Orsett Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 5PW 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 5PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 5LX, SE11 5PN, SE11 5PJ, SE11 5PR, SE11 5PP, SE11 5PL, SE11 5PS, SE11 5AJ, SE11 5NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE11 5PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.4% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.6% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 5PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 57.2% | 60.5% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 24.7% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.8% | 56.2% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 32% | 32.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 7.5% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 58.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 11.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 5.4% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 14.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.1% | 58.8% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 25.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.3% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.3% 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 | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 10% | 6% | -4.0% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Other Black | 6.4% | 1.5% | -4.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 61.2% | 56.3% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -25.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 1.6% | 8.8% |
In this area, 72.8% 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 | 68.4% | 72.8% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 3.4% | -5.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.6% | 72.8% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 19.8% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 2.2% | -4.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 1.9% | -18.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orsett Street was 299.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 148.4% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Orsett Street has the 27th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 98th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Orsett Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2013-12-17 | £1,108,501 |
| 25 Orsett Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2006-07-03 | £987,136 |
| 31 Orsett Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2003-09-29 | £1,150,305 |
| 25 Orsett Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2002-01-04 | £1,000,925 |
| 25 Orsett Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2000-10-23 | £690,630 |
SE11 5PW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5PW 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,174 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 | 2,914 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 | 3,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,350 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 | 74 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 3out of 4 | 500 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 | 604 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk , SE11 6DS | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School Reedworth Street , Lambeth SE11 4PH | 4out of 4 | 633 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 | 411 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 865 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 | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,487 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 | 735 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 906 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,086 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 | 2,158 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 | 481 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 931 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 | 1,028 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,171 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 | 157 yd | |
| The Old Dairy | Vauxhall City Farm, 165 Tyers Street | 268 yd | |
| Vauxhall Foodbank | Vauxhall Christian Centre, 105 Tyers Street | 268 yd | |
| BPK Cafe | 5 Beaufoy Walk, London | 292 yd | |
| Walker Books | Walker House, 87 Vauxhall Walk | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duchy Arms | The Duchy Arms, 63 Sancroft Street | 222 yd | |
| The Black Prince | 6 Black Prince Road, London | 310 yd | |
| The Pilgrim | The Pilgrim Public House, 247 Kennington Lane | 335 yd | |
| The Black Dog | 112 Vauxhall Walk, London | 382 yd | |
| Zeitgeist @ The Jolly Gardeners | The Jolly Gardeners Public House, 49-51 Black Prince Road | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tasty House | 18 Vauxhall Street, London | 123 yd | |
| Tennessee Express | 40 Vauxhall Street, London | 157 yd | |
| Windmill Fish Bar | Shop, 211 Kennington Lane | 369 yd | |
| Ginger Provisions | 55 Black Prince Road, London | 390 yd | |
| Roosters Spot | 320 Kennington Lane, London | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 335 yd | |
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 350 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 713 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 793 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 187 yd |
| Black Prince Community Hub BEAUFOY WALK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 299 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 350 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 440 yd | |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Paris Gymnasium (Closed) 73-74 73-74 Goding Street | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 556 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Archbishop Davidsons Institute Youth & Community Centre Youth & Community Centre Lambeth Road | 772 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 | 52.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 52.0% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 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.