Morecambe Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 1DS 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 Morecambe Street, London, SE17 1DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 1EB, SE17 1DU, SE17 1DT, SE17 1DX, SE17 1DF, SE17 1EA, SE17 1DJ, SE17 1DR, SE17 2DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE17 1DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 54.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 44.5% | 45.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 1DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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 | 50.2% | 60.1% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 21.2% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 8.9% | 1.5% | -7.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 48.9% | 54.2% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 31% | 27.1% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 24.4% | 24% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.8% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 7.4% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 15.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 41.2% | 15.4% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 12.2% | 1% | -11.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.1% 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 | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 27.4% | 25.4% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 22.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.6% | 7.6% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 6.6% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 4.2% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 32.5% | 41.1% | 8.6% | 81.4% | -40.3% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 52.5% 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 | 56.2% | 52.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 10.4% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 23% | 16.7% | -6.3% | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 7.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 10.4% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.5% | 52.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 35.8% | 31.8% | 9.8% | 26.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.2% | 4.2% | -25.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 5% | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22% | 37.2% | -15.2% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 13.7% | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morecambe 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 23 Paxton House Morecambe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2024-08-05 | £377,431 |
| Flat 23 Paxton House Morecambe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-09-15 | £347,219 |
| Flat 10 Paxton House Morecambe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-05-20 | £339,907 |
| Flat 23 Paxton House Morecambe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-07-18 | £316,911 |
| Flat 10 Paxton House Morecambe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-05-15 | £323,052 |
SE17 1DS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE17 1DS 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 | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,304 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 | 1,486 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 | 1,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,900 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 | 194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Liverpool Grove , Walworth SE17 2HH | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 511 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 | 443 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 | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,520 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 | 1,794 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,011 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,600 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 | 743 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 | 752 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 | 949 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacks cafe | 81A | 73 yd | |
| The rocketvan coffee shop | 92 | 86 yd | |
| Shuq cafe | 55-57 | 98 yd | |
| East street caribbean grill | 80 | 120 yd | |
| Kebab hut | 112 | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The gladstone | 24-26 | 38 yd | |
| The good intent public house | Good Intent Public House, 24-26 | 191 yd | |
| Diogenes the dog | Rose And Crown, 94-96 | 290 yd | |
| Better world brewing | Arch 18 | 346 yd | |
| The tankard | The Tankard, 178 | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky dog | 81 | 73 yd | |
| Morleys chicken | 98 | 120 yd | |
| Kings flavour | 153 | 158 yd | |
| Links kitchen | 111 | 161 yd | |
| Wrap the wrap | East Street Market | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 191 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 276 yd | |
| Marks & spencer | 311 | 305 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 343 yd | |
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 369 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 504 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 571 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 737 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 757 yd | |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 825 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 846 yd | |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 1,051 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 136.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.