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SE11 5UL

Sancroft Street

Kennington

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Overview

Postcode SE11 5UL 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 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 Kennington, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kennington Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
31.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Medium

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

31.5%

Approximately 31.5% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from SE11 5UL.

Flood risk

Very low

Kennington West & Vauxhall North near SE11 5UL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE11 5UL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington
0.5 mi

1,2

Vauxhall

South Western, Victoria

Walking directions to Vauxhall
0.6 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE11 5UL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKennington ParkLargeWalking directions to Kennington Park
0.5 miGeraldine Mary Harmsworth ParkMediumWalking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park
0.2 miLambeth Walk Doorstep GreenMediumWalking directions to Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green

Area Profile

Population
421
Population density
18,964 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

British
158
37.35%
Other White
75
17.73%
African
46
10.87%
Caribbean
23
5.44%
Other
23
5.44%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
213
56.65%
No qualifications
50
13.3%
Level 3 (A level)
47
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
7.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
5.59%
Total 16+ residents: 376

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
30.91%
Other social rented
30
18.18%
Owns outright
26
15.76%
Owns with a mortgage
25
15.15%
Social rents from council
22
13.33%
Total households: 165

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE11 5UL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE11 5UL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 2025Flat 27, Kennington Palace Court, Sancroft Street, London, SE11 5ULFlatsLeasehold£615,000
23 Sept 2025Flat 5, 51, Sancroft Street, London, SE11 5UGFlatsLeasehold£638,000
25 Apr 2025Flat 1, 51, Sancroft Street, London, SE11 5UGFlatsLeasehold£660,000
28 Feb 202515, Sancroft Street, London, SE11 5UGTerracedFreehold£1,100,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 43, Aragon Court, 8, Hotspur Street, London, SE11 6BXFlatsLeasehold£570,000

Schools

In the SE11 5UL postcode area, located within Kennington West & Vauxhall North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE11 5UL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableOctavia House Schools, LondonOther independent special school

N/A

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

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableVanguard SchoolFree schools special

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE11 5UL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express216 Kennington Road, London, SE11 6HRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miLondisCleaver Street, Lambeth, SE11 4DFWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miTesco281 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5QUWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miSparrow's Food & Wine7 Kennington Road, London, SE11 6SRWalking directions to Sparrow's Food & Wine
0.3 miLambeth Walk Off LicenseGibson Road, Lambeth, SE11 6EHWalking directions to Lambeth Walk Off License

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 5UL, 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 003BE01003105
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE11 5UL

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

The area around SE11 5UL 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 5UL?

The median sale price around SE11 5UL 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 5UL?

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

What is the nearest station to SE11 5UL?

The closest station to SE11 5UL is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 570 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE11 5UL?

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

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