Stopford Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 3BP is located in the Newington 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 Stopford Road, London, SE17 3BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 3BN, SE17 3JW, SE17 3QG, SE17 3JN, SE17 3JY, SE17 3QF, SE17 3JP, SE17 3JZ, SE17 3JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE17 3BP has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 49.6% | 48% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 52% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 3BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 46.4% | 52.7% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 24.7% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 42.1% | 41.1% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 30.7% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 17.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 7% | 8.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
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 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 19.4% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 10.8% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 49.5% | 17.4% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.7% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 12.7% | 19.2% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.9% | 5.9% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 1% | -5.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 62.7% | 50.2% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -31.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 48.3% 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 | 71.5% | 48.3% | -23.2% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 17.7% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 17.7% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 15.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 8.4% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.2% 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 | 68.4% | 48.5% | -19.9% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 9.8% | 24.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 6.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 7.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 3.5% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stopford Road was 97.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.3% lower than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stopford Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Newington and the 291st lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5C Stopford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2004-05-14 | £348,473 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Penrose Street , Walworth SE17 3DT | 3out of 4 | 172 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Walworth Penrose Street , Walworth SE17 3DT | - not rated | 172 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyworth Primary School Keyworth Primary School, Faunce Street , SE17 3TR | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Walworth Church of England Primary School Larcom Street , SE17 1NQ | - not rated | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 889 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Academy Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,363 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,130 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 | 1,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 521 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade 9 Larcom Street , SE17 1RT | - not rated | 547 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | - not rated | 693 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | - not rated | 694 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Bridge To School Kennington Park Children's Centre , 20 Kennington Park Gardens SE11 4AX | - not rated | 694 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermanos colombian coffee roasters ltd | Arch 16 | 315 yd | |
| The electric elephant cafe ltd | 186a | 315 yd | |
| Subway | 242 | 385 yd | |
| Fes restaurant | 210 | 385 yd | |
| The best kebab | Ground Floor, 294 | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The royal british legion | 34-40 | 258 yd | |
| Better world brewing | Arch 18 | 315 yd | |
| Woodcraft folk | Unit 9-10, 83 | 388 yd | |
| Oaka At The Mansion House | The Mansion House, 48 Kennington Park Road | 422 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | The Old Red Lion, 42 Kennington Park Road | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bing | 202 | 52 yd | |
| Alhaji suya | Arch 210 | 340 yd | |
| Buzz coffee | St Marys Church | 347 yd | |
| Hot box pizza and chicken ltd | 30 | 352 yd | |
| Newplatinumbakery ltd | 212 | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 224-226 | 385 yd | |
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 416 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 422 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 464 yd | |
| Marks & spencer | 311 | 469 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 329 yd | |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 761 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 773 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 867 yd |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 974 yd | |
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,012 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 1,047 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.