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SE11 5LX

Orsett Street

Vauxhall

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Overview

Postcode SE11 5LX is located in a major urban area, within the Vauxhall ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Kennington West & Vauxhall North area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kennington West & Vauxhall North is £68,850 per year. The nearest station is Vauxhall, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
68.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Kennington West & Vauxhall North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,410 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Kennington West & Vauxhall North has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

68.6%

Approximately 68.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Kennington West & Vauxhall North is £68,850 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE11 5LX.

Flood risk

Very low

Kennington West & Vauxhall North near SE11 5LX 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 Vauxhall located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE11 5LX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1,2

Vauxhall

South Western, Victoria

Walking directions to Vauxhall
0.5 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington
0.5 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE11 5LX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLambeth Walk Doorstep GreenMediumWalking directions to Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green
0.2 miVauxhall Pleasure GardensMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens
0.2 miPedlar's ParkSmallWalking directions to Pedlar's Park

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
11,855.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
23.45(-13%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.45(-25%)
Theft from the person
6.45(-31%)
Other theft
6.45(-44%)
Drugs
2.93(-53%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
66
25.29%
British
61
23.37%
Other White
37
14.18%
Other
19
7.28%
Caribbean
16
6.13%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
40.97%
No qualifications
47
20.7%
Level 3 (A level)
26
11.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
79
66.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.8%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.63%
Owns outright
4
3.39%
Other social rented
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Vauxhall

Median price£612,500
Price per sq ft£886
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£475K – £820K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £612,500 (about £886 per square foot) in Vauxhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,500 up to £3,180,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Vauxhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£1,375,000£729
Semi-Detached1£1,250,000£540
Flats129£600,000£891

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Vauxhall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vauxhall.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£651,500
2017£622,500£467,675
2018£773,600£825,000
2019£782,947£950,000
2020£900,000£890,000
2021£658,000£757,500
2022£832,500£933,333
2023£750,000£1,008,750
2024£820,000£819,000
2025£690,000£1,310,000
2026£537,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vauxhall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Vauxhall.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,008
2017£927£852
2018£1,174£790
2019£952£731
2020£1,131£910
2021£985£885
2022£1,237£493
2023£1,033£794
2024£1,138£1,134
2025£953£729
2026£835
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Vauxhall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE11 5LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE11 5LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 2025Flat 32, Pella House, Orsett Street, London, SE11 5LXOtherLeasehold£345,000
25 Mar 202522, Newburn Street, London, SE11 5PJOtherFreehold£13,000
19 May 2026Flat 8, Palm House, 70, Sancroft Street, London, SE11 5AHFlatsLeasehold£465,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 17, Palm House, 70, Sancroft Street, London, SE11 5AHFlatsLeasehold£592,000
02 Jun 2025Flat 40, Palm House, 70, Sancroft Street, London, SE11 5AHFlatsLeasehold£675,000

Schools

In the SE11 5LX postcode area, located within Kennington West & Vauxhall North, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE11 5LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryVauxhall Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.2 miNurseryEthelred Nursery School and Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableOctavia House Schools, LondonOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE11 5LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE11 5LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco281 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5QUWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miPrince Food & Wine57-59 Black Prince Road, London, SE11 6ABWalking directions to Prince Food & Wine
0.2 miTesco Express216 Kennington Road, London, SE11 6HRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miPayless Food & Wine322 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5HYWalking directions to Payless Food & Wine
0.2 miLondisCleaver Street, Lambeth, SE11 4DFWalking directions to Londis

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 5LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Ford

Vauxhall - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Jacqueline Bond

Vauxhall - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Liam Daley

Vauxhall - 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
WardVauxhallE05014117
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kennington West & Vauxhall NorthE02000620
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 003BE01003105
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE11 5LX

Is SE11 5LX (Kennington West & Vauxhall North) safe?

The area around SE11 5LX records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE11 5LX?

The median sale price around SE11 5LX in Kennington West & Vauxhall North is £612,500 (about £886 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE11 5LX?

There are 20 schools close to SE11 5LX, including Vauxhall Primary School (Good), Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding) and Octavia House Schools, London. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE11 5LX?

The closest station to SE11 5LX is Vauxhall in TfL zone 1,2, about 559 m away, serving the South Western and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around SE11 5LX?

SE11 5LX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,410 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE11 5LX (Kennington West & Vauxhall North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE11 5LX is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Ford (Labour Party), Jacqueline Bond (Green Party) and Liam Daley (Labour Party).