Providence Square is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2EB 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 2EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2EF, SE1 2EJ, SE1 2EE, SE1 2BJ, SE1 2ED, SE16 4UH, SE16 4TJ, SE1 2DG, SE1 2EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 2EB is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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 | 48.1% | 46.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 53.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 2EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 55.9% | 56.1% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 28.9% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 68.2% | 62.1% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 28.6% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 2.6% | 8.9% | 6.3% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 2EB this area, 1.6% 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 | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -11.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 9.5% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 82.4% | 85.3% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 51.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 80.3% | 76.5% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Other | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 65.2% | 60.3% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 16.3% | 10.3% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 11.3% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 10.0% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 60.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 14.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 14.7% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 11.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 5.4% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.6% | 37.2% | 22.4% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Providence Square 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Providence Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2025-03-28 | £879,419 |
| 92 Providence Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2024-11-12 | £892,559 |
| 109 Providence Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2024-10-23 | £894,382 |
| 67 Providence Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £855,000 | 2024-09-10 | £875,231 |
| 77 Providence Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2023-11-21 | £899,520 |
SE1 2EB 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 | 133 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 61 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 50 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,657 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 | 2,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,012 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 | 284 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Janeway Street , SE16 4PS | 4out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 3out of 4 | 600 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 | 293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,024 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 | 1,501 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,965 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,153 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 | 3,497 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,029 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 | 1,655 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 | 4,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 37 | 216 yd | |
| Bartons | 25 | 235 yd | |
| Blueprint cafe | Butlers Wharf, 28 | 261 yd | |
| Browns bar & brasserie butlers wharf | Browns Restaurant And Bar But | 298 yd | |
| El pastor | 106 | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The ship aground public house | 33 | 128 yd | |
| All bar one | All Bar One, 34 | 338 yd | |
| The barrel project/ta london beer company | 80 | 470 yd | |
| Craft beer junction | Railway Arch 86 | 474 yd | |
| Moor beer company | Railway Arch 71 | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanels sandwich bar | 23 | 216 yd | |
| Circle paradise | Unit 18 | 371 yd | |
| Thames takeaway | 140 | 377 yd | |
| Johnny's fish bar | 142 | 377 yd | |
| The beefsteaks | 76 | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 78 | 404 yd | |
| City wines | 141 | 431 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 489 yd | |
| Co-operative group food | 150a | 632 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 192-196 | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 160 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 160 yd | |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 387 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 500 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 802 yd |
| Southwark College (Closed) Bermondsey Centre Bermondsey Centre Keetons Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 809 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 | 296.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 243.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.