Browning Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 1DE 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 1DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 1DL, SE17 1DN, SE17 1DF, SE17 1DJ, SE17 1DR, SE17 1DG, SE17 1DW, SE17 1DD, SE17 1DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE17 1DE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.5% | 49.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 1DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.7% 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 | 47% | 62.7% | 15.7% | 37.9% | 24.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 21.8% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 9.3% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 40.4% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 40.1% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 21.4% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 10.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 15.6% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 38.4% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 14.7% | 0.9% | -13.8% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.8% 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 | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 20.8% | 25.2% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 22.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 11.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Other Black | 9.1% | 5.4% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 40.1% | 33.8% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -47.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 55.6% 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 | 56.9% | 55.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 8.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 18.2% | 17.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 14.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 10% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.7% | 55.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 25.5% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 9.4% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.5% | 3.2% | -22.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 7.3% | 0.4% | 6.9% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Browning Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Faraday average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 24 Southey House Browning Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £423,000 | 2019-03-27 | £433,009 |
| Flat 38 Southey House Browning Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2015-09-17 | £362,006 |
| Flat 29 Southey House Browning Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £379,950 | 2015-01-09 | £426,212 |
| Flat 29 Southey House Browning Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2008-12-01 | £399,114 |
| Flat 1 Southey House Browning Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2006-03-06 | £406,559 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE17 1DE 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 | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,224 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 | 1,509 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 | 1,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,808 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 | 244 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Liverpool Grove , Walworth SE17 2HH | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Penrose Street , Walworth SE17 3DT | 1out of 4 | 472 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 506 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 | 870 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 | 1,203 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,411 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 | 1,470 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,594 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 | 820 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 | 733 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,001 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 | 1,042 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 1,169 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shuq cafe | 55-57 | 87 yd | |
| Shandy kitchen | 50-52 | 119 yd | |
| Jacks cafe | 81A | 125 yd | |
| Kfc | 247-249 | 130 yd | |
| Pizzitalia | 255 | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The gladstone | 24-26 | 69 yd | |
| The good intent public house | Good Intent Public House, 24-26 | 128 yd | |
| Better world brewing | Arch 18 | 248 yd | |
| The tankard | The Tankard, 178 | 363 yd | |
| Diogenes the dog | Rose And Crown, 94-96 | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap the wrap | East Street Market | 108 yd | |
| Lucky dog | 81 | 125 yd | |
| Ossie jerk chicken | 209 | 130 yd | |
| Morleys chicken | 98 | 139 yd | |
| Wrap mi up | 21 | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 128 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 181 yd | |
| Marks & spencer | 311 | 233 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 284 yd | |
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 289 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 398 yd |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 601 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 667 yd | |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 759 yd | |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 789 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 797 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 806 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 843 yd | |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,041 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 186.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.