SE11 4BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Kennington in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Kennington ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE11 4BJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE11 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00015706 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE11 4BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE11 4BJ.
462
34
£ 59,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE11 4BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 55% social renting, SE11 4BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE11 4BJ. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE11 4BJ is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
Vanguard School
Keyworth Primary School
Crampton Primary
Henry Fawcett Primary School
Walnut Tree Walk Primary School
Charlotte Sharman Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Sally White0.3 km
- Brook drive mini market0.5 km
- Newington news0.4 km
- Newington newsagents0.4 km
- + 79 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Royal Oak0.9 km
- The Tommyfield0.2 km
- The albert arms0.9 km
- Orbit brewing ltd - brewery1.0 km
- The tankard0.7 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
142 nearby- Daebak Korean Restaurant0.9 km
- Jihwaja0.9 km
- Kennington Tandoori0.3 km
- Rare Burger Co0.4 km
- Tea House Theatre0.9 km
- + 137 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Luitanana Patisseria0.9 km
- Sushi Essence0.4 km
- Windmill Fish Bar0.4 km
- Zay Poke \& Sushi0.3 km
- G cafe0.9 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Safestay hotel0.7 km
- Crowne Plaza London1.0 km
- Novotel London Waterloo1.0 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.7 km
- Orient street short breaks0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Daily fresh supermarket1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Marks & spencer0.9 km
- Oli centre1.0 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.8 km
- Vauxhall1.2 km
- London Waterloo1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Kennington Underground Station0.2 km
- Kennington Underground Station0.2 km
- Kennington Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE114BJ · Data under Open Government Licence