Shad Thames is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2AS 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 2002-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shad Thames, London, SE1 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2YJ, SE1 2NQ, SE1 2BB, SE1 2BQ, SE1 2YW, SE1 2PB, SE1 2PG, SE1 2EW, SE1 2YQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 2AS is primarily male, with 54.1% 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 | 41.1% | 45.9% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 58.9% | 54.1% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 2AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 47.8% | 53.1% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 32.7% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.5% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (94.4%) 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 | 64.6% | 62.2% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 32.2% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
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 2AS this area, 3.9% 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 79.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 7.8% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.9% | 79.2% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 45.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.6% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.6% | 81.8% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 55.8% 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 | 65% | 55.8% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 13.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 12.7% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.2% | 10.1% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 55.8% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 18.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 5.2% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 11.2% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shad Thames was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 110 Tea Trade Wharf, 26 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-06-28 | £533,580 |
| Apartment 7 Tea Trade Wharf, 26 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2024-05-21 | £1,517,087 |
| Apartment 306 Tea Trade Wharf, 26 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2024-05-09 | £1,412,461 |
| Apartment 402 Tea Trade Wharf, 26 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2024-01-12 | £1,103,221 |
| Apartment 511 Tea Trade Wharf, 26 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2023-10-04 | £881,772 |
SE1 2AS 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 | 155 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 78 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 52 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| 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 | 1,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,659 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 | 2,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 4out of 4 | 502 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Janeway Street , SE16 4PS | 4out of 4 | 760 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 | 505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,063 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 | 3,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,836 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 | 1,624 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 | 4,111 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 1,443 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueprint cafe | Butlers Wharf, 28 | 42 yd | |
| Browns bar & brasserie butlers wharf | Browns Restaurant And Bar But | 78 yd | |
| Coco grill and lounge | 34a | 117 yd | |
| Hing lee chinese restaurant | 32 | 163 yd | |
| Sticky mango | 36c | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All bar one | All Bar One, 34 | 120 yd | |
| The ship aground public house | 33 | 229 yd | |
| Kings arms | Kings Arms, 251 | 360 yd | |
| Anchor tap | 20a | 376 yd | |
| The vault | The Horace Jones Vault | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle paradise | Unit 18 | 267 yd | |
| Shanels sandwich bar | 23 | 272 yd | |
| Thames takeaway | 140 | 356 yd | |
| Johnny's fish bar | 142 | 356 yd | |
| Urban Baristas | Devon House, 58 St Katharines Way | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 325 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 577 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 | 612 yd | |
| City wines | 141 | 651 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 288 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 377 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 377 yd | |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 432 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 690 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 767 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.