Kennington Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 6HR 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 Road, London, SE11 6HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 6BS, SE11 6BT, SE11 6BW, SE11 6BY, SE11 6TW, SE11 6AU, SE11 6BX, SE11 4UX, SE11 5UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE11 6HR is primarily male, with 55.8% 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 | 50% | 44.2% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 50% | 55.8% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
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 6HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 52.2% | 53% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 29.6% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 5.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 58.8% | 55.1% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 32.6% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 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.
In the area around SE11 6HR this area, 4.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 78%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 3.2% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 9.3% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.2% | 78% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 44.2% |
| Other | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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 | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 80.7% | 74.7% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 73.6% | 60.4% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 11.8% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 9.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 60.4% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 25.7% | 24.0% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 2.7% | -16.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennington Road was 113.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.2% lower than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Kennington Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 358th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.

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 50 216 Kennington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-11-08 | £564,374 |
| Flat 31 216 Kennington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2024-10-29 | £371,239 |
| Flat 22 216 Kennington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-09-20 | £623,896 |
| Flat 26 216 Kennington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-09-16 | £719,880 |
| Flat 62 216 Kennington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-03-21 | £439,081 |
SE11 6HR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE11 6HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 165 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,526 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 | 2,651 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 | 2,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School Reedworth Street , Lambeth SE11 4PH | 4out of 4 | 286 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall Primary School Vauxhall Street , SE11 5LG | 4out of 4 | 383 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk , SE11 6DS | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Primary School Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 615 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 | 962 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,751 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 | 671 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 699 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,022 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 | 1,807 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 | 130 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 748 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelina Hospital School Westminster Bridge Road , St Thomas' Hospital SE1 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | 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 | 261 yd | |
| Gandhis Tandoori Restaurant | Business, 347 Kennington Road | 287 yd | |
| Madeira Star | 337 - 341 Kennington Road, London | 287 yd | |
| Kennington Tandoori | 313 Kennington Road, London | 287 yd | |
| Kuma | 305 Kennington Road, London | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Prince | 6 Black Prince Road, London | 42 yd | |
| The Dog House | Kennington Road, London | 66 yd | |
| The Tommyfield | 185 Kennington Lane, London | 144 yd | |
| Duchy Arms | The Duchy Arms, 63 Sancroft Street | 163 yd | |
| Kings Arms | The Little Apple, 98 Kennington Lane | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsun Kebab | 177 Kennington Lane, London | 144 yd | |
| Happy Family | Shop, 311 Kennington Road | 287 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Shop, 343 Kennington Road | 287 yd | |
| Windmill Fish Bar | Shop, 211 Kennington Lane | 322 yd | |
| Sushi Essence | 334 Kennington Road, London | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 2 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 408 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 471 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 1,052 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 197 yd | |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 243 yd |
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Black Prince Community Hub BEAUFOY WALK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 315 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 579 yd | |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 639 yd |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Archbishop Davidsons Institute Youth & Community Centre Youth & Community Centre Lambeth Road | 802 yd | |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 825 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 867 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.