SE11 5RR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Oval in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Kennington ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE11 5RR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SE11 5RR are sourced from Output Area E00015660 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE11 5RR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE11 5RR.
263
35
£ 59,100 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE11 5RR 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 50% social renting, SE11 5RR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-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 5RR. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE11 5RR is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Lilian Baylis Technology School
Henry Fawcett Primary School
Archbishop Tenison's School
Vauxhall Primary School
Ashmole Primary School
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Lucky Cat0.8 km
- Smash & Grill0.6 km
- So Donuts0.5 km
- Panza Mia0.6 km
- The Pizza Room0.6 km
- + 58 more
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Madeira SP Peixie0.9 km
- Payless0.5 km
- Premier Food \& Wine0.9 km
- TR Local Express0.4 km
- Millars General Store0.7 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Conuco0.7 km
- Hank \& Ginger0.7 km
- Pizza Express1.0 km
- Waterfront Brasserie0.7 km
- Vine Bar London0.7 km
- + 88 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Nolan's Freehouse1.0 km
- Royal Oak0.9 km
- The Black Prince0.5 km
- The Rose0.6 km
- The Brown Derby0.5 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.7 km
- Park Plaza Hotel Riverbank0.7 km
- Travelodge London Vauxhall0.5 km
- Crowne Plaza London0.8 km
- Novotel London Waterloo1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall0.5 km
- Elephant & Castle1.6 km
- London Waterloo1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Vauxhall Rail Station0.5 km
- Vauxhall Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE115RR · Data under Open Government Licence