Kennington Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 6SS 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 6SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 6SR, SE11 4UG, SE11 6ST, SE11 6QR, SE11 4UQ, SE11 4NT, SE11 4UF, SE11 6RA, SE11 6DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE11 6SS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 55% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 6SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 49.3% | 47.6% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 31.4% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 52.2% | 49.5% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 28.6% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 13.3% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 52.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 18.1% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 6.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 9.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.4% | 52.3% | -4.1% | 33.8% | 18.5% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.6% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.1% 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% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 70% | 67.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -14.3% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 70.8% | 59.5% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 18.6% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 8.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.6% | 59.5% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 26.2% | 23.4% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 3.3% | -20.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennington Road was 130.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.3% lower than the St George's average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Kennington Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in St George's and the 361st highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

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 2 Kenneth Court Kennington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-03-21 | £409,958 |
| Flat 23 Kenneth Court Kennington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £561,000 | 2024-11-22 | £539,733 |
| Flat 25 Kenneth Court Kennington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-10-09 | £533,306 |
| Flat 13 Kenneth Court Kennington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-10-17 | £485,225 |
| Flat 26 Kenneth Court Kennington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2021-06-28 | £501,362 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,821 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 | 2,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 3,091 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 | - not rated | 141 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk , SE11 6DS | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | - not rated | 513 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall Primary School Vauxhall Street , SE11 5LG | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 611 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 966 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 426 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,791 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 | 1,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley School Oakden Street , Kennington SE11 4UG | - not rated | 37 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 163 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools, London 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 272 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspen House School Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AN | - not rated | 681 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bbi School Vauxhall Street , Vauxhall Primary School SE11 5LG | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Coffee | 3 Wincott Parade, Kennington Road | 17 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship Inn, 171 Kennington Road | 182 yd | |
| Jamyang Buddhist Centre - Cafe | The Old Courthouse, 43 Renfrew Road | 365 yd | |
| BPK Cafe | 5 Beaufoy Walk, London | 384 yd | |
| My Chaii Ldn | 1 Opal Street, London | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tankard | 111 Kennington Road, London | 182 yd | |
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 78 Fitzalan Street | 198 yd | |
| The Dog House | Kennington Road, London | 327 yd | |
| Kings Arms | The Little Apple, 98 Kennington Lane | 369 yd | |
| The Black Prince | 6 Black Prince Road, London | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Parma Pizzeria & Cheeky Panda | 113A Kennington Road, London | 182 yd | |
| Cafe gmh | Imperial War Museum | 431 yd | |
| Jerk Friday Catering | 19 Copeland House, Lambeth Road | 454 yd | |
| Lee's Fish \& Chips | 151 Lambeth Walk, London | 456 yd | |
| Samsun Kebab | 177 Kennington Lane, London | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 357 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 567 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 761 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 107 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 788 yd | |
| Tesco | 100 Baylis Road, London | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 140 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 179 yd | |
| Black Prince Community Hub BEAUFOY WALK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 378 yd |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 487 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 614 yd | |
| Archbishop Davidsons Institute Youth & Community Centre Youth & Community Centre Lambeth Road | 630 yd | |
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 653 yd | |
| Church.Co.Uk KENNINGTON ROAD | 676 yd | |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 676 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.