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SE11 6HS

Black Prince Road

Kennington

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Overview

Postcode SE11 6HS 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 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 0.3 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
56
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Kennington West & Vauxhall North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,760 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Kennington West & Vauxhall North has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.5%

Approximately 18.5% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from SE11 6HS.

Flood risk

Very low

Kennington West & Vauxhall North near SE11 6HS has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE11 6HS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 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 6HS
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
373
Population density
13,031.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.8(-43%)
Theft from the person
14.52(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.3(-62%)
Vehicle crime
4.22(-55%)
Drugs
3.75(-40%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
57.71%
Other White
58
15.43%
Other Asian
18
4.79%
Other
12
3.19%
Caribbean
11
2.93%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
269
77.97%
Level 3 (A level)
32
9.28%
No qualifications
16
4.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
3.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
1.74%
Total 16+ residents: 345

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
23.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
22%
Owns outright
42
21%
Other social rented
33
16.5%
Shared ownership
19
9.5%
Total households: 200

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 6HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE11 6HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2025Flat 20, Hammond Court, 10, Hotspur Street, London, SE11 6BWFlatsLeasehold£348,250
29 Oct 2025Flat 6, 216, Kennington Road, London, SE11 6HRFlatsLeasehold£300,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 34, 216, Kennington Road, London, SE11 6HRFlatsLeasehold£202,500
20 Mar 2026Flat 43, Aragon Court, 8, Hotspur Street, London, SE11 6BXFlatsLeasehold£570,000
29 Oct 2025Flat 48, Aragon Court, 8, Hotspur Street, London, SE11 6BXFlatsLeasehold£395,000

Schools

In the SE11 6HS 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 6HS
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

0.1 miNot applicableVanguard SchoolFree schools special

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE11 6HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express216 Kennington Road, London, SE11 6HRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miLondisCleaver Street, Lambeth, SE11 4DFWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miSparrow's Food & Wine7 Kennington Road, London, SE11 6SRWalking directions to Sparrow's Food & Wine
0.2 miTesco281 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5QUWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miPaylessKennington Park Road, Lambeth, SE11 4HXWalking directions to Payless

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 6HS, 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 003CE01003106
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE11 6HS

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

The area around SE11 6HS records about 56 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 6HS?

The median sale price around SE11 6HS 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 6HS?

There are 20 schools close to SE11 6HS, 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 6HS?

The closest station to SE11 6HS is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 496 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE11 6HS?

SE11 6HS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,760 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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