Kennington Oval is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 5TD 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 Kennington Oval, London, SE11 5TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 5TA, SE11 5TB, SE11 5TD, SE11 5TR, SE11 5TS, SE11 5TP, SE11 5TW, SE11 5SU, SE11 5TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE11 5TD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 50.7% | 52.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 5TD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61% 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 | 50.5% | 61% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 23.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 25.7% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 13% | 5.5% | -7.5% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 49% | 47.7% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 37.7% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 10.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 23.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 14.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 10.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 37.5% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 13.5% | 2.7% | -10.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.1% 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 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 18.5% | 16% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.9% | 12.1% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 11.1% |
| Other Black | 9.2% | 3.5% | -5.7% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 42.1% | 40.1% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -41.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 13.5% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 11.9% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 56.2% | 56.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 14% | 17.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 16.4% | 10.7% | -5.7% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 12.5% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.8% | 56.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 30.9% | 28.2% | 9.8% | 21.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 2.5% | -9.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.4% | 2.1% | -25.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 13% | 0.5% | 12.5% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennington Oval was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Kennington average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 96 Lockwood House Kennington Oval, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2022-09-30 | £332,449 |
| Flat 98 Lockwood House Kennington Oval, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2012-10-23 | £345,329 |
| Flat 99 Lockwood House Kennington Oval, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2011-11-18 | £374,008 |
| Flat 100 Lockwood House Kennington Oval, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2007-03-16 | £344,587 |
| Flat 102 Lockwood House Kennington Oval, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2006-09-29 | £394,786 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,737 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 | 3,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Primary School Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Junior School Clayton Street , SE11 5BZ | - not rated | 208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Infant School Clayton Street , SE11 5BZ | - not rated | 208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 246 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 247 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,109 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 | 1,530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,425 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 | 2,724 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 | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,256 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 | 72 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School 2 St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW | - not rated | 211 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | - not rated | 480 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | - not rated | 481 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Bridge To School Kennington Park Children's Centre , 20 Kennington Park Gardens SE11 4AX | - not rated | 481 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcock Kitchen \& Restaurant | Surrey County Cricket Club, Kennington Oval | 132 yd | |
| Oval Snack And Cafe Bar | Shop, 312 Kennington Park Road | 176 yd | |
| Coco's Bar & Kitchen | 238 Kennington Park Road, London | 228 yd | |
| Sugar Pot | 248 Kennington Park Road, London | 228 yd | |
| 24 The Oval | 24 Clapham Road, London | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 176 yd | |
| The Brown Derby | 336 Kennington Park Road, London | 176 yd | |
| The Pilgrim | The Pilgrim Public House, 247 Kennington Lane | 443 yd | |
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 509 yd | |
| The Beehive | Beehive Public House, 51 Durham Street | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexi Coffi Limited | 8A Harleyford Street, London | 71 yd | |
| Deep Blue - Fixed Unit | Surrey County Cricket Club, Kennington Oval | 132 yd | |
| Palace Grill | 332 Kennington Park Road, London | 176 yd | |
| Claylands Fish Bar | 2 Claylands Road, London | 309 yd | |
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 12 Brixton Road, London | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 443 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 778 yd | |
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 825 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 864 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 56 yd | |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 131 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 131 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 334 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 549 yd |
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 702 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 737 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 | 141.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.