Victory Place is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 1AQ 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 2015-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victory Place, London, SE17 1AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 1PG, SE17 1AW, SE17 1AS, SE17 1AX, SE17 1PB, SE17 1AT, SE17 1BJ, SE17 1BT, SE17 1FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE17 1AQ 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 | 45.2% | 50.7% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 54.8% | 49.3% | -5.5% | 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 SE17 1AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.4% 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 | 65.4% | 72.4% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 18.2% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -26.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 1.1% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 55.5% | 59.6% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 29% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 6.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 SE17 1AQ this area, 8.5% 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 68.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 8.5% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 4.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 8.8% | -8.9% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 68.2% | 34.4% | 33.8% | 34.4% |
| Other | 12.3% | 2.6% | -9.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.6% 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 | 13% | 5.7% | -7.3% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 14.4% | 13.3% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 7.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 51.4% | 50.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -30.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 55% 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 | 66.4% | 55% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 15.4% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 8.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 9.6% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.3% | 54.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 19.4% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 9.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.6% | 7.3% | -15.3% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victory Place was 341.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.1% higher than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Victory Place has the 14th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Newington and the 98th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 Blackwood Apartments Victory Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2025-01-14 | £695,485 |
| 305 Blackwood Apartments Victory Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-01-11 | £735,480 |
| 203 Blackwood Apartments Victory Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-04-21 | £518,229 |
| 503 Blackwood Apartments Victory Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-04-05 | £503,667 |
| 604 Blackwood Apartments Victory Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-02-18 | £488,527 |
SE17 1AQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 202 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 1,371 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 | 1,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 77 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 515 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,421 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 | 1,735 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,933 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,319 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 | 389 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 | 587 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 883 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 901 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hej coffee | 53 | 62 yd | |
| Deuce hospitality limited | 1 | 115 yd | |
| Melanin health & wellness community centre and caf | 1 | 115 yd | |
| Greggs newington - esso mgnt newington | Petrol Filling Station, 197-209 | 224 yd | |
| La cabana | 189 | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diogenes the dog | Rose And Crown, 94-96 | 149 yd | |
| Horangee pocha | Horangee Pocha Crown And Anchor, 116 | 207 yd | |
| Rising sun | 98 | 256 yd | |
| The gladstone | 24-26 | 413 yd | |
| The tankard | The Tankard, 178 | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gr8 jawns | 2 Stockham Court | 79 yd | |
| Five star fish bar | 118-120 | 195 yd | |
| Mcneil's | 102 | 211 yd | |
| Maxy's fried chicken | 175 | 224 yd | |
| Papa johns pizza | 193 | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 157 | 229 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 398 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 459 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 554 yd | |
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 563 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 365 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 373 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 442 yd | |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 554 yd | |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 718 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 720 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 728 yd |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 984 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 | 250 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 372.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 250 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 361.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.