Kennington Lane is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 4XA 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 4XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 4UT, SE11 4UY, SE11 4HQ, SE11 4EP, SE11 4UR, SE11 4UX, SE11 4UZ, SE11 4PQ, SE11 4HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE11 4XA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 4XA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66% 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 | 59.8% | 66% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 28.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 20.7% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 58.3% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 25.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 14.8% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 8.5% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 10.4% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.3% | 55.2% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 9.5% | 3.8% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.1% 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 | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 13.1% | 19.7% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 17.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.8% | 8% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 7.0% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| White | 49.8% | 43.1% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -38.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, 67.4% 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 | 68.8% | 67.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 9.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 9% | 9.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.2% | 8.2% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 67.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 24.9% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 3.7% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 1.3% | -18.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennington Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Kennington average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 26 Tamar House Kennington Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2025-09-24 | £675,000 |
| Flat 6 Tamar House Kennington Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-01-31 | £166,687 |
| Flat 7 Tamar House Kennington Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-01-16 | £588,308 |
| Flat 19 Tamar House Kennington Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-08-15 | £584,709 |
| Flat 12 Tamar House Kennington Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2024-04-10 | £632,720 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE11 4XA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 152 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Other | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,708 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 | 2,477 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 | 2,661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,937 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 | 165 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk , SE11 6DS | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall Primary School Vauxhall Street , SE11 5LG | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyworth Primary School Keyworth Primary School, Faunce Street , SE17 3TR | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Primary School Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ | 4out of 4 | 687 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 | 732 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,638 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 | 709 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 | 770 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 920 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,070 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 | 1,632 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 | 72 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 641 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 872 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Chaii Ldn | 1 Opal Street, London | 181 yd | |
| Maximo Italian Bistrot | 58 Kennington Park Road, London | 281 yd | |
| Gandhis Tandoori Restaurant | Business, 347 Kennington Road | 309 yd | |
| Madeira Star | 337 - 341 Kennington Road, London | 309 yd | |
| Kennington Tandoori | 313 Kennington Road, London | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | The Little Apple, 98 Kennington Lane | 70 yd | |
| The Dog House | Kennington Road, London | 132 yd | |
| The Tommyfield | 185 Kennington Lane, London | 147 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | The Prince Of Wales Public House, 48 Cleaver Square | 205 yd | |
| The Black Prince | 6 Black Prince Road, London | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsun Kebab | 177 Kennington Lane, London | 147 yd | |
| Kennington Fish Bar | 56 Kennington Park Road, London | 285 yd | |
| Happy Family | Shop, 311 Kennington Road | 309 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Shop, 343 Kennington Road | 309 yd | |
| Buzz coffee | St Marys Church | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 194 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 281 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 503 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 900 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 228 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 292 yd | |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 388 yd | |
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Black Prince Community Hub BEAUFOY WALK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 488 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 721 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 729 yd |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 764 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 789 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 901 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.