Howell Walk is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 6TL is located in the North Walworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Howell Walk, London, SE1 6TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 6SL, SE1 6SF, SE1 6SG, SE17 3AN, SE1 6SX, SE1 6SY, SE1 6EB, SE17 3AW, SE17 3AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 6TL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE1 6TL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.6% | 54.7% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 22.3% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -21.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 9.3% | 8.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 44.9% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.9% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 25.3% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 12% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10.1% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 37.7% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 11.5% | 1.3% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 20% | 22.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 20.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 46.8% | 36.6% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -44.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 15.3% | 10.4% | 1.6% | 13.7% |
In this area, just 43.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.6% | 43.5% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -39.7% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 16.1% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 14.8% | 15.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.5% | 14.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 13.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.9% | 43.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -39.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 33.7% | 30.3% | 9.8% | 23.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 11.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.2% | 3.8% | -25.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 9.1% | 0.4% | 8.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howell Walk was 375.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.5% higher than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howell Walk has the 11th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Newington and the 83rd highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Howell Walk, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £637,500 | 2021-01-12 | £638,134 |
| 16 Howell Walk, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2020-01-20 | £741,148 |
| 16 Howell Walk, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £144,500 | 1999-08-26 | £769,138 |
| 13 Howell Walk, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 1996-09-24 | £641,250 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 6TL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 339 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | 2out of 4 | 469 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School Reedworth Street , Lambeth SE11 4PH | 4out of 4 | 606 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 606 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 853 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,351 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 229 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 699 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 733 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 754 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 949 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma de cafe | Unit 10, 91-95 | 55 yd | |
| After taste chinese restaurant | 97 | 55 yd | |
| Sabor peruano | 103 | 55 yd | |
| Oberon | 16 | 92 yd | |
| Theo's | 17-19 | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The manor club | 140 | 161 yd | |
| Hora dorada | Unit 1 Farrell Court | 214 yd | |
| Woodcraft folk | Unit 9-10, 83 | 251 yd | |
| The tankard | The Tankard, 178 | 257 yd | |
| Rockingham arms | Wetherspoons Metro Central He, 119 | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sv candy ltd | 91-95 | 54 yd | |
| Los chamos | Arch 145 Eagle Yard | 100 yd | |
| Hoa phuong | 4 | 110 yd | |
| Puro corazon uk | 62 | 135 yd | |
| Coma y beba | Unit 2, 40 | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 156-164 | 338 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 398 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 516 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 522 yd | |
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 183 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 194 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 457 yd | |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 644 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 717 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 726 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 847 yd | |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 856 yd | |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 4.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 95.8% |
| Median download speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 18.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 18.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.24 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.