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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

SE115UG

Sancroft Street

SE114EU

Seaton Close

SE115UN

Newburn Street

SE116DW

Walnut Tree Walk

SE115QT

Kennington

SE114HW

Kennington Lane

SE114DY

Cleaver Street

SE115TX

Kennington Park Road

Data Sources

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