Portland Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 2NS 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 Portland Street, London, SE17 2NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 2TP, SE17 2TN, SE17 2TW, SE17 2ED, SE17 2DS, SE17 2EF, SE17 2JF, SE17 2DT, SE17 2EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE17 2NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.6% 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 | 67.5% | 77.6% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 39.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.4% | 14.2% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -30.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 54.9% | 62.9% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 24.3% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -9.3% |
| Fair health | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 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.
In the area around SE17 2NS this area, 8.1% 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 62.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 8.1% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 5.2% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 10.4% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.3% | 62.2% | 15.9% | 33.8% | 28.4% |
| Other | 8.8% | 4.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 0.7% | -6.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 68.6% | 74.3% | 5.7% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 66.4% 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 | 62.3% | 66.4% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 17.7% | 16.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4% | 8.6% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 2.1% | -7.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.7% | 65.5% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 14.8% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 7% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 9.9% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 2.8% | -10.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Faraday average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166C Portland Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-06-30 | £538,828 |
| 168C Portland Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-06-29 | £366,193 |
| 166B Portland Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £522,500 | 2018-03-29 | £503,279 |
| 168C Portland Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-09-27 | £314,458 |
| 166C Portland Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2017-08-24 | £488,658 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 1,146 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 | 1,426 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 | 1,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 150 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Liverpool Grove , Walworth SE17 2HH | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Michael Faraday School Portland Street , Walworth SE17 2HR | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 425 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 | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 194 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 | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,841 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,316 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,938 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 | 955 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 | 832 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Miscellaneous | 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 |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | - not rated | 1,243 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab hut | 112 | 222 yd | |
| East street caribbean grill | 80 | 234 yd | |
| Jacks cafe | 81A | 268 yd | |
| Shandy kitchen | 50-52 | 277 yd | |
| Shuq cafe | 55-57 | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen elizabeth p h | 42 | 236 yd | |
| The good intent public house | Good Intent Public House, 24-26 | 309 yd | |
| The gladstone | 24-26 | 328 yd | |
| Red lion | 407 | 375 yd | |
| The hour glass | 131 | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys chicken | 98 | 234 yd | |
| Lucky dog | 81 | 268 yd | |
| Links kitchen | 111 | 269 yd | |
| Kings flavour | 153 | 271 yd | |
| Golden dragon chinese | Ground Floor, 55 | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 309 yd | |
| Marks & spencer | 311 | 351 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, 332-344 | 385 yd | |
| Tesco | 364-368 | 396 yd | |
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 411 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 530 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 588 yd |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 798 yd | |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 891 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 925 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 979 yd | |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 991 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 1,084 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.