SE11 6BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hotspur Street, 0.6km from Kennington in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Vauxhall ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
Day-to-day life in SE11 6BX has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £395k, down 29.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE11 6BX are sourced from Output Area E00177484 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOTSPUR STREET, SE11 6BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOTSPUR STREET, SE11 6BX.
423
38
£ 59,100 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE11 6BX 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
No single demographic signal dominates SE11 6BX — age 38, 31% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 29.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE11 6BX. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 438,000
17 sales · Mean £ 449,264
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE11 6BX is moderate at 57 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
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
Vanguard School
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School
Vauxhall Primary School
Walnut Tree Walk Primary School
Henry Fawcett Primary School
Lilian Baylis Technology School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Nisa Local0.6 km
- Sally White0.3 km
- Digby's0.8 km
- Italo0.8 km
- Getir0.5 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Fire1.0 km
- Mother Kelly's0.7 km
- Royal Oak0.6 km
- The Tommyfield0.2 km
- Kings Arms0.3 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Daebak Korean Restaurant0.6 km
- Food Delight0.8 km
- Jihwaja0.6 km
- Kennington Tandoori0.3 km
- Rare Burger Co0.4 km
- + 85 more
Takeaway Shop
71 nearby- Chelo0.9 km
- Farm House Kebab0.9 km
- Hermanos0.9 km
- Karapincha0.9 km
- Made In Puglia0.9 km
- + 66 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Crowne Plaza London0.6 km
- Novotel London Waterloo0.6 km
- Orient street short breaks0.7 km
- Park Plaza Hotel Riverbank0.7 km
- Travelodge London Vauxhall1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall0.9 km
- Elephant & Castle1.1 km
- London Waterloo1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE116BX · Data under Open Government Licence