Penrose Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 3ED 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 Penrose Street, London, SE17 3ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 3EN, SE17 3EE, SE17 3LU, SE17 3EW, SE17 3EA, SE17 3DX, SE17 3LY, SE17 3LX, SE17 3DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE17 3ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 55.9% | 52.7% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 44.1% | 47.3% | 3.2% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 3ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.8% 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 | 58% | 64.8% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 26.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 18.1% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 4.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 11.3% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) 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 | 43.1% | 54.1% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 31.5% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 8.4% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 19.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 14.7% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 43.3% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.4% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.5% 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 | 1.8% | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.1% | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 28.5% | 25.3% | -3.2% | 2.5% | 22.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.9% | 0.8% | -3.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 32.4% | 30.5% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -50.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 61.9% | 62.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 18.8% | 14.5% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 11.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 62.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 25.5% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.5% | 4.2% | -24.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.9% | 37.2% | -16.3% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 20.4% | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penrose Street was 12.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.9% lower than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penrose Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 21st lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Penrose Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-09-02 | £486,240 |
| 120 Penrose Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2020-11-27 | £429,046 |
| 120 Penrose Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2012-11-06 | £364,134 |
| 110 Penrose Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2012-10-01 | £355,898 |
| 100 Penrose Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2007-05-03 | £403,911 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE17 3ED 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 | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Other | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,050 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 | 1,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,990 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 | 2,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,454 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 | 69 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyworth Primary School Keyworth Primary School, Faunce Street , SE17 3TR | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes John Ruskin Street , Camberwell SE5 0PQ | 4out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Liverpool Grove , Walworth SE17 2HH | 3out of 4 | 509 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 | 855 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,333 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 | 1,504 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,860 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,803 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 | 1,337 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 | 547 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The best kebab | Ground Floor, 294 | 263 yd | |
| Bagel king | 280 | 263 yd | |
| Shawarma hut | 292b | 265 yd | |
| Koma ltd | 326 | 279 yd | |
| Cheemc | 310 | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orbit beers ltd - taproom | Railway Arch 233 | 240 yd | |
| Orbit brewing ltd - brewery | Railway Arches 225 To 228 | 257 yd | |
| Better world brewing | Arch 18 | 316 yd | |
| Red lion | 407 | 390 yd | |
| The good intent public house | Good Intent Public House, 24-26 | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhaji suya | Arch 210 | 209 yd | |
| Sidecar coffee bar | 8 | 257 yd | |
| Chicken cottage | 278 | 263 yd | |
| Eazy kitchen (good food ventures) | 302 | 263 yd | |
| The merge | Arches 247a And 248, 1-9 | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 265 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, 332-344 | 280 yd | |
| Tesco | 364-368 | 323 yd | |
| Marks & spencer | 311 | 335 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 400 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 594 yd | |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 938 yd |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 945 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 979 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 990 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 | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| 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 | 101.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 228.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 213.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.