Penton Place is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 3JR 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 Penton Place, London, SE17 3JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 3JB, SE17 3JE, SE17 3DW, SE17 3JF, SE17 3JN, SE17 3DU, SE17 3JZ, SE17 3BG, SE17 3JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE17 3JR is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 48.6% | 44.9% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 55.1% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 3JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.5% 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 | 55.6% | 64.5% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 21.4% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 42.2% | 53.3% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 27.6% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 17.4% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 7% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.9% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 52.1% | 23.4% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 12.2% | 1.2% | -11.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.4% 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 | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 15% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 12.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 6.4% | 1.9% | -4.5% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 49.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -33.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 7.4% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 56.1% 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 | 60.4% | 56.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 14.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 10.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 8.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.1% | 55.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 24.1% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 4.1% | -18.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penton Place was 211.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% higher than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penton Place has the 24th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Newington and the 215th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91A Penton Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2022-09-09 | £29,761 |
| 91B Penton Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2022-01-24 | £448,776 |
| 91C Penton Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-08-04 | £244,940 |
| 91B Penton Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2011-12-22 | £380,112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 925 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 | 1,671 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 | 1,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,450 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 | 213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Penrose Street , Walworth SE17 3DT | 1out of 4 | 249 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyworth Primary School Keyworth Primary School, Faunce Street , SE17 3TR | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Liverpool Grove , Walworth SE17 2HH | 3out of 4 | 580 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 | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,209 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 | 1,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,346 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 | 1,302 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,714 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,567 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 | 1,137 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 | 626 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 755 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 901 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community special school | 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 | 130 yd | |
| Subway | 242 | 204 yd | |
| Fes restaurant | 210 | 204 yd | |
| The best kebab | Ground Floor, 294 | 234 yd | |
| Bagel king | 280 | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better world brewing | Arch 18 | 130 yd | |
| Woodcraft folk | Unit 9-10, 83 | 306 yd | |
| The good intent public house | Good Intent Public House, 24-26 | 351 yd | |
| The tankard | The Tankard, 178 | 386 yd | |
| Orbit brewing ltd - brewery | Railway Arches 225 To 228 | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhaji suya | Arch 210 | 196 yd | |
| Hot box pizza and chicken ltd | 30 | 197 yd | |
| Bing | 202 | 203 yd | |
| Newplatinumbakery ltd | 212 | 204 yd | |
| Chicken cottage | 278 | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 224-226 | 204 yd | |
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 265 yd | |
| Marks & spencer | 311 | 305 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 325 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, 332-344 | 350 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 444 yd | |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 733 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 744 yd |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 975 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 978 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 1,042 yd | |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,087 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 | 34.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 34.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 34.5% |
| 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.