Jamaica Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2BU 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Jamaica Road, London, SE1 2BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2BX, SE1 2HG, SE1 2YU, SE1 2XP, SE1 2PN, SE1 2XR, SE1 2RN, SE1 2XW, SE1 2DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 2BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 52.5% | 6.8% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 54.3% | 47.5% | -6.8% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 2BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70% 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% | 70% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 32.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.1% | 17.6% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -26.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 5.9% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 51.6% | 56.3% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 30.4% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 8.6% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 50.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 18.3% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 8.6% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 6.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.4% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 50.7% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 16.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.6% 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 | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 12.5% | 16% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 61.4% | 55.6% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -25.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 65.6% | 61.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 12.5% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.6% | 60.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 20.4% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 7.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 5.9% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jamaica Road was 88.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.7% lower than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jamaica Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 256th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.0%.
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 470 Devon Mansions Jamaica Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £576,462 | 2024-02-15 | £568,590 |
| Flat 463 Devon Mansions Jamaica Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-12-08 | £414,700 |
| Flat 463 Devon Mansions Jamaica Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-12-16 | £364,388 |
| Flat 470 Devon Mansions Jamaica Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2019-08-27 | £531,781 |
| Flat 466 Devon Mansions Jamaica Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2014-02-28 | £483,049 |
SE1 2BU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 2BU 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 | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,914 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 | 3,088 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 | - not rated | 310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | - not rated | 318 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Janeway Street , SE16 4PS | 3out of 4 | 670 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 | - not rated | 433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 433 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylwin Girls' School 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 863 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,763 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,285 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 | 1,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,323 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,323 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,453 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway Christian School Union Chapel , 255 Tooley Street SE1 2LA | - not rated | 139 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chrysolyte Independent Christian School Bethel House , Lansdowne Place SE1 4XH | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 3out of 4 | 1,120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddha taste | 144 | 43 yd | |
| Bartons | 25 | 93 yd | |
| Mumbai | 37 | 112 yd | |
| El pastor | 106 | 122 yd | |
| These days aperitivo bar | 100 | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The barrel project/ta london beer company | 80 | 144 yd | |
| The ship aground public house | 33 | 198 yd | |
| Kings arms | Kings Arms, 251 | 245 yd | |
| Malt | Arch 46 Ropewalk | 292 yd | |
| Craft beer junction | Railway Arch 86 | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames takeaway | 140 | 65 yd | |
| Johnny's fish bar | 142 | 65 yd | |
| Shanels sandwich bar | 23 | 112 yd | |
| Circle paradise | Unit 18 | 177 yd | |
| Banh mi nen | Banh Mi Nen Maltby Street Market | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 327 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 | 488 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 19 | 502 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 14 | 595 yd | |
| City wines | 141 | 608 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 173 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 201 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 225 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 432 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 432 yd | |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 837 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 | 174 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 89.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.