% | 1.9% | -24.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Opal Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the St George's average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Falstaff Court Opal Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-10-30 | £242,640 |
| Flat 22 Falstaff Court Opal Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-11-02 | £454,787 |
| Flat 26 Falstaff Court Opal Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,050 | 2023-08-07 | £483,854 |
| Flat 6 Falstaff Court Opal Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-05-20 | £303,959 |
| Flat 25 Falstaff Court Opal Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2015-07-31 | £429,310 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,066 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 | 2,223 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 | 2,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,699 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 | 305 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyworth Primary School Keyworth Primary School, Faunce Street , SE17 3TR | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | 2out of 4 | 584 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk , SE11 6DS | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,313 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 | 766 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,094 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 | 1,281 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 | 416 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 558 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 670 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 929 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 962 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel Cafe | 154 Newington Butts, London | 82 yd | |
| Brasserie & Wine Bar Toulouse Lautrec | Toulouse Lautrec Wine Bar, 140 Newington Butts | 82 yd | |
| Maximo Italian Bistrot | 58 Kennington Park Road, London | 169 yd | |
| My Chaii Ldn | 1 Opal Street, London | 177 yd | |
| Jamyang Buddhist Centre - Cafe | The Old Courthouse, 43 Renfrew Road | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Red Lion | The Old Red Lion, 42 Kennington Park Road | 154 yd | |
| Oaka At The Mansion House | The Mansion House, 48 Kennington Park Road | 169 yd | |
| Kings Arms | The Little Apple, 98 Kennington Lane | 289 yd | |
| The royal british legion | 34-40 | 384 yd | |
| Woodcraft folk | Unit 9-10, 83 | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 146-148 Newington Butts, London | 82 yd | |
| Kennington Fish Bar | 56 Kennington Park Road, London | 173 yd | |
| Buzz coffee | St Marys Church | 179 yd | |
| Puro corazon uk | 62 | 349 yd | |
| Sv candy ltd | 91-95 | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 169 yd | |
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 547 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 550 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 647 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 169 yd | |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 427 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 437 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 439 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 569 yd | |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 803 yd | |
| Black Prince Community Hub BEAUFOY WALK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 804 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 851 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.