Old Paradise Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 6BB is located in the Waterloo & South Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 2008-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Paradise Street, London, SE11 6BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 6AL, SE11 6AN, SE11 6AX, SE1 7JL, SE1 7JP, SE1 7BT, SE1 7AH, SE11 6AR, SE11 6AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE11 6BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 50.2% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 54.8% | 49.8% | -5.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 6BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 56.4% | 62.4% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 24.8% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) 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 | 46.4% | 58.4% | 12.0% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 31.3% | -10.3% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 9% | 7.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
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.
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 56.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 15.3% | 7.8% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 4% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 11.4% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.9% | 56.9% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 23.1% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.7% 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 | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 16.9% | 8.9% | -8.0% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 56% | 54.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -26.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 51.2% 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 | 57.2% | 51.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 16.5% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 15.7% | 6.2% | -9.5% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 9.9% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.8% | 50.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 23.4% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 6.6% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 11.1% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central Asia | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Paradise Street was 1521.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1163.8% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Paradise Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 11th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 849.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 102.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Pillfold House, 11 Old Paradise Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-02-21 | £215,664 |
| 13 Pillfold House, 11 Old Paradise Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £563,000 | 2019-07-17 | £572,393 |
| Ground Floor Shop, 1 - 13 Old Paradise Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2015-09-14 | £427,900 |
| Flat 25 Pillford House, 11 Old Paradise Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2014-02-28 | £730,932 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE11 6BB 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 | 104 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,340 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 | 3,325 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 | 3,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,759 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 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall Primary School Vauxhall Street , SE11 5LG | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School Reedworth Street , Lambeth SE11 4PH | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbank Academy Millbank Academy , SW1P 4HR | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 906 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 | 789 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,494 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 | 301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 641 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,474 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 | 2,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,939 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 | 411 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster School Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF | - not rated | 745 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY | - not rated | 884 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 | 141 yd | |
| The Garden Cafe | The Garden Museum, 5 Lambeth Palace Road | 185 yd | |
| Pimlico Plumbers | 1 Sail Street, London | 186 yd | |
| Breathing Space Cafe | 26 Lambeth High Street, London | 210 yd | |
| The Corner Cafe | 178 Lambeth Road, London | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 44 Lambeth High Street, London | 190 yd | |
| Zeitgeist @ The Jolly Gardeners | The Jolly Gardeners Public House, 49-51 Black Prince Road | 291 yd | |
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 78 Fitzalan Street | 429 yd | |
| The Pineapple | The Pineapple Public House, 53 Hercules Road | 528 yd | |
| The Steam Engine | 41 - 42 Cosser Street, London | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matteo's Cucina Italiana | Arch 140, Newport Street | 168 yd | |
| Reemies Cakes | Arch 140, Newport Street | 168 yd | |
| Lee's Fish \& Chips | 151 Lambeth Walk, London | 218 yd | |
| Ginger Provisions | 55 Black Prince Road, London | 291 yd | |
| Jerk Friday Catering | 19 Copeland House, Lambeth Road | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M\& S Simply Food \& Cafe | North Wing, St Thomas' Hospital | 482 yd | |
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 722 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 107 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 729 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 1 Lower Marsh, London | 822 yd | |
| Tesco | 100 Baylis Road, London | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Davidsons Institute Youth & Community Centre Youth & Community Centre Lambeth Road | 166 yd | |
| Black Prince Community Hub BEAUFOY WALK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 412 yd |
| Dunhill Fitness Centre WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 468 yd |
| Archbishops Park Carlisle Lane | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 504 yd |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 589 yd | |
| Defra NOBEL HOUSE NOBEL HOUSE SMITH SQUARE | 612 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Millbank Westminster) MILLBANK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 665 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 706 yd |
| Church.Co.Uk KENNINGTON ROAD | 707 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% |
| Median download speed | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.