Liverpool Grove is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 2HJ 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 Liverpool Grove, London, SE17 2HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 2NN, SE17 2NH, SE17 2NW, SE17 2PY, SE17 2HH, SE17 2GP, SE17 2JJ, SE17 2PN, SE17 2AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE17 2HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 52.4% | 49.7% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.3% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 2HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.8% 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 | 62.9% | 61.8% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 28.3% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.2%) 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 | 53.2% | 66.3% | 13.1% | 48.4% | 17.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 26.9% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 4.2% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 52.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 11.9% | -11.0% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 11.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 52.8% | 17.2% | 33.8% | 19.0% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.4% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% 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% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 74.6% | 61.7% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 59.9% 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 | 76.2% | 59.9% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 14.3% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 8.5% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.2% | 59.7% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 20.5% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 9.1% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 3.6% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 6.2% | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Liverpool Grove was 220.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% higher than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Liverpool Grove has the 14th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 200th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Liverpool Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2020-03-20 | £956,793 |
| 28 Liverpool Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2016-03-11 | £693,046 |
| 52 Liverpool Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2012-07-02 | £804,720 |
| 46 Liverpool Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2011-03-22 | £441,163 |
| 36 Liverpool Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2010-06-01 | £808,561 |
SE17 2HJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE17 2HJ 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 | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,165 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 | 1,452 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 | 1,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Liverpool Grove , Walworth SE17 2HH | 3out of 4 | 72 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 270 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Penrose Street , Walworth SE17 3DT | 1out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Michael Faraday School Portland Street , Walworth SE17 2HR | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes John Ruskin Street , Camberwell SE5 0PQ | 4out of 4 | 517 yd | Community 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 | 388 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 | 1,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,792 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,236 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,964 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 | 1,100 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 | 1,029 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walworth kebab & burger bar | 360 | 197 yd | |
| Koma ltd | 326 | 206 yd | |
| Cheemc | 310 | 206 yd | |
| Ranya cafe | 314 | 206 yd | |
| Ibbs restaurant | 6 | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen elizabeth p h | 42 | 41 yd | |
| Red lion | 407 | 180 yd | |
| Orbit brewing ltd - brewery | Railway Arches 225 To 228 | 244 yd | |
| The good intent public house | Good Intent Public House, 24-26 | 258 yd | |
| Orbit beers ltd - taproom | Railway Arch 233 | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardman patties takeaway | 331 | 164 yd | |
| Praise kitchen ltd | 15a | 227 yd | |
| Winner | 3 | 230 yd | |
| Foodrules | 5 | 235 yd | |
| Ocean fish bar | 1 | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 364-368 | 197 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, 332-344 | 205 yd | |
| Marks & spencer | 311 | 228 yd | |
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 258 yd | |
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 264 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 217 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 726 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 765 yd |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 959 yd | |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 971 yd | |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,005 yd |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 1,051 yd | |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 1,061 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 1,086 yd | |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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 | 98.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.