Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

COTTINGTON STREET, SE11 4BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTINGTON STREET, SE11 4BN.

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Population

462

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE11 4BN 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
3/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SE11 4BN has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £470,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE11 4BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cottington Street, 0.6km from Kennington in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Kennington ward and the Vauxhall constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE11 4BN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £470k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE11 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00015706 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE11 4BN. 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

White / British43.1%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean32.5%
Other / Mixed19.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 390,000

7 sales · Mean £ 327,285

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE11 4BN is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour291
Violence and sexual offences285
Theft from the person191
Other theft91
Criminal damage and arson62

school Local Schools

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Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School

Outstanding387 pupils0.3 km
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Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding92 pupils0.4 km
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Vanguard School

Requires Improvement40 pupils0.4 km
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Crampton Primary

Outstanding209 pupils0.4 km
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Keyworth Primary School

Good355 pupils0.4 km
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Henry Fawcett Primary School

Outstanding263 pupils0.6 km
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Charlotte Sharman Primary School

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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Walnut Tree Walk Primary School

Good328 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • A grocery ltd0.7 km
  • Ayca sweets and nuts0.8 km
  • G news0.8 km
  • Inkavital0.5 km
  • Longdan express0.7 km
  • + 79 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

147 nearby
  • Aguila restaurant0.6 km
  • Bola 8 ltd0.8 km
  • Cafe geo0.9 km
  • Daddy o's suya spot0.7 km
  • Dragon castle0.7 km
  • + 142 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • G cafe0.8 km
  • Hoa phuong0.6 km
  • Los chamos0.6 km
  • Puro corazon uk0.5 km
  • Sv candy ltd0.6 km
  • + 59 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Royal Oak0.9 km
  • The Tommyfield0.2 km
  • Kings Arms0.1 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.2 km
  • The Dog House0.3 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Novotel London Waterloo1.0 km
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.6 km
  • Orient street short breaks0.6 km
  • Safestay hotel0.7 km
  • Keyworth st hostel kitchen0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle0.8 km
  • Vauxhall1.3 km
  • London Waterloo1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Kennington Underground Station0.2 km
  • Kennington Underground Station0.2 km
  • Kennington Underground Station0.2 km