Peabody Estate is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 1BN 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peabody Estate, London, SE17 1BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 1BW, SE17 1BU, SE17 1BX, SE17 1BH, SE17 1BL, SE17 1BE, SE17 1BS, SE17 1BP, SE17 1BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE17 1BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 1BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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 | 57.5% | 60.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.6% | 20.2% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -24.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 5.6% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 41.5% | 57.4% | 15.9% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 27.6% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 8.7% | -9.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 18.1% | -12.3% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 5.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 8.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 12.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 50.4% | 23.6% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 12.5% | 1% | -11.5% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52% 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 | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 23.5% | 16.3% | -7.2% | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 52.9% | 52% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -29.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 53.9% 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 | 61% | 53.9% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 15.7% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 10.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.3% | 7.4% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.8% | 54% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 26.9% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 3.1% | -24.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peabody Estate was 109.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% lower than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Peabody Estate has the 14th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Newington and the 363rd lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 13 Block H Peabody Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-08-10 | £412,521 |
| Flat 13 Block H Peabody Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £191,500 | 2007-03-06 | £337,243 |
| Flat 9 Block H Peabody Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2006-09-13 | £368,735 |
| Flat 9 Block H Peabody Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2005-10-20 | £279,111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 185 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,360 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 | 1,372 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 | 1,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,995 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 | 158 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 539 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 | 584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,285 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 | 1,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,477 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 | 1,777 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,987 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,448 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 | 516 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 | 657 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 1,147 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hej coffee | 53 | 110 yd | |
| The rocketvan coffee shop | 92 | 145 yd | |
| Deuce hospitality limited | 1 | 189 yd | |
| Melanin health & wellness community centre and caf | 1 | 189 yd | |
| Jacks cafe | 81A | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diogenes the dog | Rose And Crown, 94-96 | 87 yd | |
| The gladstone | 24-26 | 267 yd | |
| Horangee pocha | Horangee Pocha Crown And Anchor, 116 | 345 yd | |
| Rising sun | 98 | 406 yd | |
| The good intent public house | Good Intent Public House, 24-26 | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gr8 jawns | 2 Stockham Court | 94 yd | |
| Mcneil's | 102 | 143 yd | |
| Kings flavour | 153 | 242 yd | |
| Links kitchen | 111 | 245 yd | |
| Wrap mi up | 21 | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 157 | 379 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 400 yd | |
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 420 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 444 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 506 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 360 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 501 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 508 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 542 yd | |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 768 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 772 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 867 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 939 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 | 44.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.