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SE11 6HJ

Courtenay Street

Kennington

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Detailed insights for SE11 6HJ

Overview

Postcode SE11 6HJ 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 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
67.4%
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

67.4%

Approximately 67.4% 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 6HJ.

Flood risk

Very low

Kennington West & Vauxhall North near SE11 6HJ 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 6HJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington
0.4 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 6HJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLambeth Walk Doorstep GreenMediumWalking directions to Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green
0.3 miVauxhall Pleasure GardensMediumWalking directions to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens
0.3 miPedlar's ParkSmallWalking directions to Pedlar's Park

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
19,145.7 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
105
27.56%
African
55
14.44%
Caribbean
43
11.29%
Arab
41
10.76%
Other White
29
7.61%
Total population: 381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
43.18%
No qualifications
60
19.48%
Level 3 (A level)
39
12.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
92
50.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
20.99%
Social rents from council
30
16.57%
Shared ownership
9
4.97%
Owns with a mortgage
7
3.87%
Total households: 181

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 6HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE11 6HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 202522, Newburn Street, London, SE11 5PJOtherFreehold£13,000
19 Mar 2025Flat 27, Kennington Palace Court, Sancroft Street, London, SE11 5ULFlatsLeasehold£615,000
07 Jul 2025Flat 10, Baltimore House, Hotspur Street, London, SE11 6TRFlatsLeasehold£350,000
05 Jan 202630, Cardigan Street, London, SE11 5PEFlatsLeasehold£650,000
23 Sept 2025Flat 5, 51, Sancroft Street, London, SE11 5UGFlatsLeasehold£638,000

Schools

In the SE11 6HJ 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 6HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryVauxhall Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableOctavia House Schools, LondonOther independent special school

N/A

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

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE11 6HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE11 6HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express216 Kennington Road, London, SE11 6HRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLondisCleaver Street, Lambeth, SE11 4DFWalking directions to Londis
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 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 6HJ, 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 Introduced1991-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE11 6HJ

Is SE11 6HJ (Kennington West & Vauxhall North) safe?

The area around SE11 6HJ 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 6HJ?

The median sale price around SE11 6HJ 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 6HJ?

There are 20 schools close to SE11 6HJ, including Vauxhall Primary School (Good), Octavia House Schools, London and Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE11 6HJ?

The closest station to SE11 6HJ is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 655 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE11 6HJ?

SE11 6HJ 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 6HJ (Kennington West & Vauxhall North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE11 6HJ 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).