Kinglake Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 2RA 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 Kinglake Street, London, SE17 2RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 2LG, SE17 2RP, SE17 2RW, SE17 2LQ, SE17 2LF, SE17 2RJ, SE17 2RR, SE17 2LS, SE17 2RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE17 2RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 52.5% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 47.5% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 2RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 47.4% | 55.6% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 23.4% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 14.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 50.5% | 52.8% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 34.8% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.2% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 22% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 7.9% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 13% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 34.6% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 13.8% | 3.9% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19% 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 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 35.3% | 32% | -3.3% | 2.5% | 29.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 7.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| White | 27.4% | 19% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -62.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 8.5% | 14.2% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 12.6% |
In this area, just 44.8% 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 | 45.4% | 44.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -38.4% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 11.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 26.2% | 22.9% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 20.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 4.1% | -3.8% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11% | 15.9% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 14.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 40.8% 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 | 43.5% | 44.6% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -38.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 40.8% | 35.8% | 9.8% | 31.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 2.5% | -4.4% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.7% | 7% | -10.7% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.8% | 5.1% | -21.7% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 7.3% | 0.4% | 6.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.2% | 37.2% | -17.0% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.1% | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kinglake Street was 98.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.4% lower than the Faraday average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kinglake Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Faraday and the 297th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 50 Amery House Kinglake Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-14 | £335,700 |
| Flat 19 Amery House Kinglake Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2023-08-30 | £202,739 |
| Flat 19 Amery House Kinglake Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-08-10 | £194,008 |
| Flat 50 Amery House Kinglake Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-08-31 | £294,607 |
| Flat 13 Amery House Kinglake Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2018-08-20 | £245,038 |
SE17 2RA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE17 2RA 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Other | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,995 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 | 2,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Square Infant School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | - not rated | 242 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square Primary School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | - not rated | 242 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square Junior School Surrey Square , SE17 2JY | - not rated | 242 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | - not rated | 242 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square Primary School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | 4out of 4 | 242 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walworth School Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | - not rated | 140 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 140 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylwin Girls' School 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 915 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,606 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 | 2,901 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,912 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liral Veget College London 148-150 Old Kent Road , SE1 5TY | - not rated | 393 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL Rear of 2a Bensham Manor Road , CR7 7AA | - not rated | 393 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbank 2 Davey Street , SE15 6LF | - not rated | 842 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La hueca ltd | 220 | 134 yd | |
| Milk bar | Part Ground Floor, 238 | 134 yd | |
| Boulevard restaurant | 224 | 134 yd | |
| Fatboy eatery | 268 | 138 yd | |
| Addis kitchen | 244 | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mambo 190 bar and lounge | 190-192 | 276 yd | |
| Southwark cyprus turkish association | 152 | 276 yd | |
| The hour glass | 131 | 398 yd | |
| The lord nelson | Lord Nelson, 386 | 425 yd | |
| Huntsman & hound | 70 | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La venice pizzeria | 242 | 134 yd | |
| Lebanese kitchen | 230 | 134 yd | |
| Myb/latekn/youv/doped/mac j/spagb/eggsp/chitaco | 260 | 134 yd | |
| Enat guada | 248 | 140 yd | |
| Super pizza | 292 | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaitoon food market | 252 | 134 yd | |
| Ali's halal butchers ltd t/a tariq halal | 282-286 | 147 yd | |
| Tesco | 107 | 294 yd | |
| Lidl | 96-120 | 537 yd | |
| Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods | 432 | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 138 yd | |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 184 yd | |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 232 yd |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 457 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 517 yd | |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 717 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 824 yd | |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 919 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 979 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 161.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.