On average Kennington has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 3 schools in Kennington: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Kennington is home to around 14,603 people, with a population density of about 14,280.3 per km².
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 (about £734 per square foot) in Kennington area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,500 up to £1,610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 17 | £1,112,500 | £898 |
| Flats | 82 | £468,750 | £705 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £500,000 | £1,200,000 |
| 2017 | £360,000 | £1,200,000 |
| 2018 | £475,000 | £1,240,000 |
| 2019 | £492,000 | £1,050,000 |
| 2020 | £400,000 | £1,032,500 |
| 2021 | £480,000 | £1,202,500 |
| 2022 | £492,500 | £1,200,000 |
| 2023 | £436,500 | £1,340,000 |
| 2024 | £460,000 | £1,060,500 |
| 2025 | £425,000 | £1,106,250 |
| 2026 | £480,000 | £1,175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £791 | £723 |
| 2017 | £758 | £815 |
| 2018 | £724 | £907 |
| 2019 | £684 | £789 |
| 2020 | £697 | £882 |
| 2021 | £713 | £927 |
| 2022 | £711 | £910 |
| 2023 | £712 | £1,063 |
| 2024 | £713 | £867 |
| 2025 | £696 | £897 |
| 2026 | £746 | £989 |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Kennington ward.
David Robert Amos
Kennington - Elected 7 May 2026
Dominic John Lynch
Kennington - Elected 7 May 2026
Joanne Naomi Simpson
Kennington - Elected 7 May 2026
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Juxon Street
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Kennington Road
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Lambeth Walk
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Gibson Road
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Lambeth Walk
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Silk Mews
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Hotspur Street
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Kennington Park Road
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Kennington Oval
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Lambeth Walk
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Reedworth Street
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Cleaver Street
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Camberwell New Road
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Hotspur Street
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Clayton Street
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Morrells Yard
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Fitzalan Street
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Milverton Street
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Distin Street
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Kennington Lane
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Gibson Road
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Wigton Place
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Kennington Road
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Clayton Street
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Lollard Street
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Walnut Tree Walk
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Lambeth Walk
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Hotspur Street
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Cardigan Street
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Cardigan Street
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Kennington Park Road
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Reedworth Street
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Lambeth Walk
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Hotspur Street
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Cornwall Square
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Kennington Park Road
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Kennington Oval
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Clayton Street
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Walcot Square
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Kennington
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Courtenay Street
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George Mathers Road
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Kennington Lane
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Newington Butts
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Bowling Green Street
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Lambeth Walk
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Walnut Tree Walk
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St Marys Gardens
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Lambeth Walk
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Methley Street
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George Mathers Road
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Marylee Way
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St Marys Gardens
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Walnut Tree Walk
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Cardigan Street
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Brook Drive
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Milverton Street
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Chester Way
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Old Paradise Street
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Kempsford Road
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Kennington Oval
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Stannary Place
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Newport Street
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Black Prince Road
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Marylee Way
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Ingram Close
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Ellis Terrace
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Sancroft Street
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Gilbert Road
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Kennington Lane