Portland Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 2TW 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 2TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 2DT, SE17 2DS, SE17 2TN, SE17 2TP, SE17 2NS, SE17 2ED, SE17 2DU, SE17 2DX, SE17 2HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE17 2TW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 58.8% | 55.6% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 41.2% | 44.4% | 3.2% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 2TW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 46.1% | 49.5% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 33.3% | 7.4% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 8.6% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.2% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 44.4% | 48.5% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 32.8% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 25.4% | 22.9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 7.6% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 13.5% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 35% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.2% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.5% 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 | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 32.4% | 36.2% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 33.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.4% | 7.5% | -4.9% | 1.0% | 6.5% |
| Other Black | 4.4% | 9.9% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 9.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 32% | 20.5% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -60.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 11.3% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
In this area, 51% 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 | 52.4% | 51% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 9.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 25.6% | 26.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 23.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.4% | 5.8% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.2% | 50.9% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 36.5% | 33.7% | 9.8% | 26.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 2.7% | -9.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.8% | 3.4% | -25.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.6% | 37.2% | -22.6% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 26.9% | 6.5% | 20.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
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 -6.1%.

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 50 Studland Portland Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-06-07 | £300,128 |
| Flat 30 Studland Portland Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-07-05 | £291,759 |
| Flat 50 Studland Portland Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-11-17 | £242,446 |
| Flat 30 Studland Portland Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2014-07-11 | £263,956 |
SE17 2TW 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 2TW 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 | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 1,387 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 | 1,517 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 | 2,663 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 | 56 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Liverpool Grove , Walworth SE17 2HH | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Michael Faraday School Portland Street , Walworth SE17 2HR | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 526 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 | 208 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 | 803 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,409 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 | 1,476 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 | 1,765 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,250 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,836 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 | 849 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 | 805 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 998 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,213 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 | 1,236 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,317 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab hut | 112 | 115 yd | |
| East street caribbean grill | 80 | 163 yd | |
| Jacks cafe | 81A | 181 yd | |
| Shuq cafe | 55-57 | 217 yd | |
| Shandy kitchen | 50-52 | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The gladstone | 24-26 | 244 yd | |
| The good intent public house | Good Intent Public House, 24-26 | 274 yd | |
| Queen elizabeth p h | 42 | 309 yd | |
| Huntsman & hound | 70 | 396 yd | |
| Diogenes the dog | Rose And Crown, 94-96 | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Links kitchen | 111 | 159 yd | |
| Kings flavour | 153 | 161 yd | |
| Morleys chicken | 98 | 163 yd | |
| Lucky dog | 81 | 181 yd | |
| Golden dragon chinese | Ground Floor, 55 | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 274 yd | |
| Marks & spencer | 311 | 349 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, 332-344 | 417 yd | |
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 417 yd | |
| Tesco | 364-368 | 454 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 469 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 497 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 825 yd | |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 830 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 871 yd | |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 921 yd | |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 1,045 yd | |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 130.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 101 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.