Chatham Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 1NY 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 Chatham Street, London, SE17 1NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 1BY, SE17 1PF, SE17 1RF, SE17 1PD, SE17 1RG, SE17 1PE, SE17 1BA, SE17 1RA, SE17 1BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE17 1NY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% 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 | 49.8% | 56.2% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 43.8% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 1NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.5% 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 | 46% | 59.5% | 13.5% | 37.9% | 21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 23.1% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 4.6% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 38.8% | 45.2% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 33.8% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 20% | 13.2% | -6.8% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 5.9% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 19.9% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 5.6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 8.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 43.9% | 17.9% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45% 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 | 5.3% | 1.4% | -3.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 20% | 20% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 17.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 57.6% | 45% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -36.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 55.8% 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 | 57.1% | 55.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 12.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 18% | 15.6% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 12.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 5.8% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.9% | 55.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 29.8% | 25.7% | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 3.1% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 4% | -19.7% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 4% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chatham Street was 164.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% higher than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chatham Street has the 24th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Newington and the 287th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Chatham Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-12-05 | £637,381 |
| 46 Chatham Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2019-03-29 | £652,878 |
| 30 Chatham Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-04-28 | £409,763 |
| 26 Chatham Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £443,000 | 2016-12-08 | £433,844 |
| 26 Chatham Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2014-07-25 | £335,110 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE17 1NY 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 1,541 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 | 1,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,974 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 | 106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,233 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 | 1,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,603 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 | 1,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,458 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 | 355 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 769 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 921 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hej coffee | 53 | 138 yd | |
| The coffee bar | Darwin Court, 1 | 190 yd | |
| Rest up london / driscoll house | 172 | 204 yd | |
| Deuce hospitality limited | 1 | 295 yd | |
| Melanin health & wellness community centre and caf | 1 | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diogenes the dog | Rose And Crown, 94-96 | 122 yd | |
| Huntsman & hound | 70 | 354 yd | |
| Horangee pocha | Horangee Pocha Crown And Anchor, 116 | 365 yd | |
| Rising sun | 98 | 377 yd | |
| Spit & sawdust | 21 | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcneil's | 102 | 113 yd | |
| Gr8 jawns | 2 Stockham Court | 137 yd | |
| Idris veg | 47-49 | 282 yd | |
| Fried chicken | 161 | 301 yd | |
| Golden dragon chinese | Ground Floor, 55 | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 157 | 301 yd | |
| Lidl | 96-120 | 492 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 571 yd | |
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 597 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 599 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 190 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 350 yd | |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 378 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 380 yd | |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 714 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 901 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 902 yd |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 1,000 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 162.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 84.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.