SE1 2AN is in East Barnet Road, London and Southwark district. SE1 2AN is located in the North Bermondsey 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 East Barnet Road, London, SE1 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2SH, SE16 4ER, SE1 2DP, SE16 4TE, SE1 2DW, SE1 2DU, SE1 2DL, SE16 4EH, SE1 3GR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 2AN is primarily male, with 55.5% 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 | 51.1% | 44.5% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 55.5% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 2AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.9% 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 | 60.1% | 65.9% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 28.5% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 4.9% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (94.6%) 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 | 54.4% | 61% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 3.4% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -9.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around SE1 2AN this area, 4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 75.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 4% | -10.9% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 3.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 1.6% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -11.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.1% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 75.4% | 32.5% | 33.8% | 41.6% |
| Other | 12.2% | 1.6% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 19.8% | 6.9% | -12.9% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 63.2% | 64.8% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 62.1% | 56.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 19.2% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 6.2% | -5.9% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 8.2% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 7.5% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.8% | 58% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 25.2% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 4.2% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 4.9% | -13.2% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| France | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SE1 2AN was 254.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% lower than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
SE1 2AN has the 24th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 158th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162 - 164 Abbey Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2024-07-29 | £10,071 |
| Ground Floor Office, 162 - 164 Abbey Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2023-02-22 | £1,017,382 |
| Studio 4 162 - 164 Abbey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2019-09-02 | £906,356 |
| Flat 8 162 - 164 Abbey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2018-10-08 | £760,703 |
| Studio 3 162 - 164 Abbey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,875,000 | 2016-02-02 | £1,888,284 |
SE1 2AN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 547 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 | 2,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 4out of 4 | 331 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Janeway Street , SE16 4PS | 4out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 886 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 | 1,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,038 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 | 1,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone daddies | Unit 28 Old Jamaica Business, 24 | 80 yd | |
| Kova ltd | Railway Arch 82 | 98 yd | |
| El pastor | 106 | 163 yd | |
| Bartons | 25 | 276 yd | |
| Mumbai | 37 | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft beer junction | Railway Arch 86 | 62 yd | |
| Moor beer company | Railway Arch 71 | 62 yd | |
| Brew by numbers | Railway Arch 79 | 65 yd | |
| Malt | Arch 46 Ropewalk | 289 yd | |
| The ship aground public house | 33 | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sake sushi | Unit 3, 81 | 62 yd | |
| Chipotle bermondsey | 81 | 62 yd | |
| Twelves and eights | Railway Arch 75 | 62 yd | |
| Hanger co | Railway Arch 69 | 62 yd | |
| Sushi circle | Railway Arch 81 | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 19 | 281 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 | 284 yd | |
| Co-operative group food | 150a | 414 yd | |
| City wines | 141 | 446 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 56 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 163 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 415 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 415 yd | |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 441 yd |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 586 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Southwark College (Closed) Bermondsey Centre Bermondsey Centre Keetons Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 768 yd |
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 827 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.