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SE11 4JN

Cornwall Square

Kennington

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Detailed insights for SE11 4JN

Overview

Postcode SE11 4JN is located in a major urban area, within the Kennington ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Lambeth Walk & North Kennington area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lambeth Walk & North Kennington is £66,162 per year. The nearest station is Kennington, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kennington Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
51.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Lambeth Walk & North Kennington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,954 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Lambeth Walk & North Kennington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.6%

Approximately 51.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 52.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Lambeth Walk & North Kennington is £66,162 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from SE11 4JN.

Flood risk

Very low

Lambeth Walk & North Kennington near SE11 4JN has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE11 4JN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington
0.5 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle
0.6 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE11 4JN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKennington ParkLargeWalking directions to Kennington Park
0.4 miLambeth Walk Doorstep GreenMediumWalking directions to Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green
0.3 miPasley ParkSmallWalking directions to Pasley Park

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
18,319.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.54(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.25(+46%)
Theft from the person
22.52(+140%)
Drugs
14.8(+139%)
Other theft
12.87(+13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
46
20.91%
British
45
20.45%
Other White
31
14.09%
Caribbean
14
6.36%
Other
14
6.36%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
55.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.77%
No qualifications
20
10.26%
Level 3 (A level)
19
9.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
34
35.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
28.42%
Other social rented
15
15.79%
Owns outright
10
10.53%
Owns with a mortgage
6
6.32%
Total households: 95

Property prices in Kennington

Median price£535,000
Price per sq ft£734
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£405K – £704K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kennington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced17£1,112,500£898
Flats82£468,750£705

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kennington

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kennington.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kennington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE11 4JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE11 4JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202593, Cornwall Square, London, SE11 4JWFlatsLeasehold£206,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 39, Carrick Court, Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4EEFlatsLeasehold£330,000
08 Oct 2025115A, Kennington Lane, London, SE11 4HQFlatsLeasehold£648,793
19 Sept 2025Flat 65, Penryn House, 64, Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4HXFlatsLeasehold£410,000
26 Mar 202631, Cleaver Square, London, SE11 4EATerracedFreehold£1,400,000

Schools

In the SE11 4JN postcode area, located within Lambeth Walk & North Kennington, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE11 4JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableOctavia House Schools, LondonOther independent special school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryKeyworth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryArchbishop Sumner Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE11 4JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE11 4JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPaylessKennington Park Road, Lambeth, SE11 4HXWalking directions to Payless
0.1 miTesco Express38-40 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4RSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLondisCleaver Street, Lambeth, SE11 4DFWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miTesco Express216 Kennington Road, London, SE11 6HRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miNewington News4 Penton Place, London, SE17 3JTWalking directions to Newington News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE11 4JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Robert Amos

Kennington - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Dominic John Lynch

Kennington - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Joanne Naomi Simpson

Kennington - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Florence Eshalomi

Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyVauxhall and Camberwell GreenE14001559
WardKenningtonE05014105
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth Walk & North KenningtonE02000619
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 002BE01003108
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE11 4JN

Is SE11 4JN (Lambeth Walk & North Kennington) safe?

The area around SE11 4JN records about 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE11 4JN?

The median sale price around SE11 4JN in Lambeth Walk & North Kennington is £535,000 (about £734 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE11 4JN?

There are 20 schools close to SE11 4JN, including Octavia House Schools, London, Keyworth Primary School (Good) and Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE11 4JN?

The closest station to SE11 4JN is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 156 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE11 4JN?

SE11 4JN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,954 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE11 4JN (Lambeth Walk & North Kennington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE11 4JN is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Robert Amos (Labour Party), Dominic John Lynch (Labour Party) and Joanne Naomi Simpson (Labour Party).