Tower Bridge Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2AW is located in the London Bridge & West Bermondsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 2006-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2XD, SE1 2NU, SE1 2NT, SE1 2NX, SE1 3JB, SE1 3LJ, SE1 2XA, SE1 2NR, SE1 2LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 2AW has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 49.4% | 49% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 2AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.4% 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 | 64.8% | 63.4% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 25.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 18.1% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.1% | 51.1% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 31.3% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 59.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 13.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 6.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 11% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.6% | 59.9% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 26.1% |
| Other | 8.4% | 1.7% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.5% 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 | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 15.7% | 17.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 14.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 51.6% | 42.5% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -38.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 8.5% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, 54.1% 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 | 60.2% | 54.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 8% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 11.8% | 13.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 7.9% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.8% | 54% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.6% | 24.9% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 7.3% | -12.0% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tower Bridge Road was 408.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% higher than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Tower Bridge Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 75th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 171 Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2017-05-31 | £521,190 |
| Flat 12 171 Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £532,000 | 2015-01-08 | £596,776 |
| Flat 3 171 Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2012-11-16 | £578,419 |
| Flat 4 171 Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2011-11-25 | £596,346 |
| Flat 1 171 Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2011-04-21 | £614,703 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 2AW 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 | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 50 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 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 | 2,622 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 | 2,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 3,152 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 | 215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 4out of 4 | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,427 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 | 1,145 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 | 4,623 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 | 677 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 919 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wawa | Unit 1, 173 | 11 yd | |
| Cat & cucumber | 182 | 31 yd | |
| London city mission (staff canteen/restaurant) | 175 | 75 yd | |
| Shakedown bar & restaurant | 211 | 114 yd | |
| Ten ten tacos | 54 | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pommeler's rest | 196-198 | 135 yd | |
| Kings arms | Kings Arms, 251 | 169 yd | |
| Tower bridge arms | The River Rat And Brasserie, 206-208 | 186 yd | |
| The bridge theatre | 3 Potters Fields Park | 236 yd | |
| The raven | Bridge House, 218 | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa johns pizza | 168a | 227 yd | |
| Circle paradise | Unit 18 | 276 yd | |
| Watch house | 36 | 276 yd | |
| Banh mi nen | Banh Mi Nen Maltby Street Market | 316 yd | |
| Thames takeaway | 140 | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 218 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 | 459 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 14 | 505 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 584 yd | |
| Marks and spencer | Unit 3, 6 | 586 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 105 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 188 yd |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 259 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 347 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 492 yd | |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 505 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 608 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 | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.53 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.53 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.