Lorrimore Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 3LX 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 Lorrimore Road, London, SE17 3LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 3LY, SE17 3LU, SE17 3HP, SE17 3HN, SE17 3LZ, SE17 3EN, SE17 3HX, SE17 3HT, SE17 3ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE17 3LX, 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 3LX, 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 Lorrimore Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Camberwell Green average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Lorrimore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £617,000 | 2020-04-09 | £584,035 |
| 47 Lorrimore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2013-10-08 | £604,993 |
| 41 Lorrimore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2012-12-10 | £523,177 |
| 49 Lorrimore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2011-08-19 | £518,020 |
| 47 Lorrimore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2009-07-27 | £515,196 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE17 3LX 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 | 1,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,821 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 | 2,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,552 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 | 199 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 | 199 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 | 238 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Liverpool Grove , Walworth SE17 2HH | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyworth Primary School Keyworth Primary School, Faunce Street , SE17 3TR | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 783 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Academy Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 783 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,701 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,118 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 | 1,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | - not rated | 628 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 | 628 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | - not rated | 629 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 635 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Sixth Form Centre Wyndham Road , SE5 0UD | - not rated | 711 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay root | 8 | 350 yd | |
| Koma ltd | 326 | 352 yd | |
| Cheemc | 310 | 352 yd | |
| Ranya cafe | 314 | 352 yd | |
| Walworth kebab & burger bar | 360 | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orbit beers ltd - taproom | Railway Arch 233 | 247 yd | |
| Orbit brewing ltd - brewery | Railway Arches 225 To 228 | 303 yd | |
| Canterbury arms | 2-4 | 390 yd | |
| Red lion | 407 | 416 yd | |
| Better world brewing | Arch 18 | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The merge | Arches 247a And 248, 1-9 | 243 yd | |
| Souvlaki guys | Railway Arch 258 | 285 yd | |
| Sidecar coffee bar | 8 | 303 yd | |
| Alhaji suya | Arch 210 | 323 yd | |
| Dallas chicken and ribs | 30 | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 3, 332-344 | 354 yd | |
| Tesco | 364-368 | 361 yd | |
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 367 yd | |
| Marks & spencer | 311 | 437 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 525 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 663 yd | |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 858 yd |
| Saint Johns The Divine FREDERICK CRESCENT | 990 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 1,068 yd | |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,089 yd |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 1,089 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.