Old Paradise Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 6AX 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 6AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 6AL, SE11 6BB, SE11 6AG, SE11 6EZ, SE11 6AW, SE11 6AN, SE11 6NN, SE11 6EH, SE11 6AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE11 6AX 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 6AX, 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 464.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 150.9% higher than the St George's average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Old Paradise Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in St George's and the 60th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roastery 30-34 Old Paradise Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £8,721,189 | 2022-02-04 | £8,172,851 |
| The Roastery 30-34 Old Paradise Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £6,700,000 | 2019-10-18 | £6,533,022 |
| The Roastery 30-34 Old Paradise Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £913,679 | 2018-08-20 | £903,100 |
SE11 6AX 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 6AX 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 | 579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,156 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 | 3,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 3,618 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 | 375 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall Primary School Vauxhall Street , SE11 5LG | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School Reedworth Street , Lambeth SE11 4PH | - not rated | 660 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 2out of 4 | 953 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbank Primary School Erasmus Street , SW1P 4HR | - not rated | 957 yd | Community 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 | 785 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 577 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,234 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 | 2,272 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 | 2,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bbi School Vauxhall Street , Vauxhall Primary School SE11 5LG | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 547 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelina Hospital School Westminster Bridge Road , St Thomas' Hospital SE1 7EH | 4out of 4 | 561 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools, London 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 610 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelley School Oakden Street , Kennington SE11 4UG | - not rated | 621 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 72 yd | |
| Forno Big Ben Pizza | 145-147 Lambeth Walk, London | 154 yd | |
| The Ragged Canteen At Beaconsfield | 22 Newport Street, London | 159 yd | |
| Breathing Space Cafe | 26 Lambeth High Street, London | 181 yd | |
| Queen's Head Cafe | Queens Cafe Bar, 71 Black Prince Road | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 44 Lambeth High Street, London | 177 yd | |
| Zeitgeist @ The Jolly Gardeners | The Jolly Gardeners Public House, 49-51 Black Prince Road | 218 yd | |
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 78 Fitzalan Street | 401 yd | |
| The Rose | 35 Albert Embankment, London | 566 yd | |
| The Pineapple | The Pineapple Public House, 53 Hercules Road | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matteo's Cucina Italiana | Arch 140, Newport Street | 88 yd | |
| Reemies Cakes | Arch 140, Newport Street | 88 yd | |
| Lee's Fish \& Chips | 151 Lambeth Walk, London | 154 yd | |
| Ginger Provisions | 55 Black Prince Road, London | 218 yd | |
| Jerk Friday Catering | 19 Copeland House, Lambeth Road | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M\& S Simply Food \& Cafe | North Wing, St Thomas' Hospital | 563 yd | |
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 656 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 107 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 787 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 878 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 1 Lower Marsh, London | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Davidsons Institute Youth & Community Centre Youth & Community Centre Lambeth Road | 238 yd | |
| Black Prince Community Hub BEAUFOY WALK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 342 yd |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 536 yd | |
| Dunhill Fitness Centre WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 549 yd |
| Archbishops Park Carlisle Lane | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 573 yd |
| Defra NOBEL HOUSE NOBEL HOUSE SMITH SQUARE | 657 yd | |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 660 yd |
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Millbank Westminster) MILLBANK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 722 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.