Boundary Lane is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 2BH is located in the Faraday electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boundary Lane, London, SE17 2BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 0DQ, SE5 0DJ, SE17 2BU, SE5 0EZ, SE5 0DH, SE17 2FJ, SE17 2FL, SE17 2FN, SE17 2FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE17 2BH is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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 | 46.2% | 44.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 53.8% | 55.3% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 2BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.8% 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 | 58.7% | 73.8% | 15.1% | 37.9% | 35.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 12% | -12.5% | 44.2% | -32.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 3.8% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 56.8% | 61.7% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 13.3% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 27% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2BH this area, 5% 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 74.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 5% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 0% | -12.4% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 6.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 8.8% | -4.4% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 74.6% | 38.0% | 33.8% | 40.8% |
| Other | 12.8% | 4.4% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.3% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 11.5% | 5.5% | -6.0% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 0.5% | -5.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 51.6% | 64.3% | 12.7% | 81.4% | -17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 49.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 49.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 22.1% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 4.6% | -6.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 7.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11% | 11.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 10.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.8% | 48.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 21.1% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 14.1% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 7% | -17.0% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 7.5% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 8% | 0.4% | 7.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boundary Lane was 149.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% lower than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Boundary Lane has the 25th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 311th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A Boundary Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £509,000 | 2024-03-15 | £531,432 |
| 4 Boundary Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £19,200 | 2016-10-14 | £18,405 |
| 3 Boundary Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2016-10-05 | £896,267 |
| 16C Boundary Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2016-05-13 | £502,818 |
| 4C Boundary Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,557 | 2016-02-01 | £554,458 |
SE17 2BH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Other | 28 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,504 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 | 1,540 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 | 1,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes John Ruskin Street , Camberwell SE5 0PQ | 4out of 4 | 158 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Liverpool Grove , Walworth SE17 2HH | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Penrose Street , Walworth SE17 3DT | 1out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Michael Faraday School Portland Street , Walworth SE17 2HR | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,350 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,229 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 | 1,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 737 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 940 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | - not rated | 952 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% holy cafe | 55 | 47 yd | |
| Mary's cafe | 83 | 49 yd | |
| Enish nigerian restaurant & lounge | 91 | 49 yd | |
| Fourth gardens | 33 | 65 yd | |
| Ibbs restaurant | 53 | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red lion | 407 | 246 yd | |
| Orbit beers ltd - taproom | Railway Arch 233 | 269 yd | |
| Orbit brewing ltd - brewery | Railway Arches 225 To 228 | 321 yd | |
| Queen elizabeth p h | 42 | 371 yd | |
| The good intent public house | Good Intent Public House, 24-26 | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas chicken and ribs | 30 | 110 yd | |
| Applegreen camberwell greggs | 96-106 | 179 yd | |
| Foodrules | 5 | 181 yd | |
| Ocean fish bar | 1 | 181 yd | |
| Westmoreland kitchen ltd | 5 | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 364-368 | 286 yd | |
| Iceland foods ltd | 120-132 | 374 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, 332-344 | 395 yd | |
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 490 yd | |
| Marks & spencer | 311 | 518 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 360 yd |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 730 yd | |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 968 yd | |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,003 yd |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 1,076 yd | |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 1,089 yd | |
| Saint Johns The Divine FREDERICK CRESCENT | 1,089 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.8% |
| 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 | 3.4% |
| Median download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.