Clayton Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 5SF 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 Clayton Street, London, SE11 5SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 5SE, SE11 5DE, SE11 5BU, SE11 5BX, SE11 5SG, SE11 5SB, SE11 5SQ, SE11 5DA, SE11 5DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE11 5SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 5SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 60.2% | 59.9% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 18.5% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -25.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 15.8% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 53.2% | 53.6% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 29.9% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 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 | 22.9% | 18% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 9% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 19.4% | 6.8% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 39.2% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 7.8% | 0.9% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 18.7% | 15.1% | -3.6% | 2.5% | 12.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.4% | 19.8% | 9.4% | 1.0% | 18.8% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 7% | 1.9% | -5.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 47.2% | 40.3% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -41.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, 53.2% 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 | 52.5% | 53.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 12.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 16.4% | 14.1% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.7% | 14.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 13.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.2% | 53.8% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 34.6% | 32.3% | 9.8% | 24.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.7% | 3.5% | -9.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.8% | 3.5% | -24.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 7.3% | 0.5% | 6.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clayton Street was 177.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clayton Street has the 38th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Kennington and the 196th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 28 Read House Clayton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-12-15 | £336,838 |
| Flat 39 Read House Clayton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-08-20 | £308,431 |
| Flat 15 Read House Clayton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-02-14 | £269,110 |
| Flat 17 Read House Clayton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-10-25 | £304,746 |
| Flat 19 Read House Clayton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-02-26 | £290,799 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,837 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 | 3,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Fawcett Primary School Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Junior School Clayton Street , SE11 5BZ | - not rated | 119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Infant School Clayton Street , SE11 5BZ | - not rated | 119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 352 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 353 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,227 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 | 2,635 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 | 1,259 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lighthouse Group (TLG) Centre Kennington Park Community Centre , 8 Harleyford Street SE11 5SY | - not rated | 291 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspen House School Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AN | - not rated | 332 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Bridges 331 Kennington Lane , Vauxhall SE11 5QY | - not rated | 405 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School 2 St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW | - not rated | 429 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 479 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frida's | 344 Kennington Road, London | 214 yd | |
| Coco's Bar & Kitchen | 238 Kennington Park Road, London | 225 yd | |
| Sugar Pot | 248 Kennington Park Road, London | 225 yd | |
| Alcock Kitchen \& Restaurant | Surrey County Cricket Club, Kennington Oval | 253 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 314 Kennington Road, London | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pilgrim | The Pilgrim Public House, 247 Kennington Lane | 224 yd | |
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 392 yd | |
| The Brown Derby | 336 Kennington Park Road, London | 392 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Public House, 51 Durham Street | 411 yd | |
| The White Bear | 138 Kennington Park Road, London | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Blue - Fixed Unit | Surrey County Cricket Club, Kennington Oval | 253 yd | |
| Sushi Essence | 334 Kennington Road, London | 254 yd | |
| Sushi Zone \& Poke Zone | 334 Kennington Road, London | 254 yd | |
| S&S Taste Of Korea | 334 Kennington Road, London | 254 yd | |
| Papa John's | 342 Kennington Road, London | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 224 yd | |
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 618 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 777 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 800 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 249 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 274 yd | |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 386 yd |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Paris Gymnasium (Closed) 73-74 73-74 Goding Street | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 751 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.