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About

Kennington ward lies in the north of the London Borough of Lambeth. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Georgian terraced housing and several notable housing estates. It is bordered by the River Thames to the north and contains significant green spaces like Kennington Park. The Oval cricket ground, a major sporting venue, is a central landmark within the ward's boundaries.

The area has a strong historical presence, with the Imperial War Museum located just outside its formal border to the west. Kennington is well-connected by public transport, served by several Underground stations including Kennington and Oval. The ward's community is supported by local schools, shops, and amenities lining its main roads, creating a settled urban neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Kennington has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 46.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kennington is £67,886 per year. There are 8 schools in Kennington: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Kennington is home to around 14,603 people, with a population density of about 14,280.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
46.9%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Kennington Population
14,603
Population density
14,280.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
43.69(+63%)
Violence and sexual offences
43.62(+40%)
Theft from the person
27.94(+198%)
Other theft
14.72(+29%)
Drugs
8.35(+35%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,039
34.5%
African
2,281
15.62%
Other White
2,128
14.57%
Caribbean
1,104
7.56%
Other
781
5.35%
Total population: 14,605

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,668
54.18%
No qualifications
1,789
14.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,356
11.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,080
8.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
833
6.77%
Total 16+ residents: 12,306

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,687
25.96%
Other social rented
1,433
22.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,333
20.51%
Owns with a mortgage
991
15.25%
Owns outright
718
11.05%
Total households: 6,499

Property prices in Kennington

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £527,500 in Kennington area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £1,610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kennington in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kennington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats85£460,000£7,584
Terraced17£1,112,500£9,667

10 years median price trend in Kennington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kennington.

All postcodes in Kennington

SE114PD

Kennington Lane

SE116UJ

Lollard Street

SE116TS

Hotspur Street

SE116LX

Lambeth Walk

SE114RR

Opal Street

SE114UT

Chester Way

SE114UG

Oakden Street

SE116NL

Kennington Road

SE116UD

Lollard Street

SE116BS

Hotspur Street

SE114NS

Wincott Street

SE116TU

Hotspur Street

SE114DR

Cleaver Street

SE115DP

Kennington

SE114AP

Milverton Street

SE114UH

Sullivan Road

SE114JN

Cornwall Square

SE114UE

Bishop's Terrace

SE115UL

Sancroft Street

SE114NQ

Gilbert Road

SE114BU

Kennington Park Road

SE114NJ

Renfrew Road

SE116SU

Milverton Street

SE114FP

Renfrew Road

SE116AZ

Lambeth Walk

SE114TS

Brook Drive

SE114EW

Kennings Way

SE114BE

St Agnes Place

SE114RP

Opal Street

SE114PB

Kempsford Road

SE114DS

Bowden Street

SE116BD

Cabanel Place

SE116AU

Kennington Road

SE116DR

Walnut Tree Walk

SE116DL

Walnut Tree Walk

SE116UF

Hotspur Street

SE116DU

Lambeth Walk

SE114AA

Stannary Street

SE114DB

Kennington Road

SE116HS

Black Prince Road

SE114EG

Kennings Way

SE114UA

St Marys Walk

SE116DP

Walnut Tree Walk

SE114RL

Kennington Lane

SE114RE

Kennington Park Road

SE116QH

Lollard Street

SE114AH

Radcot Street

SE115TS

Kennington Park Road

SE114EJ

Kennings Way

SE115TR

Kennington Park Road

SE116EZ

Lambeth Walk

SE114AD

Stannary Street

SE115DA

Clayton Street

SE116DQ

Walnut Tree Walk

SE116RE

Kennington Road

SE114NH

Renfrew Road

SE115BA

Kennington

SE116NA

Lambeth Walk

SE116HJ

Courtenay Street

SE114NU

Kempsford Road

SE114HN

Kennington Lane

SE114SD

Kennington Lane

SE115PG

Courtenay Square

SE114EQ

Kennings Way

SE116HX

Black Prince Road

SE50SE

Bolton Crescent

SE114FA

Kennington

SE115TP

Kennington Park Road

SE115SY

Harleyford Street

SE116SR

Wincott Parade

SE114BT

Kennington Park Road

SE116QL

Distin Street

SE115QN

Kennington Lane

SE114EN

Kennings Way

SE115PQ

Courtenay Street

SE114BB

Meadcroft Road

SE114HZ

Opal Street

SE114LT

Kennington Lane

SE114TH

Dugard Way

SE116QU

Fitzalan Street

SE116PT

Gibson Road

SE115SD

Pegasus Place

SE116UA

Marylee Way

SE116SP

Lambeth Walk

SE114DZ

Cleaver Street

SE114UB

Walcot Square

SE116DS

Walnut Tree Walk

SE116DY

Lambeth Walk

SE114SA

Opal Street

SE114UL

Brook Drive

SE116DT

Lambeth Walk

SE114DQ

Reedworth Street

SE114ET

Seaton Close

SE116BG

Lollard Street

SE114JP

Cornwall Square

SE116UL

Distin Street

SE115DW

Windmill Row

SE114NP

Heralds Place

SE116HL

Black Prince Road

SE115UJ

Stables Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.