Portland Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 2TN is located in the North Walworth 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 2TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 2DS, SE17 2TW, SE17 2DT, SE17 2NS, SE17 2HG, SE17 2HQ, SE17 2HD, SE17 2DQ, SE17 2HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE17 2TN is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 55% | 46.5% | -8.5% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 45% | 53.5% | 8.5% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 2TN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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 | 49.7% | 55.5% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 22.9% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 13.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 3.7% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 51.8% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 32.4% | 4.9% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 9.4% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 27.4% | 22.5% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 10.6% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.8% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 17% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 29.4% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 14.7% | 3.2% | -11.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.9% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 26.1% | 32.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 29.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 6.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 46.7% | 36.9% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -44.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 6.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 52% 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 | 58.4% | 52% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 14.2% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 17.2% | 20.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 17.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56% | 51.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 34% | 30.9% | 9.8% | 24.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 9% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.7% | 2.7% | -10.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.4% | 3% | -20.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Street was 369.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 136.2% higher than the Faraday average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portland Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Faraday and the 87th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 12 Woodsford Portland Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2023-09-22 | £255,541 |
| Flat 21 Woodsford Portland Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-04-01 | £280,847 |
| Flat 31 Woodsford Portland Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-03-31 | £195,674 |
| Flat 31 Woodsford Portland Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2015-07-16 | £200,424 |
| Flat 21 Woodsford Portland Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2014-04-11 | £270,791 |
SE17 2TN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 2TN 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 | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,244 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 | 1,466 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 | 1,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,682 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 | 75 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Liverpool Grove , Walworth SE17 2HH | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Michael Faraday School Portland Street , Walworth SE17 2HR | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Penrose Street , Walworth SE17 3DT | 1out of 4 | 535 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 | 266 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 | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,336 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 | 1,467 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 | 1,739 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,214 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,844 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 | 907 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 | 881 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 992 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation The Trinity Centre , 1 Newent Close SE15 6EF | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East street caribbean grill | 80 | 132 yd | |
| Kebab hut | 112 | 151 yd | |
| Jacks cafe | 81A | 171 yd | |
| Shandy kitchen | 50-52 | 178 yd | |
| Shuq cafe | 55-57 | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The good intent public house | Good Intent Public House, 24-26 | 214 yd | |
| The gladstone | 24-26 | 228 yd | |
| Queen elizabeth p h | 42 | 237 yd | |
| Red lion | 407 | 375 yd | |
| Orbit brewing ltd - brewery | Railway Arches 225 To 228 | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys chicken | 98 | 132 yd | |
| Lucky dog | 81 | 171 yd | |
| Links kitchen | 111 | 208 yd | |
| Kings flavour | 153 | 209 yd | |
| Wrap the wrap | East Street Market | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 214 yd | |
| Marks & spencer | 311 | 275 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, 332-344 | 337 yd | |
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 341 yd | |
| Tesco | 364-368 | 376 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 548 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 570 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 886 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 890 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 922 yd | |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 978 yd | |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 990 yd | |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,057 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 207.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 136.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.