Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · South East London
SE11 (Kennington): crime, schools, stations and house prices
SE11 (Kennington) is a postcode district in South East London, covered by Lambeth and Southwark. Homes sold for a median of £500,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 16.7% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 7/10 (high), with about 356 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 13 schools with an SE11 postcode, and the nearest stations include Kennington, Elephant & Castle and Oval.
House prices in SE11
203 homes sold in SE11 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £500,000. That's 16.7% lower than the 12 months before (£600,000). 44 of them were new builds.
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 169 | £470,000 |
| Terraced houses | 24 | £1,255,000 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | Flat 181, Wedgwood House Lambeth Walk, SE11 6LR | Flat | £405,000 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Flat 4, Kennington Palace Court Sancroft Street, SE11 5UL | Flat | £750,000 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Flat 63, Lohmann House Kennington Oval, SE11 5BX | Flat | £390,000 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 53 Gibson Road, SE11 6PU | Flat | £510,000 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Flat 3, Sedley House Newburn Street, SE11 5PU | Flat | £251,000 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Flat 43, Hornby House Clayton Street, SE11 5DB | Flat | £405,000 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | Flat 9, Dresden House Lambeth Walk, SE11 6NE | Flat | £404,000 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Flat A, 172 - 174 Kennington Park Road, SE11 4BT | Flat | £580,000 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Flat 1, Two Eagles House, 119c Brook Drive, SE11 4TQ | Flat | £595,000 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Flat 29, Brittany Point Lollard Street, SE11 6UJ | Flat | £290,000 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in SE11
Crime score: 7/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 356 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22% |
| Theft from the person | 21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19% |
| Other theft | 13% |
| Public order | 5% |
| Robbery | 5% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 18 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in SE11 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (15,131 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in SE11
13 open schools have an SE11 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Nursery schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre | Local authority nursery school | 2-4 | 75 |
Primary schools (6)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 420 |
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 4-11 | 238 |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 213 |
| Vauxhall Primary School | Foundation school | 3-11 | 188 |
| Henry Fawcett Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 183 |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 4-11 | 162 |
Secondary schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Baylis Technology School | Community school | 11-18 | 848 |
Sixth form and colleges (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's College London Maths School | Free schools 16 to 19 | 16-19 | 158 |
Special and other schools (4)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octavia House Schools, London | Other independent special school | 5-17 | 121 |
| Vanguard School | Free schools special | 11-19 | 71 |
| Evolve Academy | Academy alternative provision converter | 5-16 | 71 |
| The Park College | Special post 16 institution | 19-25 |
Stations near SE11
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Kennington | 0.3 mi |
| Elephant & Castle | 0.6 mi |
| Oval | 0.6 mi |
| Lambeth North | 0.6 mi |
| Vauxhall | 0.6 mi |
Council and wards
SE11 is covered by Lambeth and Southwark. Wards include Kennington, Newington, Oval, St George's, Vauxhall and Waterloo & South Bank.
Frequently asked questions
Is SE11 a safe area to live?
SE11 (Kennington) has a crime score of 7/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 356 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in SE11?
The median sale price in SE11 (Kennington) was £500,000 across 203 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 16.7% lower than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near SE11?
The nearest stations to the centre of SE11 are Kennington (0.3 mi), Elephant & Castle (0.6 mi), Oval (0.6 mi) and Lambeth North (0.6 mi).
How many schools are there in SE11?
There are 13 open schools with an SE11 postcode, including 6 primary and 1 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers SE11?
SE11 is covered by Lambeth and Southwark councils.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.