Congreve Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 1ST 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 Congreve Street, London, SE17 1ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 2SX, SE17 1SZ, SE17 2ST, SE17 1SU, SE1 5TY, SE17 2JR, SE17 1TA, SE17 2JW, SE17 1SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE17 1ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48% | 48.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 1ST, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.9% 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% | 65.9% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 15.4% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -28.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 53.2% | 49% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 24.2% | 33% | 8.8% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 16.7% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 17.1% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 40.4% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 13.8% | 2.5% | -11.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.2% 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% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 27.5% | 23.6% | -3.9% | 2.5% | 21.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 46.8% | 34.2% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -47.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 58.6% | 61.1% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 10% | 7.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 19.9% | 16.4% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55% | 61.1% | 6.1% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 23.9% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 5.8% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 4.9% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 4.3% | -17.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 20.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Congreve Street was 306.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.1% higher than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Congreve Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Newington and the 116th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

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 5 Culand House Congreve Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-05-26 | £495,414 |
| Flat 2 Culand House Congreve Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-05-26 | £494,410 |
| Flat 10 Culand House Congreve Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-03-13 | £353,913 |
| Flat 1 Culand House Congreve Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-12-14 | £500,000 |
| Flat 1 Culand House Congreve Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-12-14 | £500,000 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE17 1ST 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 | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Education | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 732 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 | 1,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,724 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 | 2,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square Primary School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | 4out of 4 | 278 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 507 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 | 526 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,393 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 | 2,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,203 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 | 2,512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,716 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,989 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 | 764 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 | 149 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anm pizza | 174 | 85 yd | |
| La cantaleta paisa | 176-178 | 98 yd | |
| Presidential resturant | 162-164 | 98 yd | |
| El socavon | 190-192 | 98 yd | |
| Ozzie's cafe | 180 | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mambo 190 bar and lounge | 190-192 | 98 yd | |
| Southwark cyprus turkish association | 152 | 98 yd | |
| Huntsman & hound | 70 | 298 yd | |
| The hour glass | 131 | 503 yd | |
| The victoria | Victoria, 68-70 | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bee gees | 342 | 43 yd | |
| Berts fish bar | 354 | 43 yd | |
| Jenecheru | 206 | 98 yd | |
| Domino's pizza | 145 | 217 yd | |
| Seven stars | 225 | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 96-120 | 212 yd | |
| Zaitoon food market | 252 | 286 yd | |
| Ali's halal butchers ltd t/a tariq halal | 282-286 | 393 yd | |
| Tesco | 107 | 518 yd | |
| Tesco | 67-69 | 639 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 161 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 239 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 414 yd |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 461 yd | |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 512 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 650 yd | |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 719 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 851 yd | |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 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 | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 246 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 196.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.