Brandon Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 1NL 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 Brandon Street, London, SE17 1NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 1FN, SE17 1FJ, SE17 1FQ, SE17 1JP, SE17 1FF, SE17 1NJ, SE17 1UJ, SE17 1NG, SE17 1AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE17 1NL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 50.8% | 48.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.4% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 1NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.5% 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 | 65.8% | 72.5% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 34.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.5% | 15.3% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -28.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (86.9%) 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% | 56.7% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 35% | 30.2% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 59.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 11.5% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 9.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 10.4% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 59.9% | 15.6% | 33.8% | 26.1% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.8% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.3% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 10.5% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 73.8% | 61.3% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -20.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 62.7% 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 | 67.3% | 62.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| European Union | 13.8% | 15.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 7.3% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.2% | 62.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 17.1% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 7.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 6.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 6.3% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brandon Street was 612.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 357.1% higher than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Brandon Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Newington and the 42nd highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 163.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.1%.

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 13 46B Brandon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-03-24 | £508,096 |
| Flat 12 46B Brandon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £547,500 | 2023-01-26 | £514,103 |
| Apartment 11 46B Brandon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-01-20 | £516,450 |
| The Ground Floor Flat At 50 Brandon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,100 | 2022-03-28 | £375,113 |
| 50B Brandon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-06-15 | £572,681 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE17 1NL 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 | 230 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| 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 | 1,329 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 | 1,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Walworth Church of England Primary School Larcom Street , SE17 1NQ | - not rated | 193 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Lancaster Primary School Harper Road , SE1 6AF | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , SE17 1RB | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College Harper Road , SE1 6AG | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 570 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 | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,442 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 | 1,742 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,951 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 | 518 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,661 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 | 216 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial Oak School 134a New Kent Road , Southwark SE1 6TU | - not rated | 240 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 622 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chrysolyte Independent Christian School Bethel House , Lansdowne Place SE1 4XH | - not rated | 798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liral Veget College London 148-150 Old Kent Road , SE1 5TY | - not rated | 916 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deuce hospitality limited | 1 | 73 yd | |
| Melanin health & wellness community centre and caf | 1 | 73 yd | |
| Buena onda taco | 2 | 158 yd | |
| Beza ethiopian food | 8a | 161 yd | |
| Bobo social | 23 | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diogenes the dog | Rose And Crown, 94-96 | 238 yd | |
| Horangee pocha | Horangee Pocha Crown And Anchor, 116 | 242 yd | |
| The tankard | The Tankard, 178 | 298 yd | |
| The manor club | 140 | 322 yd | |
| Rising sun | 98 | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gr8 jawns | 2 Stockham Court | 190 yd | |
| Wrap mi up | 21 | 236 yd | |
| Five star fish bar | 118-120 | 237 yd | |
| M m kiosk | Weymouth Building, 2 | 254 yd | |
| Mcneil's | 102 | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 156-164 | 298 yd | |
| Tesco | 157 | 350 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 353 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 417 yd | |
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 472 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 499 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 507 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 597 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 601 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 603 yd | |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 667 yd | |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 821 yd | |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 861 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 937 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 | 34.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 34.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 34.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 34.8% |
| 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 | 65.2% |
| Median download speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.