SE11 4BU is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Kennington in Lambeth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Kennington ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
This is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (67% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE11 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00015678 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE11 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE11 4BU.
397
39
£ 59,100 /yr
81%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE11 4BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SE11 4BU's 55% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE11 4BU. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE11 4BU is moderate at 70 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
Henry Fawcett Primary School
Keyworth Primary School
Evolve Academy
Ashmole Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Archbishop Tenison's School
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Millenium Food And Wine1.0 km
- Millars General Store1.0 km
- Prince Food \& Wine1.0 km
- East st off licence limited0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Royal Oak0.9 km
- The Black Prince0.5 km
- The Tankard1.0 km
- Orbit brewing ltd - brewery1.0 km
- The tankard1.0 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Queen's Head Cafe1.0 km
- The Ragged Canteen At Beaconsfield1.0 km
- Bagel king0.9 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Kfc1.0 km
- + 93 more
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- Hot box pizza and chicken ltd0.9 km
- Newplatinumbakery ltd1.0 km
- Ossie jerk chicken1.0 km
- Sidecar coffee bar1.0 km
- The merge0.9 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- The co-operative food1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Oli centre1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.9 km
- Belgrave Hotel0.7 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall1.0 km
- Elephant & Castle1.2 km
- London Waterloo1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kennington Underground Station0.4 km
- Kennington Underground Station0.4 km
- Kennington Underground Station0.4 km
- Oval Underground Station0.5 km
- Oval Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE114BU · Data under Open Government Licence