Vauxhall Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 5LJ is located in the Vauxhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vauxhall Street, London, SE11 5LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 5LH, SE11 5LL, SE11 5LQ, SE11 5LD, SE11 5RD, SE11 5JF, SE11 5RB, SE11 5LN, SE11 5LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE11 5LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.7% | 50% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 5LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.3% 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 | 52.2% | 67.3% | 15.1% | 37.9% | 29.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 14.1% | -16.1% | 44.2% | -30.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 47.9% | 55.7% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 24.8% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 18.3% | 21.6% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 7.1% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 35.4% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 11.9% | 4.9% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 11.1% | 18.2% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 15.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.4% | 4.7% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 60.4% | 53% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -28.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 9.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
In this area, 57.5% 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 | 64.7% | 57.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 12.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 10.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.3% | 57.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 26.7% | 24.4% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.8% | 4.7% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 7.9% | 0.5% | 7.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vauxhall Street was 192.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vauxhall Street has the 39th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 170th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

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 13 Grover House Vauxhall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-08-15 | £422,653 |
| Flat 14 Grover House Vauxhall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-03-11 | £285,897 |
| Flat 14 Grover House Vauxhall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-08-15 | £224,139 |
| Flat 37 Grover House Vauxhall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £471,000 | 2021-06-29 | £449,377 |
| Flat 3 Grover House Vauxhall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-06-25 | £357,784 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE11 5LJ 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,054 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 | 2,917 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 | 3,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Primary School Vauxhall Street , SE11 5LG | 4out of 4 | 150 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Primary School Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ | 4out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 764 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 | 220 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,286 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 | 2,306 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 | 634 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 915 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelina Hospital School Westminster Bridge Road , St Thomas' Hospital SE1 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,223 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Dairy | Vauxhall City Farm, 165 Tyers Street | 181 yd | |
| Vauxhall Foodbank | Vauxhall Christian Centre, 105 Tyers Street | 181 yd | |
| Kennington Lane Cafe | 383 Kennington Lane, London | 226 yd | |
| ILIL OF VAUXHLL | 351 Kennington Lane, London | 226 yd | |
| Jihwaja | 353A Kennington Lane, London | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Vauxhall Tavern | Royal Vauxhall Tavern Public House, 372 Kennington Lane | 223 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak Public House, 355 Kennington Lane | 226 yd | |
| Eagle London South Central | The Duke Of Cambridge Public House, 349 Kennington Lane | 226 yd | |
| The Pilgrim | The Pilgrim Public House, 247 Kennington Lane | 276 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Public House, 51 Durham Street | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters Spot | 320 Kennington Lane, London | 223 yd | |
| Lucky Fish Bar | 338 Kennington Lane, London | 223 yd | |
| Broast Chaser | 324 Kennington Lane, London | 223 yd | |
| Tennessee Express | 40 Vauxhall Street, London | 248 yd | |
| KFC Vauxhall | 348 Kennington Lane, London | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 276 yd | |
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 513 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 544 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 613 yd | |
| Tesco | Block F, St George Wharf, London, London | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 132 yd |
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 231 yd |
| Paris Gymnasium (Closed) 73-74 73-74 Goding Street | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Black Prince Community Hub BEAUFOY WALK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 517 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| The Gym (London Vauxhall) 6a 6a St. George Wharf | health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 643 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.