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.
COTTINGTON STREET, SE11 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTINGTON STREET, SE11 4BN.
462
34
£ 59,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
Vanguard School
Crampton Primary
Keyworth Primary School
Henry Fawcett Primary School
Charlotte Sharman Primary School
Walnut Tree Walk Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: SE114BN · Data under Open Government Licence