Abbey Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2DW 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 Abbey Street, London, SE1 2DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 4TE, SE1 2DL, SE16 4ER, SE1 2DP, SE1 2SH, SE1 2DH, SE1 2AN, SE16 4EH, SE16 4ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 2DW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 51.1% | 54% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 46% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 2DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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% | 50.9% | -9.2% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 32.3% | 10.8% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (85.9%) 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% | 56.8% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 31% | 29.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 13.6% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 9.2% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 50.9% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 12.2% | 1.8% | -10.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 19.8% | 30.3% | 10.5% | 2.5% | 27.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 63.2% | 41% | -22.2% | 81.4% | -40.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 53.8% 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% | 53.8% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 10.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 20.5% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 17.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 8.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.8% | 53.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 34.6% | 28.3% | 9.8% | 24.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 5.1% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 3.8% | -14.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Street 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 51 Lupin Point Abbey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-31 | £383,657 |
| Flat 73 Lupin Point Abbey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-12-17 | £268,286 |
| Flat 32 Lupin Point Abbey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-02-18 | £306,612 |
| Flat 18 Lupin Point Abbey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-03-14 | £299,971 |
| Flat 31 Lupin Point Abbey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2016-04-07 | £349,481 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| 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 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,934 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 | 160 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Janeway Street , SE16 4PS | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | - not rated | 573 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 , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 318 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 318 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylwin Girls' School 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 660 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 660 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 | 726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,111 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,453 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 | 1,543 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 | 4,256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,256 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,477 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 | 403 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | - not rated | 883 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosco Centre College Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chrysolyte Independent Christian School Bethel House , Lansdowne Place SE1 4XH | - not rated | 1,213 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 | 89 yd | |
| El pastor | 106 | 146 yd | |
| Kova ltd | Railway Arch 82 | 176 yd | |
| Mumbai | 37 | 227 yd | |
| Bartons | 25 | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moor beer company | Railway Arch 71 | 162 yd | |
| Brew by numbers | Railway Arch 79 | 163 yd | |
| Craft beer junction | Railway Arch 86 | 163 yd | |
| The ship aground public house | 33 | 247 yd | |
| The barrel project/ta london beer company | 80 | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The beefsteaks | 76 | 138 yd | |
| Hanger co | Railway Arch 69 | 162 yd | |
| Sushi circle | Railway Arch 81 | 163 yd | |
| Sake sushi | Unit 3, 81 | 163 yd | |
| Chipotle bermondsey | 81 | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 78 | 230 yd | |
| City wines | 141 | 376 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 19 | 379 yd | |
| Co-operative group food | 150a | 409 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 584 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 97 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 163 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 315 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 315 yd | |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 433 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 654 yd |
| Southwark College (Closed) Bermondsey Centre Bermondsey Centre Keetons Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 821 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 | 161.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 118.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.