Rutley Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 3NP 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 Rutley Close, London, SE17 3NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 4AZ, SE17 3PF, SE11 4AY, SE17 3PE, SE17 3DA, SE17 3NW, SE17 3NS, SE17 3PG, SE11 4BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE17 3NP is primarily male, with 54.4% 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 | 58.8% | 45.6% | -13.2% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 41.2% | 54.4% | 13.2% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 3NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% 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 | 57.9% | 61.9% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 21.2% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 9.5% | -5.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 53% | 49.8% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 32.2% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 10.5% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 20% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 6.3% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 13.2% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 14.7% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 43.7% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 12.1% | 0.5% | -11.6% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.8% 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% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 24.4% | 26.4% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 23.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.1% | 5.4% | -5.7% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 2.5% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 39.4% | 36.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -44.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
In this area, 50.2% 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 | 53.4% | 50.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 11.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 16.8% | 15.1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.6% | 13.8% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 12.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.9% | 50.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 36.8% | 29.6% | 9.8% | 27.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 5% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 2.9% | -22.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central Asia | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.8% | 6.5% | 15.3% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rutley Close was 432.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 166.3% higher than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rutley Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Newington and the 70th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 168.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Rutley Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-02-12 | £648,004 |
| 23 Rutley Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-09-16 | £520,813 |
| 16 Rutley Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £456,000 | 2021-04-23 | £468,719 |
| 31 Rutley Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2018-09-28 | £457,760 |
| 11 Rutley Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £508,000 | 2018-01-24 | £515,250 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE17 3NP 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,917 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 | 1,976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,373 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 | 2,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Fawcett Primary School Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ | 4out of 4 | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyworth Primary School Keyworth Primary School, Faunce Street , SE17 3TR | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Divine Church of England Primary School Warham Street , Camberwell New Road SE5 0SX | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Penrose Street , Walworth SE17 3DT | 1out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,527 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,785 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3out of 4 | 146 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 205 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 873 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 953 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Park Centre | 40 St Agnes Place, London | 217 yd | |
| The coffee shop | 5 | 270 yd | |
| Sugar Pot | 248 Kennington Park Road, London | 374 yd | |
| Coco's Bar & Kitchen | 238 Kennington Park Road, London | 374 yd | |
| Taro | 412 Kennington Road, London | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury arms | 2-4 | 235 yd | |
| The White Bear | 138 Kennington Park Road, London | 445 yd | |
| The royal british legion | 34-40 | 500 yd | |
| The Kennington | 60 Camberwell New Road, London | 511 yd | |
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desicorner ltd | 5 | 368 yd | |
| Rose Fish \& Chips | 78 Bolton Crescent, London | 375 yd | |
| Sun Kong | 55 Camberwell New Road, London | 384 yd | |
| Sexi Coffi Limited | 8A Harleyford Street, London | 525 yd | |
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 12 Brixton Road, London | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The co-operative food | 177-183 | 695 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 711 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 717 yd | |
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 900 yd | |
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 314 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 513 yd | |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Saint Johns The Divine FREDERICK CRESCENT | 711 yd | |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 715 yd | |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 805 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 99.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.