John Maurice Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 1PZ 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 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about John Maurice Close, London, SE17 1PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 1PE, SE17 1PY, SE17 1PD, SE1 4YY, SE1 4YT, SE17 1PU, SE17 1PL, SE17 1PB, SE1 4YS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE17 1PZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.4% | 49.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 50.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 1PZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.7% 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 | 62.2% | 69.7% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 31.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 22.7% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 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 (89.7%) 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 | 56.6% | 51.3% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 38.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around SE17 1PZ this area, 4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 65%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.3% | 65% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 31.2% |
| Other | 14.3% | 3.5% | -10.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.9% 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 | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 11.9% | 6.3% | -5.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Indian | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 4.5% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 63.5% | 52.9% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -28.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 48.4% | 50% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 23.4% | 20.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.6% | 15.5% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 10% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.7% | 50% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| 10+ Years | 14.8% | 21.4% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 8.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.4% | 12.3% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 7.7% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Maurice Close was 72.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% lower than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
John Maurice Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Newington and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 John Maurice Close, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2025-02-21 | £690,408 |
| 29 John Maurice Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £702,000 | 2023-07-05 | £722,837 |
| Flat 9 14 John Maurice Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £403,000 | 2022-02-18 | £412,112 |
| Flat 3 15 John Maurice Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-06-30 | £371,425 |
| 30 John Maurice Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2020-06-30 | £648,000 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE17 1PZ 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 | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| 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 | 1,178 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 | 1,554 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 | 1,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,076 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 | 136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 325 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,224 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 | 1,475 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,564 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 | 1,888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,352 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 | 231 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 | 732 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 787 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 793 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 946 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rest up london / driscoll house | 172 | 87 yd | |
| Hej coffee | 53 | 188 yd | |
| La cabana | 189 | 192 yd | |
| Lebanese grill | 173 | 192 yd | |
| Greggs newington - esso mgnt newington | Petrol Filling Station, 197-209 | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diogenes the dog | Rose And Crown, 94-96 | 225 yd | |
| Rising sun | 98 | 285 yd | |
| Spit & sawdust | 21 | 295 yd | |
| Horangee pocha | Horangee Pocha Crown And Anchor, 116 | 303 yd | |
| London south bank university students union | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fried chicken | 161 | 192 yd | |
| Gr8 jawns | 2 Stockham Court | 199 yd | |
| Maxy's fried chicken | 175 | 209 yd | |
| Papa johns pizza | 193 | 209 yd | |
| Mcneil's | 102 | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 157 | 192 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 505 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 515 yd | |
| Lidl | 96-120 | 522 yd | |
| Tesco | 67-69 | 545 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 252 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 254 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 262 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 465 yd | |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 590 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 876 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 976 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 2.8% |
| Median download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 165 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.