Providence Square is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2EA 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 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Providence Square, London, SE1 2EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2EW, SE1 2AX, SE1 2BQ, SE1 2BB, SE1 2DG, SE1 2ED, SE1 2DZ, SE1 2EB, SE1 2EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 2EA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 44.8% | 50% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 55.2% | 50% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 2EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.2% 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 | 55.4% | 68.2% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 30.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 15.5% | -15.7% | 44.2% | -28.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.6%) 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 | 58.6% | 62.6% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 32% | 29% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 7.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
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 2EA this area, 2% 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 87.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -12.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 76.3% | 87.8% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 54.0% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.2% | 81.7% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 56.7% | 60.9% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 19.2% | 16% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 5.8% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.2% | 61.3% | 6.1% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 12.9% | 6.0% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 9.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.2% | 7.1% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Providence Square was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.5% lower than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Providence Square has the 11th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 135th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Providence Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2024-10-30 | £899,464 |
| 42 Providence Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £531,000 | 2024-10-29 | £539,678 |
| 20 Providence Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £905,000 | 2024-04-09 | £951,876 |
| 30 Providence Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £882,000 | 2023-11-28 | £886,455 |
| 10 Providence Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2023-09-08 | £840,066 |
SE1 2EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Part-Time Employee | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 43 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,653 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 | 2,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,069 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 | 4out of 4 | 366 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Janeway Street , SE16 4PS | 4out of 4 | 628 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 | 371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,092 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 | 1,500 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,656 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 | 2,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,120 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 | 3,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,957 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 | 1,642 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 | 4,084 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 | 1,267 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 1,508 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 | 179 yd | |
| Browns bar & brasserie butlers wharf | Browns Restaurant And Bar But | 215 yd | |
| Mumbai | 37 | 216 yd | |
| Bartons | 25 | 233 yd | |
| Coco grill and lounge | 34a | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The ship aground public house | 33 | 138 yd | |
| All bar one | All Bar One, 34 | 256 yd | |
| Kings arms | Kings Arms, 251 | 427 yd | |
| The barrel project/ta london beer company | 80 | 454 yd | |
| Anchor tap | 20a | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanels sandwich bar | 23 | 216 yd | |
| Circle paradise | Unit 18 | 321 yd | |
| Thames takeaway | 140 | 356 yd | |
| Johnny's fish bar | 142 | 356 yd | |
| The beefsteaks | 76 | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 423 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 | 481 yd | |
| City wines | 141 | 513 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 707 yd | |
| Co-operative group food | 150a | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 240 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 240 yd | |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 339 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 466 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 753 yd |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 830 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 | 272.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 177.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.