Lambeth Walk & North Kennington
Lambeth 002 · 5 sub-areas · 8,954 residents
Lambeth 002 is a densely populated neighbourhood in the London borough of Lambeth, home to around 8,900 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £2,341 a month — notably below the inner-London norm for a well-connected area that's just over 10 minutes from the city's major employment centres. More than half of residents are in social housing, giving this neighbourhood a markedly different tenure profile from much of the capital.
Lambeth Walk & North Kennington is a commuter neighbourhood within Lambeth — train into London runs in around 11 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. A high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Lambeth Walk & North Kennington?
The area is unusually green for its density — 9 parks and 16 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 43 restaurants and 10 pubs in five minutes; the cultural offer is one of the area's draws — dozens of theatres, museums and galleries within two kilometres; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £2,525 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Lambeth Walk & North Kennington in Lambeth
Living in Lambeth Walk & North Kennington
Lambeth 002 sits in one of London's more socially mixed inner boroughs, and the numbers reflect that. The majority of residents — around 53% — are in social housing, which is rare this close to central London and shapes the neighbourhood's character considerably. It doesn't have the feel of a gentrifying hotspot; it's a working neighbourhood, with a substantial share of long-term residents and a strong sense of place that comes from that kind of stability.
Rents here are lower than you'd expect for the location. A two-bedroom flat averages around £2,341 a month — meaningful savings compared to comparable zones in Westminster or Southwark. That said, affordability relative to local incomes remains challenging: with a median resident salary of around £43,700 a year, renting privately still absorbs a very large share of take-home pay. The neighbourhood is realistically more affordable for those in social housing than those entering the private market.
The population skews younger than many parts of outer London, with nearly a third of residents aged 18 to 34. Single-person households account for close to 38% of all homes. Ethnic diversity is high — a diversity index of 64, and just under 59% of residents born in the UK — reflecting the broader character of inner Lambeth. Over half of residents hold a degree-level qualification, which sits well above the national average.
Practically speaking, the neighbourhood is very well connected. The nearest underground station is roughly 530 metres away — under a 10-minute walk — and the nearest mainline rail station is just over 800 metres, about a 10-minute walk. Almost 44% of residents work from home at least some of the time, but for those who do commute, a major employment hub is reachable in around 10 minutes by public transport. Broadband infrastructure is fully gigabit-capable across the neighbourhood. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Lambeth 002 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The transport links are excellent — a major London employment hub is under 10 minutes away — and nearly all residents are within walking distance of green space. The social-housing majority gives it a more mixed, grounded feel than many inner-London areas. Crime runs above average for the UK, and school quality within catchment is patchy, so it suits people who research carefully rather than assuming everything nearby will be good.
- What is the rent in Lambeth 002?
- A one-bedroom flat typically runs around £1,880 a month, a two-bedroom around £2,341, and a three-bedroom around £2,680. Rents rose roughly 6.7% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a guide rather than a guarantee.
- Is Lambeth 002 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 109 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national average of roughly 80. That's a common pattern across inner-London neighbourhoods where high density and footfall inflate the figures. It's not unusually dangerous relative to comparable London areas, but it's worth being aware that safety varies considerably at street level.
- What's the commute from Lambeth 002 to London centre?
- Around 10 minutes by public transport to a major London employment hub. The nearest underground station is roughly a seven-minute walk and the nearest mainline rail station about 10 minutes on foot. It's one of the better-connected inner-London neighbourhoods for commuters.
- Who lives in Lambeth 002?
- A mixed community — around a third are aged 18 to 34, with single-person households making up 38% of all homes. Over half are in social housing, which is unusual this close to central London. More than half hold degree-level qualifications. Ethnic diversity is high, with residents from a wide range of backgrounds.
- What schools are near Lambeth 002?
- There are 274 schools within 2 kilometres, so choice isn't the issue — quality is. Around 41% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 585 metres away. It's worth checking individual inspection reports before making decisions based on area averages.
- How does Lambeth 002 compare to the rest of Lambeth?
- The social-housing concentration — around 53% of residents — is higher than most of Lambeth, and the deprivation score places it in roughly the bottom 40% nationally. Rents for private tenants are in line with the inner-Lambeth range. Transport connectivity is strong, and the degree-qualification share is notably above average, reflecting a population that spans a wide range of economic circumstances.