Weller Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 1QU 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 Weller Street, London, SE1 1QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 1QZ, SE1 1QS, SE1 1QT, SE1 1JW, SE1 1PJ, SE1 1EL, SE1 1EE, SE1 1QR, SE1 1EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 1QU has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 41.9% | 47% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 58.1% | 53% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 1QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.9% 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 | 67.6% | 76.9% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 39.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.6% | 14.3% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -29.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 51.3% | 61.8% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 27.1% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 9.4% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 72.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 12.7% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.7% | 72.7% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 38.9% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.9% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 5.5% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 73.8% | 70.9% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -10.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 71.3% | 63.2% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 14% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.1% | 4.7% | -3.4% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.3% | 63.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 16% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 10.7% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 3% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 69% | 37.2% | 31.8% |
| Christian | 19% | 46.2% | -27.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Weller Street was 511.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% higher than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Weller Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 53rd highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% 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 11 14 Weller Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2025-05-20 | £843,333 |
| Flat 7 14 Weller Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2023-12-06 | £712,976 |
| Flat 10 14 Weller Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2023-08-09 | £972,273 |
| Flat 3 14 Weller Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-01-21 | £584,247 |
| Flat 13 14 Weller Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £955,000 | 2021-06-04 | £1,016,257 |
SE1 1QU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE1 1QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,716 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 | 1,925 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 | 2,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 182 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 324 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 37 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 918 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,222 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 | 1,041 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,285 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 | 1,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,519 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 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 539 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 552 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 646 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 977 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 22 | 122 yd | |
| The mess hall @ brigade court | Southwark Fire Station, 94 | 125 yd | |
| Reis's cafe | 78-80 | 137 yd | |
| Cafe volt | Ground Floor, 127-129 | 148 yd | |
| Olleys traditional fish & chip | 101 | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great guns social | Goldsmiths Arms, 96 | 124 yd | |
| The lord clyde | Lord Clyde, 27 | 152 yd | |
| The libertine | 125 | 157 yd | |
| Lant street | First Floor, 59-61 | 164 yd | |
| Trinity | 202-206 | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustard | 109 | 157 yd | |
| Birds hill coffee ltd | 14 | 163 yd | |
| Chicken valley | 208 | 196 yd | |
| Tru chicken | 226 | 196 yd | |
| Hash | 3 | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The co-operative food group ltd | 136 | 235 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 116-126 | 324 yd | |
| Guasacaca | Unit A, 40-42 | 390 yd | |
| Tesco | 44-46 | 422 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 127-143 | 452 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 245 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| The Bridge 73-81 73-81 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Mercure Bankside Hotel SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (London Bridge) Kings Sport - London Bridge Gym Kings Sport - London Bridge Gym BOROUGH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| The Bankside Health Club BLUE FIN BUILDING BLUE FIN BUILDING SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Glendinning Fitness Centre NEW CITY COURT NEW CITY COURT ST. THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 709 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.