Chicheley Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE1 7PJ is located in the Waterloo & South Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chicheley Street, London, SE1 7PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 7PN, SE1 7GH, SE1 7GF, SE1 7GN, SE1 7NQ, SE1 7GD, SE1 7GE, SE1 7GL, SE1 7GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 7PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.6% | 48.8% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 55.4% | 51.2% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 7PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 84.4% 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 | 71.6% | 84.4% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 46.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 9.8% | -12.5% | 44.2% | -34.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (97.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66.9% | 67.2% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 18.8% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 30.4% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -11.1% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SE1 7PJ this area, 1.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 82.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 8.1% | -10.0% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.2% | 82.1% | 16.9% | 33.8% | 48.3% |
| Other | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.6% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 21.5% | 24.8% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 24.1% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 11.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 50.7% | 45.6% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -35.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, just 31.2% 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 | 42.1% | 31.2% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -52.0% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 24.8% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.5% | 31.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 25.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.1% | 2.4% | -6.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.9% 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 | 41.9% | 31.5% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -51.7% |
| 10+ Years | 17.6% | 12.9% | -4.7% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 20.1% | 15.3% | -4.8% | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 28.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% | 26.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.5% | 76.7% | -32.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 11.7% | 0.6% | 11.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8.6% | 1.5% | 7.1% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 14.8% | 0.3% | 14.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 26.6% | 46.2% | -19.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 10.9% | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chicheley Street was 1897.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1476.2% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chicheley Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 7th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 354.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 North Block, 5 Chicheley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-10-04 | £411,204 |
| Flat 14 North Block, 5 Chicheley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-09-24 | £403,817 |
| Flat 9 North Block, 5 Chicheley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2023-11-17 | £398,117 |
| Flat 36 North Block, 5 Chicheley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2023-04-17 | £559,740 |
| Flat 61 North Block, 5 Chicheley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2020-12-07 | £456,571 |
SE1 7PJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 7PJ 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 | 65 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Part-Time Employee | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 52 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| 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 | 1,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,724 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 | 3,368 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 | 3,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Johanna Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk , SE11 6DS | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 766 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 863 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 897 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 978 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,439 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 | 2,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 384 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London James Clark Maxwell Building , 57 Waterloo Road SE1 8WA | - not rated | 481 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelina Hospital School Westminster Bridge Road , St Thomas' Hospital SE1 7EH | 4out of 4 | 639 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 933 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Westminster School Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF | - not rated | 934 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birley's Sandwiches | Unit 2, 2 Milner Place | 68 yd | |
| La Cucina Di Mamma | 3J-3K Belvedere Road, London | 78 yd | |
| Southbank Charcoal Kitchen | 3F Belvedere Road, London | 78 yd | |
| Starbucks | 3C-3D Belvedere Road, London | 78 yd | |
| Draughts | 16 Leake Street, London | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One | 1 Chicheley Street, London | 3 yd | |
| Slug \& Lettuce | The Slug And Lettuce, Chicheley Street | 3 yd | |
| Edf Energy London Eye, Silver Bonito | Waterloo Pier, The Queen's Walk | 192 yd | |
| Namco Funscape | County Hall Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road | 192 yd | |
| Waterloo Tap | Arch 147, Sutton Walk | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ned's Noodle Bar | 3E Belvedere Road, London | 78 yd | |
| Subway | 3A And 3B Belvedere Road, London | 165 yd | |
| Pure | Unit 17, The Concourse | 272 yd | |
| Starbucks (Platform B \& C) | Waterloo East Railway Station, Sandell Street | 272 yd | |
| The Pasty Shop | The Concourse, Waterloo Station | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Main Store ( Opp Plat 6\&7) | The Concourse, Waterloo Station | 272 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) | Unit 16, The Concourse | 272 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 112-113 Lower Marsh, London | 336 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 1 Lower Marsh, London | 386 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 101 Waterloo Road, London | 505 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Plaza County Hall London ADDINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 154 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London County Hall Club & Spa) COUNTY HALL COUNTY HALL WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 155 yd |
| Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 230 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (Waterloo) KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Archbishops Park Carlisle Lane | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 572 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Dunhill Fitness Centre WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 622 yd |
| Church.Co.Uk KENNINGTON ROAD | 646 yd | |
| Westminster Gym DERBY GATE | health and fitness suite | 683 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.