Browning Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 1DD 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 Browning Street, London, SE17 1DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 1DG, SE17 1DB, SE17 1DA, SE17 1DE, SE17 1GG, SE17 1DF, SE17 1LN, SE17 1DN, SE17 1DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE17 1DD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 47.9% | 48.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 SE17 1DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.7% 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 | 64.4% | 65.7% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 27.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.8% | 21.8% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 60.1% | 52.5% | -7.6% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 37.9% | 9.5% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 6.6% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
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 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 15.5% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 8.2% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 12% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 49.1% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 13.9% | 3.8% | -10.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.1% 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 | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 25.3% | 18.9% | -6.4% | 2.5% | 16.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 8.8% | 2.7% | -6.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 35.3% | 38.1% | 2.8% | 81.4% | -43.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 12.6% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 11.0% |
In this area, just 41% 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 | 47.7% | 41% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -42.2% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 17.4% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 22.9% | 11.4% | -11.5% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 19.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 18.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.9% 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 | 45.9% | 41% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -42.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 24.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 17.4% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 14.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 11.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 26% | 5.4% | -20.6% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.9% | 76.7% | -22.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 12.7% | 0.4% | 12.3% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Browning Street was 339.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.9% higher than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Browning Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Newington and the 100th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.1%.

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 15 Cowper House Browning Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2025-03-21 | £363,828 |
| Flat 21 Cowper House Browning Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-10-09 | £304,903 |
| Flat 8 Cowper House Browning Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-06-17 | £381,129 |
| Flat 7 Cowper House Browning Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-05-24 | £272,029 |
| Flat 21 Cowper House Browning Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-08-31 | £282,445 |
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,159 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 | 1,578 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 | 1,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Penrose Street , Walworth SE17 3DT | 1out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Liverpool Grove , Walworth SE17 2HH | 3out of 4 | 507 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 | 575 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 | 887 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 | 1,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,880 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,530 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 | 815 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 | 667 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 970 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oodles walworth | 227 | 87 yd | |
| Galaxy restaurant & karaoke | 211 | 91 yd | |
| Mei tea limited t/a hi guys | 231 | 91 yd | |
| Rude n boomin | 1a York Mansions | 93 yd | |
| Kfc | 247-249 | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The gladstone | 24-26 | 131 yd | |
| The good intent public house | Good Intent Public House, 24-26 | 179 yd | |
| Better world brewing | Arch 18 | 220 yd | |
| The tankard | The Tankard, 178 | 292 yd | |
| Woodcraft folk | Unit 9-10, 83 | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap mi up | 21 | 89 yd | |
| Ossie jerk chicken | 209 | 100 yd | |
| Newplatinumbakery ltd | 212 | 140 yd | |
| Wrap the wrap | East Street Market | 159 yd | |
| Lucky dog | 81 | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 224-226 | 140 yd | |
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 179 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 213 yd | |
| Marks & spencer | 311 | 267 yd | |
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 311 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 632 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 699 yd | |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 715 yd | |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 719 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 792 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 849 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.