Sharsted Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 3TP 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 Sharsted Street, London, SE17 3TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 3TN, SE17 3TR, SE17 3UU, SE17 3TS, SE17 3UR, SE17 3TJ, SE17 3UT, SE11 4AS, SE17 3TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE17 3TP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents 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 | 43.9% | 49.2% | 5.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 56.1% | 50.8% | -5.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 3TP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% 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 | 53.9% | 60.7% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 21.8% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 54% | 50% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 27% | 31% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 16.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.7% | 7.6% | 3.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 8% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.6% | 53% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.7% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.8% 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 | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 10.4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 75.4% | 63.8% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -17.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 76.8% | 70.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 9% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 70.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 1.6% | -12.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sharsted Street was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% lower than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Sharsted Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Newington and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sharsted Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,280,000 | 2024-03-28 | £1,354,027 |
| 41 Sharsted Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,270,000 | 2022-06-30 | £1,323,959 |
| 27 Sharsted Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2021-12-21 | £1,092,291 |
| 9 Sharsted Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2016-12-21 | £1,301,817 |
| 49 Sharsted Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2014-09-26 | £1,331,649 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,905 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 | 2,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,497 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 | 2,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyworth Primary School Keyworth Primary School, Faunce Street , SE17 3TR | 3out of 4 | 196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Primary School Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ | 4out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Penrose Street , Walworth SE17 3DT | 1out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School Reedworth Street , Lambeth SE11 4PH | 4out of 4 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,144 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 | 1,248 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,357 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 | 1,192 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 | 1,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,386 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,557 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 | 1,646 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 | 148 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 567 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,099 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The coffee shop | 5 | 128 yd | |
| Taro | 412 Kennington Road, London | 362 yd | |
| Maximo Italian Bistrot | 58 Kennington Park Road, London | 366 yd | |
| Gandhis Tandoori Restaurant | Business, 347 Kennington Road | 431 yd | |
| Madeira Star | 337 - 341 Kennington Road, London | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The royal british legion | 34-40 | 169 yd | |
| The White Bear | 138 Kennington Park Road, London | 189 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | The Prince Of Wales Public House, 48 Cleaver Square | 329 yd | |
| Oaka At The Mansion House | The Mansion House, 48 Kennington Park Road | 366 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | The Old Red Lion, 42 Kennington Park Road | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz coffee | St Marys Church | 349 yd | |
| Kennington Fish Bar | 56 Kennington Park Road, London | 361 yd | |
| Bing | 202 | 374 yd | |
| Happy Family | Shop, 311 Kennington Road | 431 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Shop, 343 Kennington Road | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 366 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 599 yd | |
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 631 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 767 yd | |
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 371 yd | |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 608 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 678 yd | |
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 730 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 791 yd | |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 818 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 | 32.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.42 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.42 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.