Surrey Square is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 2JX is located in the Faraday 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 Surrey Square, London, SE17 2JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 2JP, SE17 2JW, SE17 2JU, SE17 2JR, SE17 2SX, SE17 2LN, SE17 2JN, SE17 2LR, SE17 2LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE17 2JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 2JX, 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 | 50.2% | 65.9% | 15.7% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 20.5% | -13.6% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 0.8% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 51.9% | 51.4% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 36% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 8.8% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 10.8% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 9.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 7.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 8.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 56% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 10% | 3.1% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 22.3% | 20.1% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 17.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 10.4% | 5.8% | -4.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 45.8% | 46% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -35.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 10.2% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 8.6% |
In this area, 53.8% 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 | 62.6% | 53.8% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 15.6% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 14.8% | 14.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 10.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 9.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.4% | 54.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 26.5% | 23.6% | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 11% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 5.4% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 2.8% | -19.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 7.3% | 0.4% | 6.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Surrey Square was 118.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.2% lower than the Faraday average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Surrey Square has the 25th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Faraday and the 389th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% 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 4 48 Surrey Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-12-18 | £486,240 |
| 38A Surrey Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-09-22 | £332,002 |
| 24 Surrey Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,199,950 | 2023-02-17 | £1,235,568 |
| 52 Surrey Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2022-10-14 | £1,717,068 |
| 36A Surrey Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-29 | £523,134 |
SE17 2JX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2JX 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 | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Other | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 828 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 | 1,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,564 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 | 2,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Square Primary School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | 4out of 4 | 123 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Michael Faraday School Portland Street , Walworth SE17 2HR | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 666 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 | 435 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,362 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 | 2,215 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,266 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 | 2,565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,776 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,118 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 | 899 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 | 232 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation The Trinity Centre , 1 Newent Close SE15 6EF | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walworth living room community cafe & fridge | All Saints Hall | 129 yd | |
| Bubble bubble & bar | 194 | 172 yd | |
| Saltenas martin | 214 | 173 yd | |
| La cantaleta paisa | 176-178 | 176 yd | |
| Presidential resturant | 162-164 | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mambo 190 bar and lounge | 190-192 | 176 yd | |
| Southwark cyprus turkish association | 152 | 176 yd | |
| Huntsman & hound | 70 | 341 yd | |
| The hour glass | 131 | 356 yd | |
| The lord nelson | Lord Nelson, 386 | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berts fish bar | 354 | 121 yd | |
| Bee gees | 342 | 121 yd | |
| Jenecheru | 206 | 176 yd | |
| Enat guada | 248 | 224 yd | |
| La venice pizzeria | 242 | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaitoon food market | 252 | 234 yd | |
| Ali's halal butchers ltd t/a tariq halal | 282-286 | 320 yd | |
| Lidl | 96-120 | 372 yd | |
| Tesco | 107 | 466 yd | |
| Tesco | 67-69 | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 190 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 311 yd | |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 320 yd | |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 387 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 512 yd |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 652 yd |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 721 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 792 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 979 yd | |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 992 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 | 89.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.4% |
| 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 | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.