Old Paradise Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 6AL is located in the Waterloo & South Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Paradise Street, London, SE11 6AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 6BB, SE11 6AN, SE11 6AX, SE1 7AH, SE1 7BT, SE11 6AG, SE1 7XH, SE1 7XL, SE1 7XN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE11 6AL is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 47.6% | 46.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 52.4% | 53.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 6AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66% 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 | 51.1% | 66% | 14.9% | 37.9% | 28.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 23.3% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 6.3% | -7.6% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 | 45.3% | 46.9% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 29.6% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 13.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 8.2% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 23.2% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.6% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 35.4% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 14.7% | 18.1% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 15.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.5% | 11.1% | -5.4% | 1.0% | 10.1% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| White | 48.2% | 42.2% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -39.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 64% 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 | 56.5% | 64% | 7.5% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 13.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 11.8% | 11.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.9% | 7.1% | -5.8% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.3% | 64.3% | 9.0% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 25% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 15.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 5.6% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 3.6% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 1.5% | -19.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Paradise Street was 359.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.1% higher than the St George's average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Old Paradise Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in St George's and the 91st highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% 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 26 Gabriel House Old Paradise Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-01-23 | £448,500 |
| Flat 9 Gabriel House Old Paradise Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-12-01 | £453,713 |
| Flat 12 Gabriel House Old Paradise Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2020-11-27 | £402,212 |
| Flat 24 Gabriel House Old Paradise Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-03-04 | £429,404 |
| Flat 12 Gabriel House Old Paradise Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2017-12-15 | £331,743 |
SE11 6AL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE11 6AL 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 | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,294 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 | 3,358 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 | 3,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk , SE11 6DS | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall Primary School Vauxhall Street , SE11 5LG | 4out of 4 | 681 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbank Academy Millbank Academy , SW1P 4HR | 4out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School Reedworth Street , Lambeth SE11 4PH | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 835 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,464 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 | 344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 682 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,507 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 | 2,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,937 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evelina Hospital School Westminster Bridge Road , St Thomas' Hospital SE1 7EH | 4out of 4 | 447 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster School Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF | - not rated | 740 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 803 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 812 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY | - not rated | 878 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy2 | 9 Newport Street, London | 139 yd | |
| Breathing Space Cafe | 26 Lambeth High Street, London | 164 yd | |
| The Garden Cafe | The Garden Museum, 5 Lambeth Palace Road | 189 yd | |
| The Ragged Canteen At Beaconsfield | 22 Newport Street, London | 202 yd | |
| Forno Big Ben Pizza | 145-147 Lambeth Walk, London | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 44 Lambeth High Street, London | 145 yd | |
| Zeitgeist @ The Jolly Gardeners | The Jolly Gardeners Public House, 49-51 Black Prince Road | 255 yd | |
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 78 Fitzalan Street | 455 yd | |
| The Pineapple | The Pineapple Public House, 53 Hercules Road | 574 yd | |
| The Rose | 35 Albert Embankment, London | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matteo's Cucina Italiana | Arch 140, Newport Street | 142 yd | |
| Reemies Cakes | Arch 140, Newport Street | 142 yd | |
| Lee's Fish \& Chips | 151 Lambeth Walk, London | 221 yd | |
| Ginger Provisions | 55 Black Prince Road, London | 255 yd | |
| Jerk Friday Catering | 19 Copeland House, Lambeth Road | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M\& S Simply Food \& Cafe | North Wing, St Thomas' Hospital | 510 yd | |
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 724 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 107 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 774 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 1 Lower Marsh, London | 866 yd | |
| Tesco | 100 Baylis Road, London | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Davidsons Institute Youth & Community Centre Youth & Community Centre Lambeth Road | 209 yd | |
| Black Prince Community Hub BEAUFOY WALK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 410 yd |
| Dunhill Fitness Centre WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 495 yd |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Archbishops Park Carlisle Lane | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 546 yd |
| Defra NOBEL HOUSE NOBEL HOUSE SMITH SQUARE | 593 yd | |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 601 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Millbank Westminster) MILLBANK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 723 yd |
| Church.Co.Uk KENNINGTON ROAD | 753 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.