Nelson Square is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 0QB 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 0QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 8ER, SE1 0FU, SE1 0QA, SE1 0PY, SE1 8BD, SE1 0BJ, SE1 0BH, SE1 0PZ, SE1 8LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 0QB is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 46.6% | 46.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 53.4% | 53.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 0QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.7% 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 | 56.3% | 62.7% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 24.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 20.8% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 47.4% | 55.3% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 30.9% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 9.9% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 3.4% | -6.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 55.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 10% | -12.3% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 6.2% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 12.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 55.8% | 19.4% | 33.8% | 22.0% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.5% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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 | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 14.4% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 11.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 75.6% | 50% | -25.6% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, just 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 49.9% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 16.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.2% | 49.9% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 29.4% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 19.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 7.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 5.7% | -12.2% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Square was 141.0 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 15th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 338th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.4%.

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 268 Helen Gladstone House Nelson Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-11-08 | £408,889 |
| Flat 267 Helen Gladstone House Nelson Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2023-02-02 | £380,793 |
| Flat 236 Helen Gladstone House Nelson Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-12-12 | £333,232 |
| Flat 229 Helen Gladstone House Nelson Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-06-29 | £399,054 |
| Flat 233 Helen Gladstone House Nelson Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-10-15 | £335,331 |
| Full-Time Employee | 161 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,532 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 | 2,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,972 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 | 3,255 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 | 236 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Johanna Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 710 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 475 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 568 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 722 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 963 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 | 1,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,985 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 | 1,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 540 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London James Clark Maxwell Building , 57 Waterloo Road SE1 8WA | - not rated | 607 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 622 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 863 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 84 yd | |
| Crussh | Unit 4 Friars House, 160 | 84 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 1, 160 | 85 yd | |
| Boundary row cafe | 2-6 | 152 yd | |
| Masters | Unit 3, 109-115 | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The ring | The Ring, 72 | 152 yd | |
| The union jack nolia gallary | Union Jack, 225 | 180 yd | |
| Jacks bar | Railway Arch 96 | 194 yd | |
| The lord nelson | 243 | 200 yd | |
| The Anchor And Hope | 36 The Cut, London | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi sashimi | 169 | 37 yd | |
| Tortilla | 1 | 158 yd | |
| Coconut thai | 52 | 206 yd | |
| Pollomama | 50a | 209 yd | |
| Falafel home 1 | Unit 5, 200 | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Retail Unit South, 160 | 84 yd | |
| Tesco | 3-11 | 158 yd | |
| Tesco | 150 | 232 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55A The Cut, London | 308 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 18 | 381 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 323 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Colombo Sports Centre COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Mercure Bankside Hotel SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| The Bankside Health Club BLUE FIN BUILDING BLUE FIN BUILDING SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| London Nautical School STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 615 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 | 202 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 153.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.