Living in SE11, Lambeth
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SE11 in Lambeth. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Lambeth: £548,034, down 3.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around SE11
76 recorded home sales on the streets around central SE11 in the last 2 years, with a median of £564,500 and a range from £126,000 to £1,860,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 COURTENAY STREET, SE11 5PQ | terraced | £950,000 | 2026-04-01 |
| 31 CLEAVER SQUARE, SE11 4EA | terraced | £1,400,000 | 2026-03-26 |
| FLAT 43 ARAGON COURT, 8 HOTSPUR STREET, SE11 6BX | flat-maisonette | £570,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| FLAT 8 2 LOLLARD STREET, SE11 6BH | flat-maisonette | £590,000 | 2026-03-09 |
| 269 KENNINGTON ROAD, SE11 6BY | terraced | £1,610,000 | 2026-02-17 |
| FLAT 9 TAMAR HOUSE KENNINGTON LANE, SE11 4XA | flat-maisonette | £660,000 | 2026-01-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
215 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Baylis Technology School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Crampton Primary | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Oasis Academy South Bank | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Charles Dickens Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| The Grey Coat Hospital | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
115 state primary and 32 state secondary schools within range, plus 35 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
35 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Alleyn's School, Arco Academy, Charterhouse Square School, City Junior School, City of London School, City of London School for Girls and others.
All 35 fee-paying schools near SE11, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
14 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Birkbeck College, City University, Courtauld Institute of Art, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, King's College London, London School of Economics and Political Science and others.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 31.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2476 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SE11 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), sea flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Lambeth's figures.
Common questions about SE11
What is the average house price in SE11?
The average sold price in Lambeth is £548,034 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SE11?
Prices in Lambeth are down 3.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SE11?
The median of 76 recorded sales around central SE11 in the last 2 years is £564,500, ranging from £126,000 to £1,860,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SE11?
215 schools sit within 3 miles of central SE11, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SE11?
2476 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE11 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SE11 at risk of flooding?
Central SE11 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SE11 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £564,500; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2476 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SE11 safe?
2476 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE11 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SE11 or SE17, SE11 or SW1P, SE11 or SE1.
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