Alvey Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 2LN is located in the Faraday electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alvey Street, London, SE17 2LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 2LW, SE17 2AF, SE17 2JN, SE17 2JL, SE17 2AD, SE17 2AB, SE17 2AG, SE17 2UD, SE17 2UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE17 2LN 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 2LN, 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 Alvey Street 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.
Alvey Street 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 8 Maple Court, 25 Alvey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £521,500 | 2022-03-22 | £538,270 |
| Flat 5 Maple Court, 25 Alvey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £531,500 | 2021-03-05 | £538,536 |
| Flat 8 Maple Court, 25 Alvey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £525,000 | 2018-02-28 | £508,642 |
| Flat 2 Maple Court, 25 Alvey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £535,000 | 2017-10-20 | £510,379 |
| Flat 6 Maple Court, 25 Alvey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £535,000 | 2017-10-18 | £510,379 |
SE17 2LN 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 2LN 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 | 945 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 | 1,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,577 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 | 1,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square Primary School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | 4out of 4 | 210 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Michael Faraday School Portland Street , Walworth SE17 2HR | 3out of 4 | 539 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 | 302 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 537 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 | 664 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,491 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 | 2,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,156 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 | 2,450 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,663 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,056 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 | 857 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 | 345 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 | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favourite f.oz cafe | 215 | 166 yd | |
| Kinglake fried chicken | 109a | 253 yd | |
| Walworth living room community cafe & fridge | All Saints Hall | 259 yd | |
| La cantaleta paisa | 176-178 | 285 yd | |
| Presidential resturant | 162-164 | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsman & hound | 70 | 250 yd | |
| Mambo 190 bar and lounge | 190-192 | 285 yd | |
| Southwark cyprus turkish association | 152 | 285 yd | |
| The hour glass | 131 | 288 yd | |
| Diogenes the dog | Rose And Crown, 94-96 | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven stars | 225 | 166 yd | |
| Bee gees | 342 | 194 yd | |
| Berts fish bar | 354 | 194 yd | |
| Jenecheru | 206 | 285 yd | |
| Shanghai suprise | 31 | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaitoon food market | 252 | 367 yd | |
| Lidl | 96-120 | 397 yd | |
| Ali's halal butchers ltd t/a tariq halal | 282-286 | 447 yd | |
| Tesco | 107 | 595 yd | |
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 246 yd | |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 400 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 445 yd |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 482 yd | |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 760 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 764 yd | |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 773 yd |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 928 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 | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.