SE11 4AL is a mixed residential area on Methley Street, 0.3km from Kennington in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Kennington ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (67% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £871k, down 24.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE11 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00015672 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
METHLEY STREET, SE11 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for METHLEY STREET, SE11 4AL.
393
37
£ 59,100 /yr
80%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE11 4AL 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
SE11 4AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 24.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE11 4AL. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 965,000
8 sales · Mean £ 1,043,125
Flat
£ 625,000
6 sales · Mean £ 648,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE11 4AL is moderate at 65 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
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School
Vanguard School
Evolve Academy
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Vauxhall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- East st off licence limited1.0 km
- G baldwin & co1.0 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Sams 99p store1.0 km
- Sk buy n buy - butchers1.0 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- The tankard0.9 km
- Ashtar Lounge1.0 km
- Duchy Arms0.3 km
- Eagle London South Central0.7 km
- Hanover Arms0.6 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
114 nearby- Amore cafe1.0 km
- Bagel king1.0 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Kfc1.0 km
- Latin groove0.9 km
- + 109 more
Takeaway Shop
73 nearby- Hot box pizza and chicken ltd0.9 km
- Newplatinumbakery ltd0.9 km
- Ossie jerk chicken1.0 km
- Hoa phuong0.9 km
- Los chamos0.9 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Safestay hotel1.0 km
- Belgrave Hotel0.8 km
- Park Plaza Hotel Riverbank0.9 km
- Crowne Plaza London1.0 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall1.0 km
- Elephant & Castle1.1 km
- London Waterloo1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Kennington Underground Station0.3 km
- Kennington Underground Station0.3 km
- Kennington Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE114AL · Data under Open Government Licence