Kennington Lane
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £580,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (87) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
High transport (100) and access (87) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.
How Life Works Here
Kennington Lane is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 285 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including pub (2), cafe (1), and convenience (1). The closest is Londis (convenience, 27m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Kennington Road) is 79m away. The median property price is £580,000, though prices have fallen 14% over five years. Based on 288 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 34 schools within 2 km, 32 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 266m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 63 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Kennington Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Oliveira Team Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 95m · 1 min walk
- Black Prince Community Hub 439m · 6 min walk
- VauxWall East Climbing Centre 472m · 6 min walk
- Snap Fitness 627m · 8 min walk
- PureGym 936m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Kennington Chiropody Surgery 116m · 1 min walk
- The Vauxhall Surgery 500m · 6 min walk
- Lambeth Community Care Centre 528m · 7 min walk
- Vassall Medical Centre 1252m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Durning 83m · 1 min walk
- Tate South Lambeth 1373m · 17 min walk
- Minet Library and Lambeth Archives 1967m · 25 min walk
- BFI Reuben Library 1994m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Cleaver Square 210m · 3 min walk
- Kennington Green 297m · 4 min walk
- Reedworth Street Open Space 354m · 4 min walk
- Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green 432m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 266m · 3 min walk
- Vauxhall Primary School 433m · 5 min walk
- Henry Fawcett Primary School 441m · 6 min walk
- Walnut Tree Walk Primary School 615m · 8 min walk
- St Mark's Church of England Primary School 618m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.