Elephant Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 1FB 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 2017-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elephant Road, London, SE17 1FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 1FB, SE17 1EX, SE17 1EY, SE17 1EQ, SE17 1ET, SE1 6SH, SE1 6AS, SE1 6AT, SE1 6TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE17 1FB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58% of the population 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 | 48.7% | 58% | 9.3% | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 42% | -9.3% | 49.0% | -7.0% |
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 1FB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.5% 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 | 56.9% | 85.5% | 28.6% | 37.9% | 47.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 9% | -20.0% | 44.2% | -35.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 0.5% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 2.7% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (95.3%) 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 | 52.2% | 69.6% | 17.4% | 48.4% | 21.2% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 25.7% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 4% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -8.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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.
In the area around SE17 1FB this area, 0% 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 86.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 0% | -14.0% | 18.2% | -18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 0% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 2.3% | -11.5% | 13.4% | -11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.4% | 7.6% | -14.8% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 86.9% | 63.6% | 33.8% | 53.1% |
| Other | 15% | 2.8% | -12.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.3% 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 | 16.1% | 0% | -16.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 19.6% | 18.1% | 0.7% | 18.9% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 18.8% | 1.7% | -17.1% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 0.5% | -4.9% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 0.2% | -3.9% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 36.4% | 60.3% | 23.9% | 81.4% | -21.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, just 38.4% 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 | 48.2% | 38.4% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -44.8% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 20.9% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 12.2% | 2.2% | -10.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.4% | 25.9% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 20.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.6% | 6.4% | -4.2% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 8.6% 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 | 47.4% | 38.5% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| 10+ Years | 10.4% | 8.6% | -1.8% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 11.9% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 16% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.5% | 24.9% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 23.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.1% | 76.7% | -30.6% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 15.3% | 0.3% | 15.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.5% | 37.2% | 26.3% |
| Christian | 19.5% | 46.2% | -26.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elephant Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chaucer average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 2505 Raglan House, 120 Elephant Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £520,542 | 2017-09-12 | £488,622 |
| Apartment 1501 Raglan House, 120 Elephant Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £462,116 | 2017-09-12 | £433,779 |
| Apartment 1502 Raglan House, 120 Elephant Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £462,116 | 2017-09-12 | £433,779 |
| Apartment 1503 Raglan House, 120 Elephant Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £747,646 | 2017-09-12 | £701,800 |
| Apartment 1504 Raglan House, 120 Elephant Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £462,116 | 2017-09-12 | £433,779 |
SE17 1FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE17 1FB 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 | 225 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,052 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 | 1,754 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 | 2,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | 2out of 4 | 506 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 870 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,097 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 | 890 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 973 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 | 1,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,903 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 | 645 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 | 157 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 470 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 588 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 880 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 1,061 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzeria pappasone sud | 8 | 15 yd | |
| Murger han elephant and castle | 4 | 15 yd | |
| Tupi limited | 2 | 15 yd | |
| Lenos y carbon | Railway Arch 113c | 60 yd | |
| Kachori restaurant | 12 | 72 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hora dorada | Unit 1 Farrell Court | 127 yd | |
| Rockingham arms | Wetherspoons Metro Central He, 119 | 213 yd | |
| The manor club | 140 | 276 yd | |
| Horangee pocha | Horangee Pocha Crown And Anchor, 116 | 290 yd | |
| The elephant and castle pub | Elephant And Castle Public Hou, 121 | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El guambra | Unit 20, 40 | 97 yd | |
| Coma y beba | Unit 2, 40 | 155 yd | |
| M m kiosk | Weymouth Building, 2 | 205 yd | |
| Hoa phuong | 4 | 263 yd | |
| Los chamos | Arch 145 Eagle Yard | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 80 yd | |
| Tesco | 157 | 441 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 490 yd | |
| Guasacaca | Unit A, 40-42 | 533 yd | |
| Tesco | 44-46 | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 311 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 315 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 552 yd | |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 699 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 719 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 762 yd | |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 798 yd | |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 828 yd |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 831 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.