Kennington is a residential and commercial ward in the London Borough of Lambeth, located south of the River Thames. The area is known for its mix of historic architecture and modern developments, with landmarks such as the Imperial War Museum and Kennington Park. It has strong transport links, including the Kennington tube station on the Northern line, connecting it to central London.
The ward features a blend of housing, from Victorian terraces to social housing estates, catering to a range of residents. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs, alongside larger retail options nearby. Kennington also has several green spaces, including Kennington Park, which provides recreational areas and community events. The area has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to central London.
On average Kennington has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 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 of residents in Kennington is £56,198 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.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Kennington area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,990,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 100 | £450,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £1,100,000 |
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Harleyford Street
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Holyoak Road
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Lambeth Walk & North Kennington
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Kempsford Road
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Reedworth Street
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Lambeth Walk
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Gibson Road
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Lambeth Walk
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Aulton Place
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Kennington Oval
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Cottington Street
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Brook Drive
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Courtenay Square
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Walnut Tree Walk
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Lambeth Walk
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Lambeth Walk
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Fitzalan Street
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Milverton Street
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Bishop's Terrace
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Kennington Park Road
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Cardigan Street
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Cardigan Street
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Kennington Park Road
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Walnut Tree Walk
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Lambeth Walk
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Lambeth Walk
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Methley Street
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Kennington West & Vauxhall North
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Milverton Street
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Milverton Street
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Kennings Way
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Kennings Way
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Kennington West & Vauxhall North
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Gilbert Road
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Courtenay Street
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Sancroft Street
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Black Prince Road
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Walnut Tree Walk
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Black Prince Road
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Chester Way
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Distin Street
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Cardigan Street
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Kennington West & Vauxhall North
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Gilbert Road
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Marylee Way
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Wincott Street
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Sullivan Road
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Clayton Street
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Kennington Road
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Lambeth Walk
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Lambeth Walk
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Aulton Place
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Kennings Way
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Renfrew Road
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Lambeth Walk & North Kennington
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Lambeth Walk & North Kennington
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Brook Drive
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Lollard Street
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Lollard Street
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Gibson Road
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Pegasus Place
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Cleaver Street
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Kennington Park Road
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Kennington Park Road
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Brook Drive
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Milverton Street
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Newburn Street
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Lambeth Walk
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Lambeth Walk
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Sail Street
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Lollard Street
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Kennington Park Road
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Kennington Park Gardens
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Kennings Way
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Gilbert Road
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Milverton Street
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Gilbert Road
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Cleaver Street
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Kennington West & Vauxhall North
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Lambeth Walk & North Kennington
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Monkton Street
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Newport Street
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Hotspur Street
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Black Prince Road
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Hotspur Street
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Lollard Street
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Milverton Street
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Lambeth Walk & North Kennington
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Heralds Place
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Reedworth Street
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Lambeth Walk & North Kennington
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Opal Street
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Milverton Street
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Clayton Street
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Lambeth Walk
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.