Postcode SE11 5QU is located in a major urban area, within the Kennington ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Kennington West & Vauxhall North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kennington West & Vauxhall North is £68,850 per year. The nearest station is Oval located about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Kennington Park.
Kennington West & Vauxhall North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,915 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Kennington West & Vauxhall North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.6% 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.
The average income per household in Kennington West & Vauxhall North is £68,850 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 68 ft away from SE11 5QU.
Kennington West & Vauxhall North near SE11 5QU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oval located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| 0.4 mi | 1,2 | Vauxhall | South Western, Victoria | Walking directions to Vauxhall |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kennington Park | Large | Walking directions to Kennington Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green | Medium | Walking directions to Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green |
| 0.3 mi | Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Kennington area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,895,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 97 | £435,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £1,112,500 |
10 year median price trend in Kennington
In the SE11 5QU postcode area, located within Kennington West & Vauxhall North, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE11 5QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco | 281 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5QU | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Cleaver Street, Lambeth, SE11 4DF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 407 Kennington Road, London, SE11 4PT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 216 Kennington Road, London, SE11 6HR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Payless Food & Wine | 322 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5HY | Walking directions to Payless Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.