Larcom Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 1NQ 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 Larcom Street, London, SE17 1NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 1NG, SE17 1JP, SE17 1NH, SE17 1LH, SE17 1LS, SE17 1RT, SE17 1FF, SE17 1FE, SE17 1NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE17 1NQ 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 1NQ, 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 Larcom Street was 748.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 361.1% higher than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Larcom Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Newington and the 29th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 167.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 91.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns Vicarage, 18 Larcom Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,456,000 | 2024-12-16 | £1,490,453 |
| 8B Larcom Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-08-23 | £506,619 |
| 4 Larcom Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2022-12-22 | £410,803 |
| 10B Larcom Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2004-12-14 | £495,299 |
| 2 Larcom Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2001-11-09 | £444,962 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE17 1NQ 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 | 1,128 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 | 1,601 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 | 1,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,765 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 | 339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Penrose Street , Walworth SE17 3DT | 1out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 698 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 | 789 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 | 962 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,271 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 | 1,560 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,334 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 | 661 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 | 483 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 904 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 | 1,014 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,080 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 | 1,112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena onda taco | 2 | 109 yd | |
| Beza ethiopian food | 8a | 127 yd | |
| Bobo social | 23 | 128 yd | |
| Amore cafe | 185 | 143 yd | |
| Cafe house restaurant | 189 | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The tankard | The Tankard, 178 | 198 yd | |
| The manor club | 140 | 272 yd | |
| The gladstone | 24-26 | 285 yd | |
| Diogenes the dog | Rose And Crown, 94-96 | 315 yd | |
| Woodcraft folk | Unit 9-10, 83 | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap mi up | 21 | 129 yd | |
| M m kiosk | Weymouth Building, 2 | 246 yd | |
| Gr8 jawns | 2 Stockham Court | 286 yd | |
| Hot box pizza and chicken ltd | 30 | 286 yd | |
| Ossie jerk chicken | 209 | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 156-164 | 181 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 303 yd | |
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 390 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 407 yd | |
| Tesco | 157 | 470 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 566 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 572 yd |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 591 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 620 yd | |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 714 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 721 yd | |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 729 yd | |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 981 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 | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.2% |
| 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 | 5.1% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.