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About

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.

Area overview

On average Kennington has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 132 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
46.9%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Kennington area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,895,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kennington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats105£450,000
Terraced19£1,100,000

10 years median price trend in Kennington

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

All postcodes in Kennington

SE116SQ

Wincott Street

SE114HR

Kennington West & Vauxhall North

SE114RE

Kennington Park Road

SE115DP

Kennington West & Vauxhall North

SE115UJ

Stables Way

SE116BD

Cabanel Place

SE116PX

Cabanel Place

SE116SP

Lambeth Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.