Nelson Square is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 0PY is located in the Borough & Bankside 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 Nelson Square, London, SE1 0PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 8HA, SE1 0QB, SE1 8LD, SE1 8JZ, SE1 8ER, SE1 0FU, SE1 0QA, SE1 0LT, SE1 0LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 0PY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 50.4% | 48.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 SE1 0PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.6% 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 | 54.3% | 59.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 21.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.5% | 20.2% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -24.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 8.5% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) 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 | 47.1% | 50.3% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 35.5% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 7.7% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 13.2% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 7.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.1% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 50.4% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.5% 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% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 18.3% | 21.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 18.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 61.5% | 50.5% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -30.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 57.5% 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 | 66.2% | 57.5% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 14.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 15.8% | 15.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.5% | 57.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 26.3% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 4.6% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Square was 130.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% lower than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nelson Square has the 13th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 368th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Vaughan House Nelson Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-11-17 | £508,586 |
| Flat 21 Vaughan House Nelson Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-12-20 | £459,132 |
| Flat 7 Vaughan House Nelson Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-09-16 | £435,329 |
| Flat 28 Vaughan House Nelson Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-11-16 | £473,764 |
| Flat 36 Vaughan House Nelson Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2016-03-31 | £300,074 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 0PY 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| 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 | 1,565 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 | 2,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 189 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | - not rated | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Johanna Primary School Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | - not rated | 605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank Primary Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 520 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,015 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 | 1,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,076 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 | 1,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,547 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 587 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London James Clark Maxwell Building , 57 Waterloo Road SE1 8WA | - not rated | 691 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Schiller International School Royal Waterloo House , 51-55 Waterloo Road SE1 8TX | - not rated | 725 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Sitatunga Shell Gabon , C/O Hrrl/118 SE1 7NA | - not rated | 873 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kristiansund School A/S Norske Shell , C/O Hrrl/118 SE1 7NA | - not rated | 873 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret a manger | Ground Floor Friars House, 157-168 | 142 yd | |
| Crussh | Unit 4 Friars House, 160 | 142 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 1, 160 | 142 yd | |
| Boundary row cafe | 2-6 | 159 yd | |
| Blair grillz | London College Of Contempory Music, 241 | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The ring | The Ring, 72 | 82 yd | |
| Jacks bar | Railway Arch 96 | 129 yd | |
| The union jack nolia gallary | Union Jack, 225 | 164 yd | |
| The lord nelson | 243 | 186 yd | |
| The Anchor And Hope | 36 The Cut, London | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tortilla | 1 | 89 yd | |
| Sushi sashimi | 169 | 94 yd | |
| Falafel home 1 | Unit 5, 200 | 152 yd | |
| Coconut thai | 52 | 207 yd | |
| Pollomama | 50a | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3-11 | 89 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Retail Unit South, 160 | 142 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55A The Cut, London | 279 yd | |
| Tesco | 150 | 294 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 18 | 340 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| Colombo Sports Centre COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 372 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Mercure Bankside Hotel SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| The Bankside Health Club BLUE FIN BUILDING BLUE FIN BUILDING SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| London Nautical School STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (Waterloo) KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 636 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 123.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.