Sutherland Square is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 3DZ 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 Sutherland Square, London, SE17 3DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 3EL, SE17 3EE, SE17 3DY, SE17 3EQ, SE17 3EA, SE17 3EF, SE17 3HA, SE17 3EJ, SE17 3ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE17 3DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 3DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70% 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 | 52.9% | 70% | 17.1% | 37.9% | 32.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 19.1% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -25.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 4.3% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.3% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 57% | 51.7% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 34.7% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 56.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 11.1% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 4.6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 13.4% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 56.3% | 17.1% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 13.8% | 1.5% | -12.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43% 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 | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 26.7% | 24.4% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 21.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 44.2% | 43% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -38.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 58.5% 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 | 58.6% | 58.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 12.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 17.5% | 11.9% | -5.6% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.2% | 7.2% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.4% | 58.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 23% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 5.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 4.4% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutherland Square was 63.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sutherland Square has the 10th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 178th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% 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 150 Penrose House Sutherland Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,500 | 1999-07-05 | £327,737 |
SE17 3DZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE17 3DZ 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 | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,126 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 | 1,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,922 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 | 1,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,572 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 | 1out of 4 | 61 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Liverpool Grove , Walworth SE17 2HH | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes John Ruskin Street , Camberwell SE5 0PQ | 4out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyworth Primary School Keyworth Primary School, Faunce Street , SE17 3TR | 3out of 4 | 470 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 | 728 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,018 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 | 1,279 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,386 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 | 1,539 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,806 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 | 1,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 671 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 976 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawarma hut | 292b | 140 yd | |
| The best kebab | Ground Floor, 294 | 144 yd | |
| Bagel king | 280 | 144 yd | |
| Koma ltd | 326 | 157 yd | |
| Cheemc | 310 | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orbit brewing ltd - brewery | Railway Arches 225 To 228 | 160 yd | |
| Orbit beers ltd - taproom | Railway Arch 233 | 187 yd | |
| Better world brewing | Arch 18 | 246 yd | |
| Red lion | 407 | 296 yd | |
| The good intent public house | Good Intent Public House, 24-26 | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhaji suya | Arch 210 | 99 yd | |
| Chicken cottage | 278 | 144 yd | |
| Eazy kitchen (good food ventures) | 302 | 144 yd | |
| Sidecar coffee bar | 8 | 160 yd | |
| Yardman patties takeaway | 331 | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 139 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, 332-344 | 157 yd | |
| Marks & spencer | 311 | 209 yd | |
| Tesco | 364-368 | 225 yd | |
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 317 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 155 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 654 yd | |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 967 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 978 yd |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 994 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 1,005 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 1,014 yd | |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,072 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 300.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 269.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.