Area Information for East Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2SD

East Street in Southwark is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the North Walworth ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Peckham. This page combines information for the address East Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2SD, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SE17 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SE17 2SD.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Southwark
Ward North Walworth
Constituency Peckham * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 7 property sales in East Street, SE17 2SD since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (North Walworth), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 547 crimes were reported within half a mile of SE17 2SD.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab.

Broadband Summary

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. That generally means support for 1,000Mbps or more, giving blazing fast speeds. More details are available on the Broadband tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about East Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2SD is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of East Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2SD:

East Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2SE
East Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2SL
Flint Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2SN
Dawes Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2SF
East Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2DY
Dawes Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2AQ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SE17 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 7 property sales in East Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing East Street, Southwark, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 7
Semi-Detached 18
Terraced 46
Flat (Purpose-Built) 72
Flat (Converted) 14
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 5
Residence in Commercial Building 4
Total 166
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing East Street, Southwark, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 48% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 13
Owned with Mortgage 13
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 51
Rented: Other Social 30
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 50
Rented: Other 7
Rent Free 3
Total 169

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 39
Two People 48
Three People 35
Four People 23
Five People 17
Six People 3
Seven People 2
8+ People 1
Total 168

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing East Street, Southwark, London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 38
Family Household 97
Other Household 34
Total 169

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 62
Deprived In One Dimension 54
Deprived In Two Dimensions 40
Deprived In Three Dimensions 10
Deprived In Four Dimensions 3
Total 169

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Peckham constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 234
Female 230
Total 464

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 11
5-9 23
10-14 31
15-19 37
20-24 52
25-29 55
30-34 32
35-39 38
40-44 31
45-49 29
50-54 38
55-59 23
60-64 17
65-69 16
70-74 8
75-79 11
80-84 3
85+ 7
Total 462

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SE17 2SD does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 222
Married 111
Separated 15
Divorced 27
Widowed 13
Total 388

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 246
Good 128
Fair 64
Bad 19
Very Bad 6
Total 463

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 140
Apprenticeship 17
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 61
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 37
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 41
No GCSEs or Equivalent 89
Other 6
Total 391

Ethnic Group Embed This

East Street, Southwark, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 44% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 202
Mixed Ethnicity 29
Bangladeshi 7
Chinese 4
Other Asian 14
Black African 92
Black Caribbean 47
Other Black/African/Caribbean 17
Arab 11
Other 45
Total 468

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (East Street, Southwark, London), 58% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 269
European Union 48
Rest of Europe 10
Africa 53
Middle East and Asia 17
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 67
Total 464

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 269
10+ Years 93
5-10 Years 47
2-5 Years 28
Less Than 2 Years 27
Total 464

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SE17 2SD.

Passport(s) Held
None 32
United Kingdom 303
Republic of Ireland 14
European Union 69
Rest of Europe 5
African Countries 13
Middle East or Asia 9
North America or Caribbean 7
Central and South America 13

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 118
Christian 252
Buddhist 3
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 52
Sikh 0
Other Religion 5
Not Stated 34
Total 464

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the North Walworth ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 17% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 123
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 44
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 29
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 65
Retired 38
Looking After Home or Family 23
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 23
Other 23
Total 392

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 14
Professional Occupations 48
Associate Professional Occupations 30
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 16
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 19
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 16
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 11
Elementary Occupations 35
Total 201

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 42
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 53
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 37
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 18
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 19
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 41
Semi-Routine Occupation 55
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 61
Full-time Student 63
Total 389

East Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2SD is within the North Walworth policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 547 crimes were reported within half a mile of SE17 2SD.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 547 crimes committed near East Street
Neighbourhood Team Address North Walworth
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Southwark. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SE17 2SD.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to East Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2SD. The nearest railway station is Elephant & Castle, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Elephant & Castle 0.6 miles
London Bridge 1.1 miles
London Waterloo East 1.3 miles
South Bermondsey 1.4 miles
London Cannon Street 1.5 miles
London Waterloo 1.5 miles
Denmark Hill 1.5 miles
Vauxhall 1.5 miles
London Fenchurch Street 1.6 miles
Peckham Rye 1.6 miles
London Blackfriars 1.7 miles
Wapping 1.7 miles
Rotherhithe 1.7 miles
Queens Road (Peckham) 1.7 miles
Loughborough Junction 1.7 miles
Canada Water 1.7 miles
Surrey Quays 1.7 miles
City Thameslink 1.8 miles
Shadwell 2 miles
London Liverpool Street 2 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to East Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2SD. The nearest Tube station is Elephant & Castle, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to East Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2SD. The nearest is English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School, approximately 130 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School 130 yards
    
Robert Browning Primary School 370 yards
    
Surrey Square Primary School 400 yards
    
Michael Faraday School 540 yards
    
Victory Primary School 550 yards
    
St Peter's Church of England Primary School 590 yards
    
Ark Globe Academy (All Through) 760 yards
    
Grange Primary School 0.5 miles
    
St Paul's Church of England Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Crampton Primary 0.6 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to East Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2SD. The nearest is South Bank University Academy, approximately 190 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
South Bank University Academy 190 yards
    
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 620 yards
    
Ark Walworth Academy 720 yards
    
Ark Globe Academy (All Through) 760 yards
    
Harris Academy Bermondsey 0.8 miles
    
Evolve Academy 0.9 miles  
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 0.9 miles
    
Ark All Saints Academy 0.9 miles
    
City of London Academy (Southwark) 1 mile
    
Haberdashers' Borough Academy 1 mile
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to East Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2SD. The nearest is East Street Surgery, approximately 260 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to East Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2SD. The nearest is The Dental Surgery, approximately 540 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to East Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2SD. The nearest is Guy's Hospital, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Guy's Hospital 0.9 miles
London Bridge Hospital 1.2 miles
St Thomas' 1.4 miles
Maudsley Hospital 1.5 miles
King's College Hospital 1.5 miles
Harley Street Specialist Hospital 1.7 miles
St Bartholomew's Hospital 2 miles
The Gordon Hospital 2.1 miles
Lambeth Hospital 2.2 miles
The Royal London Hospital 2.3 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to East Street, Southwark, London, SE17 2SD. The nearest is R & J Optical, approximately 480 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SE17 2SD

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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