Canterbury Place is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 3AH is located in the Newington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canterbury Place, London, SE17 3AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 3AJ, SE17 3AE, SE17 3LF, SE17 3AG, SE17 3BW, SE17 3AP, SE17 3AD, SE17 3AZ, SE17 3AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE17 3AH is primarily male, with 57.3% 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 | 48% | 42.7% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -8.3% |
| Male | 52% | 57.3% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 8.3% |
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 3AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.6% 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 | 63.8% | 63.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 25.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.6% | 19.2% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -25.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 35.7% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 33% | 35% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 15.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 10.2% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
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 55.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 19.1% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 7.2% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.9% | 55.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 21.5% |
| Other | 8.6% | 0% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 10.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 79.3% | 59.2% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -22.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 68.7% | 58.6% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 10.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 7% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.9% | 58.6% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 28.7% | 27.0% | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 2.5% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 4.5% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Place was 558.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 244.3% higher than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Canterbury Place has the 5th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Newington and the 48th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% 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 7 Hughes House Canterbury Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £421,125 | 2007-08-03 | £694,891 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,004 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 | 2,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyworth Primary School Keyworth Primary School, Faunce Street , SE17 3TR | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School Reedworth Street , Lambeth SE11 4PH | 4out of 4 | 587 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | 2out of 4 | 626 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Penrose Street , Walworth SE17 3DT | 1out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 770 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 952 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,416 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,189 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 | 1,020 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 412 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 777 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 886 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 914 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The electric elephant cafe ltd | 186a | 148 yd | |
| Sidecar coffee bar | 5 | 202 yd | |
| Carolina bar and lounge ltd | Arch 145 Eagle Yard | 212 yd | |
| El manaba uk ltd | Arch 145 Eagle Yard | 212 yd | |
| Aguila restaurant | First Floor Arch 147 Eagle Yard | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcraft folk | Unit 9-10, 83 | 118 yd | |
| The tankard | The Tankard, 178 | 218 yd | |
| The manor club | 140 | 247 yd | |
| Hora dorada | Unit 1 Farrell Court | 381 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | The Old Red Lion, 42 Kennington Park Road | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puro corazon uk | 62 | 78 yd | |
| Los chamos | Arch 145 Eagle Yard | 212 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 146-148 Newington Butts, London | 239 yd | |
| Sv candy ltd | 91-95 | 240 yd | |
| Hoa phuong | 4 | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 156-164 | 263 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 396 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 403 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 545 yd | |
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 598 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 318 yd | |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 358 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 370 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 716 yd |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 782 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 851 yd | |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 880 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 953 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 | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.