Area Information for London, SE17 2DZ

This postcode 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 London, SE17 2DZ, 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.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in December 1992. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

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

Housing Summary

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 hold details of the latest crimes committed near London, SE17 2DZ - click here.

We also 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.

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

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about London, SE17 2DZ 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.

Using this Information Commercially

The information we provide on the website is done so without charge. However, if you wish to use this data on other websites, or in any other public medium should consult our data sources page for information on how you should correctly attribute the information.

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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 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 5
Semi-Detached 5
Terraced 21
Flat (Purpose-Built) 71
Flat (Converted) 21
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 7
Total 130
Are these numbers higher than you expected? Click here for explanation.

Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 55% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 5
Owned with Mortgage 18
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 66
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 32
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 128

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 31
Two People 43
Three People 25
Four People 18
Five People 11
Six People 1
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 130

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 33
Family Household 69
Other Household 30
Total 132

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 52
Deprived In One Dimension 43
Deprived In Two Dimensions 23
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 127

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 52% male.

Gender
Male 172
Female 156
Total 328

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 9
5-9 16
10-14 16
15-19 15
20-24 40
25-29 57
30-34 35
35-39 19
40-44 22
45-49 15
50-54 22
55-59 16
60-64 24
65-69 9
70-74 9
75-79 3
80-84 0
85+ 1
Total 328

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SE17 2DZ there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 53% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

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 175
Married 70
Separated 17
Divorced 21
Widowed 4
Total 287

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 180
Good 98
Fair 38
Bad 10
Very Bad 2
Total 328

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) 142
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 33
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 28
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 21
No GCSEs or Equivalent 46
Other 10
Total 286

Ethnic Group Embed This

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 42% 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 138
Mixed Ethnicity 19
Indian 3
Pakistani 3
Bangladeshi 7
Chinese 7
Other Asian 12
Black African 95
Black Caribbean 12
Other Black/African/Caribbean 9
Arab 6
Other 18
Total 329

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), only 45% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK. 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 148
European Union 47
Rest of Europe 6
Africa 70
Middle East and Asia 22
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 31
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 7
British Overseas Territories 2
Total 333

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), only 45% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 37% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more. 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 148
10+ Years 120
5-10 Years 28
2-5 Years 18
Less Than 2 Years 14
Total 328

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 2DZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 8
United Kingdom 221
Republic of Ireland 9
European Union 47
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 20
Middle East or Asia 5
North America or Caribbean 6
Central and South America 8
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3
British Overseas Territories 0

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 96
Christian 144
Buddhist 4
Hindu 1
Jewish 1
Muslim 63
Sikh 1
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 16
Total 327

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the North Walworth ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 15% 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 112
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 30
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 26
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 15
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 44
Retired 17
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 13
Other 14
Total 286

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 18
Professional Occupations 32
Associate Professional Occupations 44
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 23
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 11
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 12
Elementary Occupations 22
Total 182

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 28
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 55
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 29
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 31
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 26
Semi-Routine Occupation 35
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 27
Full-time Student 47
Total 287

London, SE17 2DZ 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.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near SE17 2DZ
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.

Key: Tube Stations Tube Station DLR Stations DLR Station Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to SE17 2DZ. 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 2DZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, SE17 2DZ. The nearest railway station is Elephant & Castle, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Elephant & Castle 0.5 miles
London Bridge 1.1 miles
London Waterloo East 1.3 miles
Vauxhall 1.4 miles
London Waterloo 1.4 miles
Denmark Hill 1.4 miles
London Cannon Street 1.5 miles
South Bermondsey 1.5 miles
Peckham Rye 1.6 miles
Loughborough Junction 1.6 miles
London Fenchurch Street 1.6 miles
London Blackfriars 1.7 miles
Queens Road (Peckham) 1.7 miles
Wapping 1.8 miles
Rotherhithe 1.8 miles
Canada Water 1.8 miles
City Thameslink 1.8 miles
Surrey Quays 1.8 miles
London Charing Cross 2 miles
East Dulwich 2 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London, SE17 2DZ. 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 London, SE17 2DZ. The nearest is Robert Browning Primary School, approximately 200 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, SE17 2DZ. The nearest is South Bank University Academy, approximately 110 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
South Bank University Academy 110 yards May 2017
    
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 720 yards November 2022
    
Ark Globe Academy (All Through) 810 yards November 2021
    
Ark Walworth Academy 840 yards January 2018
    
Evolve Academy 0.8 miles  
Ark All Saints Academy 0.9 miles June 2018
    
Harris Academy Bermondsey 0.9 miles February 2025
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 0.9 miles March 2024
    
Haberdashers' Borough Academy 1 mile March 2024
    
Arco Academy 1 mile  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, SE17 2DZ. The nearest is The Villa Street Medical Centre, approximately 330 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 London, SE17 2DZ. The nearest is S Cowley, R Ingham and J Angelo, approximately 580 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
S Cowley, R Ingham and J Angelo 580 yards
The Dental Surgery 710 yards
Wytes Elephant & Castle 810 yards
Tower Bridge Dental Surgery 0.5 miles
The Grange Dental Surgery 0.7 miles
Borough Dental Practice 0.8 miles
Mint Dental Clinic 0.8 miles
Watson 0.9 miles
Akinsola 0.9 miles
Kennington Dental Surgery 0.9 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London, SE17 2DZ. The nearest is Guy's Hospital, approximately 1 mile away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, SE17 2DZ. The nearest is R & J Optical, approximately 330 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.