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SE11 5TB

Kennington Oval

Kennington

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Detailed insights for SE11 5TB

Overview

Postcode SE11 5TB 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, roughly 1.1× 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 Oval, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 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
145
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
74.8%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Kennington West & Vauxhall North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,200 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kennington West & Vauxhall North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

74.8%

Approximately 74.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from SE11 5TB.

Flood risk

No risk

Kennington West & Vauxhall North near SE11 5TB 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 Oval located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE11 5TB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval
0.5 mi

1,2

Vauxhall

South Western, Victoria

Walking directions to Vauxhall
0.5 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE11 5TB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKennington ParkLargeWalking directions to Kennington Park
0.5 miVauxhall Pleasure GardensMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens
0.4 miVauxhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Park

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
38,108.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.37(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.71(+40%)
Theft from the person
24.44(+161%)
Other theft
23.04(+102%)
Drugs
10.47(+69%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
70
24.82%
African
45
15.96%
Other White
41
14.54%
Other
38
13.48%
Caribbean
34
12.06%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
37.5%
No qualifications
52
23.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.73%
Level 3 (A level)
23
10.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.93%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
67
62.62%
Social rents from council
13
12.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
11.21%
Owns outright
6
5.61%
Owns with a mortgage
6
5.61%
Total households: 107

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE11 5TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE11 5TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 2025Flat 37, Lockwood House, Kennington Oval, London, SE11 5TAFlatsLeasehold£417,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 45, Alverstone House, Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 5TSFlatsLeasehold£310,000
18 Dec 2025Flat 12, Blades House, Kennington Oval, London, SE11 5TWFlatsLeasehold£410,000
09 Jan 202637, Hanover Gardens, London, SE11 5TNTerracedFreehold£1,640,000
15 Aug 202534C, Hanover Gardens, London, SE11 5TNFlatsLeasehold£625,000

Schools

In the SE11 5TB postcode area, located within Kennington West & Vauxhall North, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE11 5TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAshmole Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryHenry Fawcett Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE11 5TB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTR Local Express246 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4DAWalking directions to TR Local Express
0.1 miPayless334 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4PPWalking directions to Payless
0.2 miNisa Local407 Kennington Road, London, SE11 4PTWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miYour Choice Store6 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BUWalking directions to Your Choice Store
0.2 miAshmole Stores73 Claylands Road, London, SW8 1PJWalking directions to Ashmole Stores

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 5TB, 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)Kennington West & Vauxhall NorthE02000620
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 003AE01003101
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE11 5TB

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

The area around SE11 5TB records about 145 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE11 5TB?

The median sale price around SE11 5TB in Kennington West & Vauxhall North is £535,000 (about £734 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE11 5TB?

There are 20 schools close to SE11 5TB, including Ashmole Primary School (Outstanding), Henry Fawcett Primary School (Outstanding) and St Mark's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE11 5TB?

The closest station to SE11 5TB is Oval in TfL zone 2, about 193 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE11 5TB?

SE11 5TB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,200 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE11 5TB 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).