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SE11 4JQ

Kennington Park Road

Newington

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Overview

Postcode SE11 4JQ is located in a major urban area, within the Newington ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West is £68,622 per year. The nearest station is Kennington, about 0 miles away. There are 12 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
114
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
46.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,447 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.6%

Approximately 46.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West is £68,622 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from SE11 4JQ.

Flood risk

Very low

Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West near SE11 4JQ 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE11 4JQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 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 4JQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKennington ParkLargeWalking directions to Kennington Park
0.4 miLambeth Walk Doorstep GreenMediumWalking directions to Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green
0.5 miElephant ParkSmallWalking directions to Elephant Park

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
10,601.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
37.17(+296%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.95(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.13(-40%)
Other theft
13.32(+17%)
Robbery
7.71(+117%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
108
38.71%
African
56
20.07%
Other White
42
15.05%
Caribbean
20
7.17%
Bangladeshi
10
3.58%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
50.41%
No qualifications
35
14.34%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.74%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
51
38.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
19.85%
Owns with a mortgage
22
16.79%
Owns outright
14
10.69%
Other social rented
10
7.63%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Newington

Median price£457,500
Price per sq ft£725
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£397K – £670K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 (about £725 per square foot) in Newington area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £1,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced16£825,000£743
Semi-Detached1£550,000£929
Flats50£427,500£705

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newington.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£427,500£690,000
2017£444,750£645,000
2018£429,880£830,000
2019£537,500£665,000
2020£545,000£905,000
2021£425,500£750,000
2022£440,000£907,500
2023£450,000£875,000
2024£505,000£722,500
2025£440,000£703,750
2026£388,000£765,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newington.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£712£731
2017£689£701
2018£625£732
2019£710£697
2020£724£705
2021£648£749
2022£677£769
2023£717£747
2024£820£746
2025£700£731
2026£772£794
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE11 4JQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE11 4JQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 2025Flat 65, Penryn House, 64, Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4HXFlatsLeasehold£410,000
29 May 2025Ground Floor, 58, Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4RSFlatsLeasehold£158,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 39, Carrick Court, Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4EEFlatsLeasehold£330,000
19 Sept 202593, Cornwall Square, London, SE11 4JWFlatsLeasehold£206,000
18 Dec 202529, Ambergate Street, London, SE17 3RYFlatsLeasehold£700,000

Schools

In the SE11 4JQ postcode area, located within Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE11 4JQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKeyworth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryCrampton PrimaryCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableThe Park CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE11 4JQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 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 miNewington News4 Penton Place, London, SE17 3JTWalking directions to Newington News
0.3 miLondisCleaver Street, Lambeth, SE11 4DFWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miTesco Express216 Kennington Road, London, SE11 6HRWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

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 4JQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Batteson

Newington - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Leigh Richman

Newington - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Natasha Ennin

Newington - 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
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyVauxhall and Camberwell GreenE14001559
WardNewingtonE05011105
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newington, Kennington East & Walworth WestE02000820
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 014DE01003998
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE11 4JQ

Is SE11 4JQ (Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West) safe?

The area around SE11 4JQ records about 114 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 4JQ?

The median sale price around SE11 4JQ in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West is £457,500 (about £725 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE11 4JQ?

There are 20 schools close to SE11 4JQ, including Keyworth Primary School (Good), Crampton Primary (Outstanding) and The Park College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE11 4JQ?

The closest station to SE11 4JQ is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 11 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE11 4JQ?

SE11 4JQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,447 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE11 4JQ (Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE11 4JQ is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: John Batteson (Labour Party), Leigh Richman (Labour Party) and Natasha Ennin (Labour Party).