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SE11 6LS

Kennington Road

Kennington

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Overview

Postcode SE11 6LS is located in a major urban area, within the Kennington ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 246 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank is £71,262 per year. The nearest station is Lambeth North, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
246
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
63.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,115 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has a very high crime rate, with approximately 246 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

63.6%

Approximately 63.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank is £71,262 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from SE11 6LS.

Flood risk

Very low

Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank near SE11 6LS 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 Lambeth North located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE11 6LS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Lambeth North

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Lambeth North
0.5 mi

1

Waterloo

Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, South Western, Waterloo and City

Walking directions to Waterloo
0.5 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE11 6LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miGeraldine Mary Harmsworth ParkMediumWalking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park
0.3 miArchbishop's ParkMediumWalking directions to Archbishop's Park
0.2 miLambeth Walk Doorstep GreenMediumWalking directions to Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green

Area Profile

Population
106
Population density
9,210.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
81.78(+204%)
Violence and sexual offences
76.46(+146%)
Theft from the person
58.51(+524%)
Other theft
31.25(+173%)
Public order
18.62(+175%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
24
22.64%
British
24
22.64%
Other
11
10.38%
Caribbean
10
9.43%
Other White
10
9.43%
Total population: 106

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
34
36.56%
No qualifications
19
20.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
11.83%
Level 3 (A level)
11
11.83%
Total 16+ residents: 93

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
27
61.36%
Owns with a mortgage
6
13.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
11.36%
Owns outright
4
9.09%
Other social rented
1
2.27%
Total households: 44

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE11 6LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE11 6LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 2026Flat 109, Wedgwood House, Lambeth Walk, London, SE11 6LWFlatsLeasehold£400,000
04 Dec 2025International House, 1, Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7DQOtherFreehold£13,500,000
04 Dec 2025International House, 1, Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7DQOtherLeasehold£6,000,000
04 Dec 2025International House, 1, Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7DQOtherFreehold£92,000
09 Jul 2025Flat 1, Davenport House, Walnut Tree Walk, London, SE11 6DHFlatsLeasehold£374,000

Schools

In the SE11 6LS postcode area, located within Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE11 6LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 mi16 plusKing's College London Maths SchoolFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryWalnut Tree Walk Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 mi16 plusMorley College LondonFurther education

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE11 6LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMillenium Convenience StoreBrook Drive, Lambeth, SE11 6LSWalking directions to Millenium Convenience Store
0.1 miXtra Save38-40 Kennington Road, London, SE1 7BLWalking directions to Xtra Save
0.2 miHooks News Agent & Off LicenseMcauley Close, Lambeth, SE1 7BNWalking directions to Hooks News Agent & Off License
0.2 miSparrow's Food & Wine7 Kennington Road, London, SE11 6SRWalking directions to Sparrow's Food & Wine
0.2 miBrook Drive Mini MarketBrook Drive, Southwark, SE11 4TQWalking directions to Brook Drive Mini Market

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 6LS, 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)Lambeth North, Waterloo & South BankE02006801
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 036BE01003014
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE11 6LS

Is SE11 6LS (Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank) safe?

The area around SE11 6LS records about 246 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SE11 6LS?

The median sale price around SE11 6LS in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank is £535,000 (about £734 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE11 6LS?

There are 20 schools close to SE11 6LS, including King's College London Maths School (Outstanding), Walnut Tree Walk Primary School (Good) and Morley College London (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE11 6LS?

The closest station to SE11 6LS is Lambeth North in TfL zone 1, about 406 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.

How deprived is the area around SE11 6LS?

SE11 6LS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,115 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE11 6LS (Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank) in Parliament and on the local council?

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