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SE11 4RP

Opal Street

Kennington

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Overview

Postcode SE11 4RP 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 medium park is Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
65%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

65%

Approximately 65.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 68 ft away from SE11 4RP.

Flood risk

No risk

Lambeth Walk & North Kennington near SE11 4RP has no 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 4RP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington
0.3 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle
0.7 mi

1

Lambeth North

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Lambeth North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE11 4RP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGeraldine Mary Harmsworth ParkMediumWalking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park
0.4 miLambeth Walk Doorstep GreenMediumWalking directions to Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green
0.4 miElephant ParkSmallWalking directions to Elephant Park

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
22,071.4 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

British
77
24.76%
Other White
60
19.29%
Caribbean
30
9.65%
Other
27
8.68%
African
22
7.07%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
41.34%
No qualifications
46
18.11%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
86
60.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.18%
Owns with a mortgage
16
11.19%
Other social rented
7
4.9%
Owns outright
5
3.5%
Total households: 143

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE11 4RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE11 4RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2026Flat 23, Falstaff Court, Opal Street, London, SE11 4RPFlatsLeasehold£475,000
30 May 2025Flat 6, Harfleur Court, Opal Street, London, SE11 4RWFlatsLeasehold£300,000
01 Sept 20254, Brutus Court, Kennington Lane, London, SE11 4SDFlatsLeasehold£240,000
14 Apr 2026142, Newington Butts, London, SE11 4RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£755,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 2, Portia Court, Opal Street, London, SE11 4SAFlatsLeasehold£480,000

Schools

In the SE11 4RP 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 4RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCrampton PrimaryCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryArchbishop Sumner Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableOctavia House Schools, LondonOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE11 4RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express38-40 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4RSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miNewington News4 Penton Place, London, SE17 3JTWalking directions to Newington News
0.1 miPaylessKennington Park Road, Lambeth, SE11 4HXWalking directions to Payless
0.2 miWinemasters101 Newington Butts, London, SE1 6SFWalking directions to Winemasters
0.2 miPremierSouthwark, SE1 6SGWalking directions to Premier

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 4RP, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE11 4RP

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

The area around SE11 4RP 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 4RP?

The median sale price around SE11 4RP 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 4RP?

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

What is the nearest station to SE11 4RP?

The closest station to SE11 4RP is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 206 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE11 4RP?

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

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE11 4RP 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).