Browning Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 1LP 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 1LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 1LR, SE17 1LN, SE17 1DA, SE17 1DD, SE17 1JE, SE17 3BD, SE17 1RL, SE17 3BE, SE17 3PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE17 1LP 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 1LP, 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 152.9% higher than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Browning Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Newington and the 111th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

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 8 York Mansions Browning Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-10-25 | £334,693 |
| Flat 4 York Mansions Browning Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2015-01-30 | £296,415 |
| Flat 10 York Mansions Browning Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2008-02-19 | £242,171 |
| Flat 7 York Mansions Browning Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2004-07-14 | £298,012 |
| Flat 2 York Mansions Browning Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2004-04-02 | £318,559 |
| 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 | 1,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Walworth Church of England Primary School Larcom Street , SE17 1NQ | - not rated | 130 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Penrose Street , Walworth SE17 3DT | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Walworth Penrose Street , Walworth SE17 3DT | - not rated | 461 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 | 540 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College Harper Road , SE1 6AG | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,437 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,916 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Autism Project - CareTrade 9 Larcom Street , SE17 1RT | - not rated | 146 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial Oak School 134a New Kent Road , Southwark SE1 6TU | - not rated | 545 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 707 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 976 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liral Veget College London 148-150 Old Kent Road , SE1 5TY | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rude n boomin | 1a York Mansions | 7 yd | |
| Galaxy restaurant & karaoke | 211 | 35 yd | |
| Amore cafe | 185 | 83 yd | |
| Cafe house restaurant | 189 | 83 yd | |
| Oodles walworth | 227 | 83 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better world brewing | Arch 18 | 192 yd | |
| The tankard | The Tankard, 178 | 203 yd | |
| The gladstone | 24-26 | 230 yd | |
| Woodcraft folk | Unit 9-10, 83 | 247 yd | |
| The good intent public house | Good Intent Public House, 24-26 | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap mi up | 21 | 83 yd | |
| Newplatinumbakery ltd | 212 | 110 yd | |
| Ossie jerk chicken | 209 | 112 yd | |
| Hot box pizza and chicken ltd | 30 | 118 yd | |
| Wrap the wrap | East Street Market | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 224-226 | 110 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 119 yd | |
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 255 yd | |
| Marks & spencer | 311 | 316 yd | |
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 342 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 607 yd | |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 631 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 640 yd |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 803 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 809 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 891 yd | |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 1,074 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,078 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% |
| Median download speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.