Thurlow Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 2UG 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 Thurlow Street, London, SE17 2UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 2AH, SE17 2TU, SE17 2AG, SE17 2TT, SE17 2UD, SE17 2UE, SE17 2RT, SE17 2TS, SE17 2AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE17 2UG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population 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 | 49.8% | 56.7% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 43.3% | -6.9% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
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 2UG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.9% 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 | 46.1% | 69.9% | 23.8% | 37.9% | 32.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 14.7% | -15.4% | 44.2% | -29.5% |
| Separated | 9.6% | 2.8% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 8.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 53.9% | 62.1% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 26.2% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 17.8% | 21.5% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 18.8% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 9.5% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 34.3% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 12.3% | 3% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.6% 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 | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 48% | 37.4% | -10.6% | 2.5% | 34.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 0.8% | 10.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 20.7% | 13.6% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -67.8% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 51.2% 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 | 51.1% | 51.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 7.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 28.5% | 27.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 24.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.8% | 51% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 35.2% | 33.0% | 9.8% | 25.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 9.6% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 2.2% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.8% | 1.9% | -32.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 6.9% | 0.4% | 6.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.6% | 37.2% | -23.6% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 23.8% | 6.5% | 17.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thurlow Street was 124.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% lower than the Faraday average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thurlow Street has the 27th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Faraday and the 389th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

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 59 Wendover Thurlow Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,500 | 2014-09-05 | £176,852 |
| Flat 59 Wendover Thurlow Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2013-10-09 | £208,349 |
SE17 2UG 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 2UG 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Other | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Unemployed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 925 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 | 1,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,403 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 | 1,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Square Primary School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | 4out of 4 | 245 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Michael Faraday School Portland Street , Walworth SE17 2HR | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Liverpool Grove , Walworth SE17 2HH | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 270 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 484 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 | 853 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,513 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 | 2,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,225 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 | 2,503 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,720 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,198 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 | 1,028 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 | 501 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 | 937 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | - not rated | 1,163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinglake fried chicken | 109a | 194 yd | |
| Amigos restaurant | 27a | 236 yd | |
| Favourite f.oz cafe | 215 | 319 yd | |
| Walworth living room community cafe & fridge | All Saints Hall | 392 yd | |
| Saltenas martin | 214 | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The hour glass | 131 | 92 yd | |
| Huntsman & hound | 70 | 404 yd | |
| Mambo 190 bar and lounge | 190-192 | 445 yd | |
| Southwark cyprus turkish association | 152 | 445 yd | |
| Queen elizabeth p h | 42 | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai suprise | 31 | 256 yd | |
| Meng's 2 well cooked | 35 | 256 yd | |
| Seven stars | 225 | 319 yd | |
| Bee gees | 342 | 373 yd | |
| Berts fish bar | 354 | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaitoon food market | 252 | 450 yd | |
| Ali's halal butchers ltd t/a tariq halal | 282-286 | 492 yd | |
| Lidl | 96-120 | 593 yd | |
| Tesco | 107 | 637 yd | |
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 744 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 356 yd | |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 424 yd | |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 449 yd | |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 608 yd |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 781 yd |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 886 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 945 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.