Orsett Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 5LX 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 Orsett Street, London, SE11 5LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 5PW, SE11 5PN, SE11 5PP, SE11 5PR, SE11 5PJ, SE11 5PS, SE11 5LG, SE11 5PL, SE11 5NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE11 5LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.7% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.3% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 5LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 50% | 56.3% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 24.2% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.5% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 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 | 42.7% | 42.6% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 34.6% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 19% | 13.7% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 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 | 27.5% | 20.7% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 41% | 19.5% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 13.5% | 4.8% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.9% 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 | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 24.6% | 25.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 22.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 41.9% | 37.9% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -43.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, just 45.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.5% | 45.8% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -37.4% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 12.2% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 16.9% | 17.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 14.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.9% | 13.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 40.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.8% | 45.8% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -37.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 40.1% | 38.1% | 9.8% | 30.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.3% | 4.6% | -29.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.3% | 37.2% | -16.9% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orsett Street was 32.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.4% lower than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Orsett Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 89th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 46 Pella House Orsett Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-01-06 | £310,700 |
| Flat 16 Pella House Orsett Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2021-11-30 | £304,749 |
| Flat 10 Pella House Orsett Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2020-11-27 | £536,918 |
| Flat 37 Pella House Orsett Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2011-12-20 | £389,542 |
| Flat 10 Pella House Orsett Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2010-05-13 | £472,968 |
SE11 5LX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,154 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 | 2,941 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 | 3,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,377 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 | 88 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 3out of 4 | 504 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 | 616 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk , SE11 6DS | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School Reedworth Street , Lambeth SE11 4PH | 4out of 4 | 652 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 422 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 909 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,074 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 | 2,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,461 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 | 502 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 958 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelina Hospital School Westminster Bridge Road , St Thomas' Hospital SE1 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Cafe | 28 Vauxhall Street, London | 131 yd | |
| The Old Dairy | Vauxhall City Farm, 165 Tyers Street | 252 yd | |
| Vauxhall Foodbank | Vauxhall Christian Centre, 105 Tyers Street | 252 yd | |
| BPK Cafe | 5 Beaufoy Walk, London | 290 yd | |
| Walker Books | Walker House, 87 Vauxhall Walk | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duchy Arms | The Duchy Arms, 63 Sancroft Street | 248 yd | |
| The Black Prince | 6 Black Prince Road, London | 331 yd | |
| The Pilgrim | The Pilgrim Public House, 247 Kennington Lane | 358 yd | |
| The Black Dog | 112 Vauxhall Walk, London | 359 yd | |
| Zeitgeist @ The Jolly Gardeners | The Jolly Gardeners Public House, 49-51 Black Prince Road | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tasty House | 18 Vauxhall Street, London | 99 yd | |
| Tennessee Express | 40 Vauxhall Street, London | 131 yd | |
| Ginger Provisions | 55 Black Prince Road, London | 368 yd | |
| Windmill Fish Bar | Shop, 211 Kennington Lane | 395 yd | |
| Roosters Spot | 320 Kennington Lane, London | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 358 yd | |
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 371 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 700 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 780 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| Black Prince Community Hub BEAUFOY WALK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 297 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 350 yd |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 452 yd | |
| Paris Gymnasium (Closed) 73-74 73-74 Goding Street | health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 571 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Archbishop Davidsons Institute Youth & Community Centre Youth & Community Centre Lambeth Road | 758 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 233.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 171.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.