Mill Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2DE 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 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Street, London, SE1 2DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2DF, SE1 2AZ, SE1 2BD, SE1 2AY, SE1 2BS, SE1 2YS, SE1 2YP, SE1 2BH, SE1 2YT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 2DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67% 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 | 66.7% | 67% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 29.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 25% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (94.2%) 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 | 59% | 65.5% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 17.1% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 28.7% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 2DE this area, 4.8% 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 85.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 1.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -11.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -10.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 74% | 85.3% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 51.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 0.3% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 74.5% | 76.5% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 46% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 46% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -37.2% |
| European Union | 13.3% | 25.2% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 19.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 10.4% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 45.9% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 18.3% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 13.5% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 11.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 9.8% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 76.7% | -19.5% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Street was 261.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% higher than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Mill Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 157th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 123.4%.

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 22 Scotts Sufferance Wharf, 5 Mill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2025-03-14 | £661,808 |
| Flat 55 Scotts Sufferance Wharf, 5 Mill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2024-11-22 | £638,482 |
| Flat 41 Scotts Sufferance Wharf, 5 Mill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2024-03-05 | £985,310 |
| Flat 19 Scotts Sufferance Wharf, 5 Mill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-02-09 | £616,465 |
| Flat 32 Scotts Sufferance Wharf, 5 Mill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2023-09-04 | £655,116 |
SE1 2DE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2DE 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 | 204 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 78 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 69 |
| Education | 23 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,167 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 | - not rated | 263 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Janeway Street , SE16 4PS | 3out of 4 | 604 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 | 356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylwin Girls' School 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 898 yd | Community school | 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 | 940 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,024 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 | 3,368 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 | 1,503 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 | 4,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,232 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,542 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 | 174 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosco Centre College Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartons | 25 | 31 yd | |
| Mumbai | 37 | 38 yd | |
| Buddha taste | 144 | 121 yd | |
| El pastor | 106 | 146 yd | |
| The sandwich shop | Unit 5 The Circle | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The ship aground public house | 33 | 112 yd | |
| The barrel project/ta london beer company | 80 | 233 yd | |
| Kings arms | Kings Arms, 251 | 278 yd | |
| All bar one | All Bar One, 34 | 319 yd | |
| Craft beer junction | Railway Arch 86 | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanels sandwich bar | 23 | 38 yd | |
| Thames takeaway | 140 | 140 yd | |
| Johnny's fish bar | 142 | 140 yd | |
| Circle paradise | Unit 18 | 182 yd | |
| The beefsteaks | 76 | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 332 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 | 459 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 19 | 558 yd | |
| City wines | 141 | 560 yd | |
| Co-operative group food | 150a | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 189 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 253 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 269 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 356 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 356 yd | |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 855 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 240.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 219.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.