Pearman Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE1 7RB is located in the Waterloo & South Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pearman Street, London, SE1 7RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 7BG, SE1 7QF, SE1 7QG, SE1 7RU, SE1 7QE, SE1 7QQ, SE1 7BB, SE1 7RD, SE1 7RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 7RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44% | 50.5% | 6.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 56% | 49.5% | -6.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 7RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.2% 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 | 63.5% | 63.2% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 25.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 23.8% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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 | 58.1% | 57.2% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 28.3% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
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 7RB this area, 8.8% 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 62.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.7% | 62.6% | -3.1% | 33.8% | 28.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.7% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 6.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 75.9% | 77.4% | 1.5% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 59.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 59.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 7% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 6.8% | 3.8% | -3.0% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.6% | 59% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 22.3% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 3.2% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 8% | -15.0% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pearman Street was 123.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% lower than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Pearman Street has the 29th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Kennington and the 328th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.8%.

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 B 27 Pearman Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2026-01-22 | £493,407 |
| Second Floor Flat 22 Pearman Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2025-08-01 | £714,776 |
| Second Floor Flat 50 Pearman Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £622,750 | 2024-10-28 | £593,065 |
| 48 Pearman Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,220,000 | 2024-07-08 | £1,237,536 |
| 23 Pearman Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,470,000 | 2024-04-05 | £1,506,598 |
SE1 7RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE1 7RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7RB 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johanna Primary School Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | - not rated | 196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank Primary Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 196 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | - not rated | 278 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 461 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 | 183 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 409 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 409 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 862 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 432 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,034 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 | 1,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,040 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 633 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Sitatunga Shell Gabon , C/O Hrrl/118 SE1 7NA | - not rated | 682 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kristiansund School A/S Norske Shell , C/O Hrrl/118 SE1 7NA | - not rated | 682 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| King's College London James Clark Maxwell Building , 57 Waterloo Road SE1 8WA | - not rated | 716 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Ambulance Service | 220 Waterloo Road, London | 113 yd | |
| Bapjo | 55 Baylis Road, London | 144 yd | |
| Go Pocha | 57 Baylis Road, London | 146 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 118-120 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 208 yd | |
| Master superfish | 191 | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke Of Sussex | 23 Baylis Road, London | 202 yd | |
| Vaulty Towers Public House | Vaulty Towers, 34 Lower Marsh | 249 yd | |
| Flowers of the forest | 14 | 260 yd | |
| The New Crown & Cushion | The New Crown And Cushion Public House, 133-135 Westminster Bridge Road | 268 yd | |
| The Stage Door Public House | 30 Webber Street, London | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wraps & wings wired burger krispy kreme | 69 | 55 yd | |
| Honest pizza and special kebab | 68 | 79 yd | |
| CheeMc | 55 Baylis Road, London | 146 yd | |
| Hungry Hungry | 31 Baylis Road, London | 193 yd | |
| Masters silks fusion cuisine | 189 | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 100 Baylis Road, London | 157 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 107 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 246 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 1 Lower Marsh, London | 295 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 112-113 Lower Marsh, London | 326 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 101 Waterloo Road, London | 404 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church.Co.Uk KENNINGTON ROAD | 214 yd | |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 224 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 406 yd | |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 495 yd |
| Archbishops Park Carlisle Lane | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 504 yd |
| Park Plaza County Hall London ADDINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 557 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 588 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.