Stead Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 1BP 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 2016-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stead Street, London, SE17 1BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 1BS, SE17 1BN, SE17 1BW, SE17 1ND, SE17 1AL, SE17 1BX, SE17 1BU, SE17 1BH, SE17 1BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE17 1BP is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 54.5% | 46.9% | -7.6% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 45.5% | 53.1% | 7.6% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 1BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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% | 58.3% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.6% | 25.1% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 0.5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 3.3% | -7.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 41.5% | 59.8% | 18.3% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 31% | 27.6% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 9.2% | -9.4% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 2.9% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -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 SE17 1BP this area, 6.3% 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 67%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 6.3% | -24.1% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 4.9% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 5.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 67% | 40.2% | 33.8% | 33.2% |
| Other | 12.5% | 4.4% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.4% 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% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 23.5% | 11.3% | -12.2% | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 52.9% | 58.4% | 5.5% | 81.4% | -23.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 45.6% 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 | 61% | 45.6% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 19.5% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 10.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 10.8% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.3% | 6.2% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.3% 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 | 58.8% | 45.8% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -37.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 26.3% | 24.4% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 12.5% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 7.9% | -19.3% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Central Asia | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 13% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stead Street was 773.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 376.7% higher than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stead Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Newington and the 27th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 173.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 88.5%.

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 14 Winch House Stead Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2023-12-15 | £669,611 |
| Flat 21 Winch House Stead Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2023-10-31 | £721,450 |
| Flat 13 Winch House Stead Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-06-28 | £680,074 |
| Flat 23 Winch House Stead Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2021-06-28 | £941,640 |
| Flat 20 Winch House Stead Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £672,599 | 2020-05-19 | £652,277 |
SE17 1BP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| 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 | 1,366 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 | 1,380 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 | 1,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,962 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 | 217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Liverpool Grove , Walworth SE17 2HH | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 483 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 | 619 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 | 1,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,351 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 | 1,479 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,510 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 | 1,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,507 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 | 573 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 | 700 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 | 871 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 1,113 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 | 1,201 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The rocketvan coffee shop | 92 | 84 yd | |
| Hej coffee | 53 | 173 yd | |
| Jacks cafe | 81A | 221 yd | |
| Kebab hut | 112 | 223 yd | |
| Deuce hospitality limited | 1 | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diogenes the dog | Rose And Crown, 94-96 | 122 yd | |
| The gladstone | 24-26 | 208 yd | |
| The good intent public house | Good Intent Public House, 24-26 | 362 yd | |
| Horangee pocha | Horangee Pocha Crown And Anchor, 116 | 409 yd | |
| Huntsman & hound | 70 | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcneil's | 102 | 152 yd | |
| Gr8 jawns | 2 Stockham Court | 155 yd | |
| Kings flavour | 153 | 180 yd | |
| Links kitchen | 111 | 182 yd | |
| Lucky dog | 81 | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 362 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 395 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 409 yd | |
| Tesco | 157 | 444 yd | |
| Marks & spencer | 311 | 476 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 370 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 486 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 570 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 589 yd | |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 801 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 806 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 927 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 932 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.