SE11 encompasses the Kennington and Vauxhall areas of south London, currently in early gentrification stages with a trajectory score of 37.0 out of 100. Property prices have declined at a compound annual rate of 0.6% over the past five years, whilst rental growth has achieved 5.0% annually over the same period. Population growth remains minimal at 0.1% across the five-year period. The divergence between negative capital appreciation and positive rental returns suggests the area functions primarily as a rental investment market rather than a capital growth location. These metrics indicate a district with modest demographic momentum and rental demand that is not yet translating into comparable property value appreciation.
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- 1Property prices down 0.4% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Kennington · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.7 points this month to 39/100, driven mainly by safety.
37 planning applications submitted in SE11 over the last six months.
Kennington (SE11) common questions
Is Kennington up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Kennington (SE11) as Early. Its trajectory score is 39/100 (Average), in the top 96% of districts nationally. The score is up 9.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Kennington safe?
Kennington has a safety score of 22/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Kennington?
The average property price in Kennington (SE11) is £1.09m as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.4% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Kennington?
The median monthly rent in Kennington (SE11) is £2,367 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Kennington?
Neighbouring postcode districts include South Croydon (CR2), Hertford (SG13), Holloway (N7), Stevenage (SG2), Stoke Newington (N16). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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