Sancroft Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 5UL 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 Sancroft Street, London, SE11 5UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 6BZ, SE11 6HT, SE11 5UG, SE11 6BX, SE11 6BW, SE11 6TW, SE11 6BS, SE11 6TR, SE11 5PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE11 5UL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 48.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49% | 51.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 5UL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.5% 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 | 56.3% | 61.5% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 23.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 23.3% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 51.3% | 51.5% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 56.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 13.3% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 7.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 12.5% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 56.6% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 22.8% |
| Other | 10.2% | 2.9% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.2% 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% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 17.7% | 10.9% | -6.8% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 5.4% | -4.5% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 49.9% | 58.2% | 8.3% | 81.4% | -23.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 57.1% 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 | 59.2% | 57.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 17.4% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 11% | 7.1% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 7.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.7% | 6.4% | -4.3% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.2% | 56.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 27.7% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.5% | 3.8% | -24.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sancroft Street was 78.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sancroft Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 281st lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

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 20 Kennington Palace Court Sancroft Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2024-10-01 | £645,421 |
| Flat 34 Kennington Palace Court Sancroft Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2023-02-17 | £669,295 |
| Flat 19 Kennington Palace Court Sancroft Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £772,650 | 2014-11-07 | £855,914 |
| Flat 21 Kennington Palace Court Sancroft Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2014-05-30 | £914,175 |
| Flat 7 Kennington Palace Court Sancroft Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £491,000 | 2011-10-14 | £782,327 |
| Full-Time Employee | 196 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,394 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 | 2,737 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 | 2,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,184 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 | 251 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School Reedworth Street , Lambeth SE11 4PH | 4out of 4 | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk , SE11 6DS | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Primary School Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ | 4out of 4 | 673 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 | 509 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 777 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,057 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 | 1,939 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 | 261 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 790 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 | 1,034 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | 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 | 242 yd | |
| Vanilla Black Coffee \& Books | 306 - 308 Kennington Road, London | 264 yd | |
| BPK Cafe | 5 Beaufoy Walk, London | 270 yd | |
| Amici Restaurant | 205-209 Kennington Lane, London | 279 yd | |
| Firecracker | 1-5 Windmill Row, London | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duchy Arms | The Duchy Arms, 63 Sancroft Street | 63 yd | |
| The Black Prince | 6 Black Prince Road, London | 90 yd | |
| The Dog House | Kennington Road, London | 198 yd | |
| The Tommyfield | 185 Kennington Lane, London | 218 yd | |
| The Pilgrim | The Pilgrim Public House, 247 Kennington Lane | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsun Kebab | 177 Kennington Lane, London | 218 yd | |
| Windmill Fish Bar | Shop, 211 Kennington Lane | 279 yd | |
| Happy Family | Shop, 311 Kennington Road | 285 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Shop, 343 Kennington Road | 285 yd | |
| New Tasty House | 18 Vauxhall Street, London | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 131 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 328 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 586 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 920 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 191 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 272 yd | |
| Black Prince Community Hub BEAUFOY WALK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 273 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 359 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 514 yd |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 693 yd | |
| Paris Gymnasium (Closed) 73-74 73-74 Goding Street | health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Archbishop Davidsons Institute Youth & Community Centre Youth & Community Centre Lambeth Road | 788 yd | |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 790 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.