Walcorde Avenue is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 1LS 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 Walcorde Avenue, London, SE17 1LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 1LN, SE17 1NQ, SE17 1DA, SE17 1LU, SE17 1LR, SE17 1NG, SE17 1DB, SE17 1NH, SE17 1LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE17 1LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.3% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 1LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 54.2% | 58.3% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 26.7% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 47.8% | 52.1% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 29% | 30.3% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 22.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 5.3% | -10.9% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 43.7% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.2% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.6% 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 | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 14.8% | 22.8% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 20.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 11.1% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 10.1% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 45.8% | 35.6% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -45.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 56.2% 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 | 54.5% | 56.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 9.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 12.8% | 16.4% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 9.7% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 6.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53% | 56.3% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 30.8% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 21.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.4% | 3.2% | -25.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 23.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walcorde Avenue was 200.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.7% higher than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Walcorde Avenue has the 25th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Newington and the 232nd highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12B Walcorde Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2024-10-22 | £619,969 |
| 3A Walcorde Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-12-14 | £347,460 |
| 3A Walcorde Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-02-26 | £299,098 |
| 3A Walcorde Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-02-26 | £289,128 |
| Flat 3 1 Walcorde Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2018-01-05 | £476,707 |
SE17 1LS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 1LS 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Unemployed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,139 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 | 1,607 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 | 1,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 395 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Penrose Street , Walworth SE17 3DT | 1out of 4 | 591 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 | 630 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 | 641 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 | 819 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 | 1,029 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,317 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,321 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 | 1,601 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,817 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,411 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 | 715 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 | 554 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 985 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 1,091 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 | 1,097 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore cafe | 185 | 114 yd | |
| Cafe house restaurant | 189 | 114 yd | |
| Rude n boomin | 1a York Mansions | 125 yd | |
| Galaxy restaurant & karaoke | 211 | 155 yd | |
| Mcdonald's restaurants | 198-200 | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The gladstone | 24-26 | 211 yd | |
| The tankard | The Tankard, 178 | 219 yd | |
| The good intent public house | Good Intent Public House, 24-26 | 307 yd | |
| Better world brewing | Arch 18 | 317 yd | |
| Woodcraft folk | Unit 9-10, 83 | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap mi up | 21 | 50 yd | |
| Ossie jerk chicken | 209 | 213 yd | |
| Newplatinumbakery ltd | 212 | 232 yd | |
| Hot box pizza and chicken ltd | 30 | 239 yd | |
| Lucky dog | 81 | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 156-164 | 167 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 232 yd | |
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 307 yd | |
| Marks & spencer | 311 | 398 yd | |
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 439 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 561 yd |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 595 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 624 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 631 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 682 yd | |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 704 yd | |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 712 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 763 yd | |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 1,032 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 1,045 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 92.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.