Cardigan Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 5PF 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 Cardigan Street, London, SE11 5PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 5PG, SE11 5UG, SE11 5PH, SE11 5PQ, SE11 5UQ, SE11 6BZ, SE11 5DQ, SE11 5UL, SE11 4DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE11 5PF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents 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 | 51.1% | 54.7% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 45.3% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 5PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.6% 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 | 58.8% | 65.6% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 27.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.5% | 19.7% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -24.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 5.3% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 48.7% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 35.5% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12.8% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 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 62.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 10.6% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 6.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 6.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.8% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.8% | 62.4% | -4.4% | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% 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 | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 6.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 74.7% | 71.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 67% 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 | 75.5% | 67% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 13.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.4% | 68.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 17.1% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 7.2% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 3.4% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardigan Street was 70.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.7% lower than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cardigan Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Kennington and the 220th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Cardigan Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2025-06-25 | £1,003,200 |
| 53 Cardigan Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £951,000 | 2025-03-25 | £967,650 |
| 63 Cardigan Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2024-04-22 | £948,029 |
| 55 Cardigan Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2022-12-21 | £1,027,129 |
| 59 Cardigan Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2021-06-30 | £922,686 |
SE11 5PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE11 5PF 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,529 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 | 2,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,967 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 | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School Reedworth Street , Lambeth SE11 4PH | - not rated | 444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Primary School Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Junior School Clayton Street , SE11 5BZ | - not rated | 457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Infant School Clayton Street , SE11 5BZ | - not rated | 457 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 | 454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 759 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 1,157 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 | 905 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 935 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen House School Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AN | - not rated | 221 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools, London 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 282 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 396 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bbi School Vauxhall Street , Vauxhall Primary School SE11 5LG | - not rated | 405 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Bridges 331 Kennington Lane , Vauxhall SE11 5QY | - not rated | 484 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didi \& Franc Wine \& Cheese Shop | 296 - 300 Kennington Road, London | 131 yd | |
| Vanilla Black Coffee \& Books | 306 - 308 Kennington Road, London | 148 yd | |
| Amici Restaurant | 205-209 Kennington Lane, London | 154 yd | |
| Firecracker | 1-5 Windmill Row, London | 162 yd | |
| Urban Botanica | 14 Windmill Row, London | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duchy Arms | The Duchy Arms, 63 Sancroft Street | 64 yd | |
| The Black Prince | 6 Black Prince Road, London | 171 yd | |
| The Tommyfield | 185 Kennington Lane, London | 197 yd | |
| The Pilgrim | The Pilgrim Public House, 247 Kennington Lane | 209 yd | |
| The Dog House | Kennington Road, London | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Fish Bar | Shop, 211 Kennington Lane | 154 yd | |
| Happy Family | Shop, 311 Kennington Road | 180 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Shop, 343 Kennington Road | 180 yd | |
| Samsun Kebab | 177 Kennington Lane, London | 197 yd | |
| Sushi Essence | 334 Kennington Road, London | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 200 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 209 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 570 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 886 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 112 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 383 yd | |
| Black Prince Community Hub BEAUFOY WALK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 395 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 445 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 454 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 673 yd | |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 695 yd | |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 718 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.